Let's Talk About Costuming with Renee Shaeffer

During this episode, we sit down to talk to Renee Shaeffer.  Renee specializes in ballet as well as theatrical costumes.  She has taken classes with the late Travis Halsey Onstage in Chicago as well as Pamala Martin of Matryoshka Tutus.  Her work has been on stage in venues such as The Paper Mill Playhouse, Ballet Vero Beach, and Golden State Ballet in San Diego, California.  She is also a proud member of the Theatrical Wardrobe Union 784 as a stitcher and dresser and shares with us the process to become part of the union.We loved talking with Renee as she shared a Queen of Hearts project she was just finishing and also shared her process for creating amazing fairy wings.  If you have ever needed to make wings then you will want to hear Renee’s process.  Prepare to be inspired as we unravel the threads of Renee’s journey and passion in costume designReach out to Renee Shaeffer on Instagram at reneeshaefferdesigns.Check out her website at https://www.reneeshaefferdesigns.com/Here are some resources she wanted to share:Here is a link to the fantasy film:https://www.artglitter.com/collections/fantasy-film-20-in-x-10-ftFibers that Renee has used to make a feather look for Florinehttps://www.artglitter.com/collections/fantasy-fiberHere is the Milliner Renee follows on Facebook with lots of tutorials:https://www.facebook.com/StudyMillineryWithDeniseWallaceSpriggsFairy Wing Tutorial:Fancy Fairy 2019 Iridescent Fairy Wing TutorialAnyone interested in participating in a Smash the Stash Challenge?  Send us a message and let us know your thoughts!How to Contact Us:Like and subscribe to our podcast.Follow us on social media! @ tutuartistsstudio on facebook and instagramCasey online at tidewaterdancewear.com and on instagram and facebook  @TidewaterDancewear. Michelle on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook @IcantIhavedanceshopReach out to us to share your experiences, questions, and ideas by direct message, comment or by email at [email protected]