Saffron has been performing in live entertainment and burlesque shows across the country since 2012 - and has now distilled her years of experience into workshops for beginner performers and veterans alike! All classes are held at The Crescent Collective at 1800 Decatur St on Sunday from 11AM-2PM & Thursdays from 7PM-8:30PM. Classes are +18 Only.
June 1 11-12:30PM
Hosting 101: Finding Your Voice with Ego Von Hubris
Are you curious about hosting, but struggling to find your own unique voice? Ego Von Hubris has been a burlesque emcee for over 12 years with additional experience hosting a wide array of events. Come learn how Ego came up with his own alter ego, how to vamp on the mic at a moment's notice, and so many more tricks of the talky trade! This is a lecture class followed by a group improv activity to help get you started on your hosting journey. Come learn from the human talk-box himself!
June 1 12:45-2PM
Beyond Bathbombs: Burlesque Self Care with Sally Stardust
Have you ever left a show feeling like you've physically just walked through Mordor and back? Performers tend to push through things, so we all have! Self care means a lot more than just sitting in the tub with a fancy bathbomb every now and then. My class is all about taking care of your physical and emotional self in the context of life as a burlesque performer. We will cover tips and tricks I've developed as a chronically ill performer to better prepare for shows, be more mindful during shows, and maintain a healthy relationship to performing even when you're off stage. This is a lecture class ending with a worksheet activity to inspire self reflection and class discussion.
June 12 7-8:30PM
Klass With Kayy - Adult Jazz Dance Class with Kayy Lovely
Open to all dance levels! Kay's fun and engaging Jazz basics are a great way to build your dance move repertoire, build muscle memory and help you get out of choreography art blocks.
June 15 11-12:30PM
Let Me Upgrade You: A Guide to Embellishing a More Is More Costume with Saffron Soleil
This lecture style workshop is a presentation and hands on guide to Saffron’s unique and practical decoration tips. Feel free to bring something to take notes for topics including materials to use, costume design, finishing techniques, construction advice and more! Saffron will walk through ways to improve and upgrade a full look from head to toe. With these tips you can take your costume from pretty to picturesque without all the frustration of figuring out where to start!
June 15 12:45-2PM
Open Stitch & Bitch - Open discussion/craft time
Bring a craft project you're working on and get to gluing, styling, crafting, whatever! Come with your own tools and supplies. Hang with fellow performers and artists of all mediums and work on something in a chill atmosphere. Feel free to bring cozy items, snacks, cushions for maximum craft time!
June 22 11-12:30PM
What I Wish I Knew: Producer and Performer Guide for Newbies with Storm Psycho 6
In this one-hour discussion and Q&A session, Storm Psycho 6, a Richmond-based nerdlesque performer and producer of 3 years, wants to give you some tips, tricks, and thoughts on what would've helped her as a new producer- and hopes to lead aspiring performers into a positive and exciting experience of Burlesque!
June 22 12:45-2PM
Saffron's Costuming Madness - Materials, Construction & Cost
A lecture class with a slideshow presentation describing all the tips, tricks, and hacks Saffron uses to make all the costumes and props in her repertoire. The session will touch on the basics of Saffron's process when conceptualizing and creating one-of-a-kind original costumes. We will cover practical advice from years of experience and study in the mixed media arts. Feel free to bring something to take notes with, as this workshop also contains resources and links to Saffron's preferred craft and costume supply sources!
June 26 7-8:30PM
Open Mic & Peer Review Hosted by Saffron Soleil
First come, first serve performance slots. Feel free to participate as an audience member or a stage hand! Stay to give or receive constructive feedback in a safe space. This is a 18+ Performers only event and space to practice acts, get feedback, dress rehearse, compare notes, and chat with peers. Burlesque, Flow Arts, Sideshow, Drag & other adjacent performances are welcome!
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Call: 7PM
Open mic will begin shortly after opening, ~ 7:10PM. Please come as dressed and ready as possible. Bring your camera phone to give to a volunteer to grab a copy of your act.
Admission: Suggested Donation $7 / Pay What You Can - Proceeds go towards covering space use for the evening at Crescent Collective and BURLESSQNS for supplies and labor.
June 29 11-12:30PM
Fan Dancing with Poppy La Fae
June 29 12:45-2PM
Pastie Making Tips and Tricks with Saffron Soleil
Known to the local scene as the Pastie Plug, Saffron designs and creates custom shapes and wearable art in the form of pasties! Follow along on a full hands-on lesson covering all of Saffron's pastie making techniques and tips. Participation and questions are encouraged. Pastie materials will be supplied by Saffron, and attendees will leave with a pair of pastie bases to embellish how they like!
Recommended supplies (optional):
- scissors
- hot glue
- glue sticks
- Beacon Fabric Glue
- a scrap of stretchy fabric (ex: spandex)