Fairy Workshop Update

At the fairy workshop we discussed various ways you could "dress up" your costume--whether you decide to use the tulle skirt that was described, or some other option.  Basic guidelines for when you design your costume are as follows: use lots of... flowers, foresty colors, flowy material, and make it fun, and fanciful.  They are after a whimsical, cute, and traditional fairy look.  

There was some discussion concerning the more mature fairies and how they should go about designing their costume.  Most agreed that the tulle skirts and little dollar-store fairy wings were best suited to the younger fairies in our group but older fairies can follow the same guidelines for creating their costume as the younger fairies and can certainly use the tulle skirt if they so choose.  However, the camp is open to many different and unique interpretations of your fairy look.  

Some suggested themed fairy personalities, such as water fairy, sunshine fairy, flower fairy etc.  But generally speaking, regardless of your theme, use lots of flowers, ivy, tulle and/or draping accessories that flow and/or bounce when you walk, run, or spin.  There will probably be some simple dancing or other creative movement as the fairy group enters or exits so it's lovely if your costume complements those movements.  If you choose to make a tulle skirt, keep in mind that you will need opaque tights, leggings or another skirt under it.  

You could sew flowers to your skirt to dress it up a bit more, pin flowers along the neckline of your blouse, or add tulle or other draping material to the sleeves, shoulders, etc. to add some flare.  You could also create a neck piece by making a tulle or cloth wreath (it could be a light weight circular scarf) and decorating it with flowers greenery, or whatever pleases you so long as it fits with the themes portrayed in the pictures Mrs. McPherson sent us.  You would then pin it to the top of your blouse--around your neck--so that a small half circle drapes in front and the other half drapes in the back, pinned from your shoulders.  This is merely one idea that was suggested; you are encouraged to use your own creativity and ideas in your costume!  

You can make your own wings, buy them, or be a fairy without wings, depending on your preference.  For head pieces, you could decorate headbands with flowers, ivy, or simply pin flowers in your hair.  Flower wreaths would be lovely also.  It's good for your costume to have many textures and layers--make sure all your colors match and go well together, but be as creative as you wish!

Keep in mind your fairy's character.  Is she a more mature, graceful fairy?  Or is she a more bouncy and fun loving fairy?  How does she contribute to the magical world we're creating?  

Hope this was helpful!  Have fun making your costumes.  Looking forward to meeting all of you at camp!

Emily Hamilton