Wearable Worlds: Costume & Prop Design for Ages 12-15 (In Person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Wearable Worlds: Costume & Prop Design for Ages 12-15 (In Person)

Turn everyday materials into extraordinary wearable art. Open to ages 12 to 15.

Course description

Design and build wearable costumes, accessories, and props using foam modeling, 3D construction, armatures, hot glue methods, and recycled/upcycled materials. Through demos and guided practice, experiment with foam shaping and techniques, simple armatures, 3D paper construction, prop-making, and surface painting for textile effects. Explore cosplay history and culture, develop a character or persona, and translate those ideas into costume design choices. This open-ended course welcomes big ideas, experimentation, and resourceful improvising with found materials. / Material fee of $10 included in course tuition.

Open to students ages 12 to 15. Students must meet the age requirement by August 1, 2026. Please review our complete Teen Policies as well as our General Policies prior to completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This course meets in person on MCAD's campus.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

Supplies for the first class

  • GoTo Foam — 1" height × 18" width × 18" length, 44 ILD (firm)
  • Recycled fabric (old t-shirts, jeans, fabric scraps, etc.)

Shared supplies will be covered by the material fee. Students should expect to spend up to approximately $15-$20 on supplies in addition to tuition.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$202.00
Student Birthdate
  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    1:00–4:00 p.m.
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Monday
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
  • Ages:
    Open to ages 12 to 15.
  • Term:
    Summer 2026
  • Instructor: Ivonne Yañez
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CST 9388 01 SU26

Prerequisites:

None

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2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404

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612.874.3700
800.874.MCAD (6223)
Fax: 612.874.3701

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