2026 Theme:
Coming Soon!
Workshop 2026 Schedule
May 16, 17 & 30, 1-4PM ET
May 16 : Community Gathering; Panel Discussion
May 17 : Keynote Address
May 18-22 & 26-29 : Specialty Session Workshops
May 30 : ATCA | Connecting and Community
All workshops take place over Zoom.
Registration opens in April. Join the mailing list to stay up to date!​​​
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With institutional support from the University of Michigan,
the workshop remains free of charge.
ReDressing the Narrative is ATCA’s annual workshop
ReDressing the Narrative workshops center the unique interests and challenges of costume educators. Participants are empowered to reexamine common practices through the lens of annual themes, and consider the spaces (costume classrooms, costume shops, fitting rooms, performances) where we might reinvigorate our design and production pedagogy. The workshop models a “learner-centered” approach to course design by prioritizing active participation, leading with questions, and building community. Themes of past workshops have included:
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Costume Pedagogy:
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Backwards Design
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Scaffolded Assignments
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Transparency in Teaching
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Accessibility & Inclusivity
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Empathy-Centered Teaching
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Difficult Classroom Moments
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Costume Curriculum:
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Costume Design
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Fashion / Costume History
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Costume Construction
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Production Practica
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Hair & Makeup
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Special Topics:
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Decolonizing Fashion
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Social Justice
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Sustainability
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Student & Faculty Burnout
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Creativity
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Specialty Sessions Workshops
Enrich your ReDressing the Narrative experience by leading or participating in Specialty Sessions. Share recent scholarship or teaching strategies, test-drive new ideas, facilitate a discussion (you don't have to be an expert!), build community through affinity groups.
Directions for sign up will be shared with registration materials in May.​
Pro Tip: Hold room in your calendar for these impromptu participant-run sessions.