What does clothing reveal before a character ever speaks?

Join costume designer Meg Neville for a fascinating exploration of costume design as visual storytelling.

Through examples from theatre, film, literature, history, and even today's headlines, participants will explore approaches to character, period research, and storytelling through clothing. From the details of a single garment to the larger cultural forces that shape what we wear, this class invites participants to look closely and think creatively.

The art of costume design as visual storytelling is at the heart of the course.

Who is this class for?

This class is for art history buffs, costume fanatics, theatre lovers, and anyone curious to learn something new and creative. No previous costume design experience is necessary.

Come with an interest in clothing, history, storytelling—or simply a desire to see the world a little differently.

About Meg Neville

Meg Neville is a working costume designer who has designed for Bay Area and national theaters for 30 years. An award winning graduate of the Yale school of drama's design program, she values theater for its collaborative nature and for drawing on all her favorite loves: art, fashion, reading and writing. She and husband Chris share a mill valley home with a dog and a cat and sometimes three college age Tam grads, Daisy, Sunny, and Nate.