This course offers an introduction to the art and fundamentals of shoemaking. We’ll explore the process of transforming a designer’s vision into a beautifully crafted pair of shoes. From understanding the essential steps of shoe creation to mastering the measurement techniques critical to the craft, this course will guide you through each stage.

You’ll learn how precise measurements are used to create the last—the form that shapes the shoe—how the last informs the pattern, and how that pattern evolves into a finished shoe or boot. There will, of course, be plenty of time to ask any shoe-related questions as well!

COURSE START TIME: 1PM ET (10AM PT)

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email membershipservices@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email membershipservices@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)

Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 3pm-6pm | Brewhall, 97 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

CAFTCAD Members are cordially invited to CAFTCAD West's Holiday Social at Brewhall in Vancouver. Join us for an afternoon of socializing, connecting, and networking with other members and costume colleagues ahead of the holiday season! 

No cover charge. Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage bill.

Invitation is open to CAFTCAD members and their guests. RSVP before December 6 to confirm your spot on the guest list. 

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email tessa@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)

Join Vanguarde Artists Management's Founder Tina Horwitz, and Agent Bianca Rusu, for a talk and open Q&A exploring artist representation in the world of Costume Design. Vanguarde Artist Management is an agency dedicated to representing Costume Designers with a personalized, hands-on approach. They specialize in helping costume professionals connect with top opportunities, advocating for their creative vision, and supporting their career growth. Through thoughtful discussions and tailored guidance, their mission is to empower Costume Professionals, adding value through expert representation and meaningful connections, ensuring that designers have a strong voice in the industry.

COURSE START TIME: 1PM ET (10AM PT)

November 11 at 23:59 ET is the deadline for submissions for the 2025 CAFTCAD Awards! Click the button below to get started.

This course will demonstrate frequently requested paint breakdown techniques for costumes. During this online seminar, participants will have the chance to watch live demonstrations and may choose to follow along with their own materials (a materials list will be provided prior to the course). Instructors Erin and Debi will show participants the basics in costume breakdown for common elements found in a script: mud, snow, grease, vomit, and burning. 

COURSE START TIME: 1PM ET (10AM PT)

Following our previous (and sold out!) collaboration with SMOC, Inside Out takes a look at the cut of historical garments, and will feature Industry Cutters from CAFTCAD, speaking to how these historical designs are adapted for present day film. Arrive early, as CAFTCAD has organized a silent auction of historical and modern fashion items and reference.

Details and tickets will be released on the SMOC website in October. Members get early access to tickets. Make sure your membership with SMOC and CAFTCAD are up to date and valid!

Auction bidding & doors open at 1pm
Event starts at 2pm

Tickets going on sale in October.

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email tessa@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)

One of the first introductory phases of designing or creating costumes for a film or series involves initial research and mood boarding. In this course, participants will learn about the process and stages involved in research and completing mood boards for a project or interview from a variety of perspectives.

COURSE START TIME: 1PM ET (10AM PT)

CAFTCAD is excited to partner with our friends at Walter Klassen to bring this informational course on 3D printing to our audience. This online course covers 3D modelling, types of 3D printers and materials, 3D printing applications and leveraging the technology - specifically for costuming needs.

COURSE START TIME: 1PM ET (10AM PT)

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email tessa@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email tessa@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email tessa@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)

The CAFTCAD West Committee invites you to get outside this summer and socialize with our Vancouver costume community! Join us on Sunday, July 28 at 11:00am at the Festival Lawn, Deer Lake Park for the opportunity to mingle, catch up with fellow members and costumers, and enjoy a (hopefully 🤞) sunny afternoon. This event is open to members and non-members, so invite all your costume friends and colleagues!

🧺 We encourage everyone to bring their own food, beverages, and picnic blanket.

🚗 There is recommended parking by the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts off Canada Way or the parking lot near the Carousel. The picnic area is on the far side of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts building on the Festival Lawn.

Please email any questions you may have to info@caftcad.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email tessa@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)

This course is designed to strengthen your knowledge about what Intimacy Coordinators do in the film industry, learn about their creation in Canada, and learn tools to develop the interdepartmental relationship between Costumes and Intimacy Coordinators. Canada's first-ever Intimacy Coordinator, Lindsay Somers, will take us through working on a closed set, discuss language and etiquette when involved in an intimacy fitting with performers, and showcase us some updated Modesty Garments.

COURSE START TIME: 1:30PM ET (10:30 AM PT)

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email tessa@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)

With a new membership year on the horizon, we wanted to create more opportunities to connect with our members and continue to build our community. That’s why this Wednesday and Thursday night, we want to provide the chance for CAFTCAD members to meet, network, and mingle with two social events in Toronto! We also encourage our members to use this opportunity to invite along a friend who has been thinking about joining CAFTCAD.

No cover charge. Guests are responsible for their own food and beverage bill.

Consider donating to CAFTCAD’s GoFundMe campaign to help support more initiatives like these!

Please email any questions you may have to info@caftcad.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Interested in getting involved with CAFTCAD’s various committees? These various committees meet either monthly or bi-monthly for 60 minute meetings. They cover everything from Education, CAFTCAD Awards, CAFTCAD West, BeSpoke Magazine, CAFTCAD Library, Fundraising, and Membership.

If you’re interested in joining any of these committees, please email tessa@caftcad.com to learn more. Click the button below to read more about our committees.

Meetings start at: 11AM ET (8AM PT)