The National Costumers Association convention, which is taking place from 18 – 21 July, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Kansas City, USA, has placed the emphasis firmly on education for this year’s event.
This year’s NCA convention has its sights set firmly on education, with a wide range of different educational classes covering everything from airbrushing and different types of face paint right through to the specifics of mascot restoration and pattern making, for those who create their own costumes.
A social media class covering how to look outside the box and explore new avenues will be led by Tyson Murphy (owner of A to Z Theatrical Shop) while a class on the benefits of basic balloon art and the ease of upselling balloons in your store will come courtesy of Marion Bradley (NCA president and owner of Discount Costumes).
Other classes focus on imaginative cosplay, changing store displays, how to use 3D Tinsley Transfers and the customer’s experience.
The National Costumers Association is a professional organisation promoting the artistic, historical, educational, and social nature of costuming. It encourages ethical business standards and creativity, offering a wide selection of member benefits in addition to a Buyer’s Group.
The education schedule can be seen here.
Click here to register to attend the annual costume convention, which is open to NCA members only.
