BILLIE HUNTER-BROWN COSTUMES

EXPERIENCE

This Section looks at the experiences I had whilst on some of the work placements I undertook during a placement year whilst studying for my Costume with Textiles degree at The University of Huddersfield

THE WHITE HORSE THEATRE COMPANY

Set Deco Department

I spent 5 weeks in Germany with The White Horse Theatre Company working in the Set Deco department. In this department I was helping to sew elements of set, such as backdrops and pieces to velcro onto travelling set. Other pieces I worked on whilst there was curtains and bedding. Although not completely costume based this experience broadened my views on what jobs are available within the industry.

SHEFFIELD CRUCIBLE THEATRE

Costume Workshop

I spent 4 weeks at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre in the costume workshop helping the cutters and assistants making costumes for the production of Kiss Me Kate. I helped in the alterations and construction of garments made for chorus and principal characters within the production. I also did some breaking down, painting and applique work for the costumes.    

THE TUDOR TAILOR

Costume Workshop

I worked at The Tudor Tailor for 3 months. I helped to make garments from scratch and alter garments, many of which were then photographed for the project that was being worked on at the time, the book, The Typical Tudor. I also did some other work such as looking through wills and inventories for garments, taking note of the amount, the name of the garments and the job of the person and taking stock in the shop and packing up orders. I found this experience eye-opening to other areas of costume that are not entirely within the theatre and film world.

OXFAM FESTIVAL SHOP

Batley Wastesaver Plant

I spent 3 months at the Oxfam Wastesaver Plant in Batley working with the Oxfam Festival Shop. Whislt with Oxfam I did some up-cycling projects, making battle jackets and flares to be sold at the festivals. I also helped with sorting clothes to go to festivals, making/decorating props and decorations for the different shop themes and helped with photographing and listing items to be sold on ASOS Marketplace. During this time and for the few months after I also volunteered at festivals with the shop selling clothes.

PROJECTS

Some of the projects I have been a part of and completed throughout my time at The University of Huddersfield, my placement year and other projects outside of my education.