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Check out this handknit shawl inspired by Carmen! Heather G. took our Carmen seminar and completed this stunning final project, inspired by the passion and tragedy of Carmen and Don José's relationship (pattern by @ambah )   Did you know we offer seminars on various topics in opera? Seminars cover topics like the basics of opera, deep dives on a production, and (new this year!) what it takes to put on an opera. Each seminar culminates in an optional creative project of your choice.    Interested in joining a seminar? Check out this season's schedule:   📝 Opera 101: A Beginner's Guide to Opera, online Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM, Sep. 2-Oct. 7, 2026   🎼 The Opera of Richard Strauss, in-person Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM, Sep. 29-Nov. 3, 2026   📚️ Opera & Literature, online Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM, Feb. 9-Mar. 23, 2027   🛠️ How an Opera Reaches the Stage, online Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 PM, Apr. 6-May 25, 2027   Learn more and sign up on our website.

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The soothing sounds of the wig studio 💆

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Come for the inside look, stay for the ASMR. Our Costume Crafts Supervisor, Miriam, had the 'distressing' task of distressing this leather jacket to looked aged and well-worn for our recent production of Carmen.    She started with a technique called "sagging and bagging," filling the pockets with heavy chains to sag the pockets, and tying and clamping the back to create wrinkles. Then she hit it with the sandpaper to scuff up the edges, followed by some paint to create a worn texture (which has the added advantage of being reversible!).   The result was a gently worn out leather jacket for our smuggler, Remendado.    (Bonus ASMR at the end 🎧️)