an event of Costumer's Guild West, Inc.
Costume College 2009 will be held on Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys, California.
The latest from the President: No, you haven’t missed out (again) this year! Rumors to the contrary, we still have space for attendees at Costume College® 2009. With all the worry and confusion about the Lottery System this year and the financial woes of the nation, we still have room for students at this year’s event. What does this mean for you? It means you can still join your friends or come make some new ones. The Bonus Track of study this year will be the 18th Century, but that is not the only time period or area of interest being offered. See our list of classes for 2009. We have some terrific folks lined up to teach a variety of subjects so you’re sure to find something to add to your costuming stash of knowledge. In addition to our regular Valued Faculty, we have some very Special Guest Lecturers joining us, as well. You will need to become a member of College by 3/27/09 in order to receive the Limited Attendance Class information packet (so you can sign up to take them). Please check our website – www.costumecollege.org - for current information, prices and updates. We look forward to seeing you at College.
From now on, Costume College 2009 will cost $110 for members and members of sister organizations, $165 for non-members.
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No applications were accepted at Costume College
2008. This is because it nearly was sold out by the end of the Costume College 2007, leaving no opportunity for those who were not attending in 2007 to apply. In an effort to be fair to everyone, especially those who were not able to attend this year, the Board of the Costumer's Guild West, Inc. has instituted a two-tiered lottery system, as described below.
Applications to attend Costume College must be made by post office mail.
The registration form is on the website now.
Only ONE Costume College registration form and ONE check or money order per envelope will be allowed. Envelopes containing more than ONE registration form and/or check will be held to the "end of the line" to be given Costume College memberships after those who followed the rules, if any are still available. For your own safety, DO NOT SEND CASH through the mail. We will NOT be able to accept anything that must be signed for, so please DO NOT send your application via "Registered Mail." Please write "Costume College 2009" on the OUTSIDE of the envelope, so we won't open it before the lottery. DO NOT enclose any other correspondence with your application since we will not be opening these envelopes until the lottery dates listed below..
Registration for Member drawings and/or discounts are subject to verification, using CGW or Sister Organization rosters. Registrants must be members in good standing (dues paid up) of their applicable group (if any) as of 9/1/2008. Sister Organizations presently eligible for Member discount prices are the Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild and the San Diego Costume Guild.
Pricing structure: Though the cost for non-member attendance at Costume College has increased, please note that the prices for the Time Traveler's Gala and the Fantasy Tea remain the same as for 2008. There will be only one price increase for Costume College membership, if any are still available, which will go into effect after the Second Tier Lottery drawing, in 2009. This will include anyone who sends in their application after 1/6/2009.
Pricing for Costume College 2009 |
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Event |
Costume College |
Time Traveler's Gala |
Fantasy Tea |
Group |
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| CGW Members & Sister Org. Members | $95.00 |
$75.00 |
$40.00 |
| Non-members | $150.00 |
$85.00 |
$45.00 |
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After both drawings (if any are available) |
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| CGW Members & Sister Org. Members | $110.00 |
$75.00 (no change) |
$40.00 (no change) |
| Non-members | $165.00 |
$85.00 (no change) |
$45.00 (no change) |
If you wish to join the CGW, Inc., please visit the CGW website and send in the membership form with your membership fees by September 1, 2008. Or, a link to the form has been provided above.
Please recall that there are Scholarships available to Costume College! For details, see the Scholarship page.
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