Bra Making Workshop
Learn all about shapes, recovering and sewing this essential costume element
Discover the art of bra making with Tournesol’s approachable and fun approach to costume creation! In this hands-on tutorial, you’ll learn to construct a stunning bra tailored to your body type, ensuring both comfort and style. Dive into the fascinating history of the coin bra and how it became an iconic part of our dance attire. Plus, get practical tips for keeping your costume fresh and stage-ready. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or new to costuming, this class makes the process accessible and enjoyable for everyone!
Your Instructor
Tournesol Adornment began in 2016 by husband and wife team Monica and Frank Zvonchenko who both share a deep passion for antiquities, rarities, and oddities. Monica had been studying bellydance with Florida Tribal Dance and had joined their Tribal Improv Troupe, Blue Caravan when she decided to take her love of costuming to the next level.
Flash forward to the start of 2018 and Florida Tribal Dance director, Lacey Sanchez was brought on board. Lacey and Monica share a deep love for the ritual of collecting all things old and well traveled. They each feel the act of making one's own costuming is an integral part of this unique artform. Committed to not only providing rare and special costuming pieces, Monica and Lacey also want to make Tournesol a resource to the community so that dancers have a reference for where items come from, their original uses, how to sew and utilize these pieces, and so much more.
The future is bright and like our name, Tournesol is French for Sunflower, we have our eyes looking up and out on all we have planned for the future.
So be sure to come by and say hello the next time you see us at your local event, we’ll be the ladies in hats!
Want to know a little more about what they offer? Check out their Intro Video!