In partnership with UpSkill Designs, DRAGis.ART is excited to offer professional development opportunities that cater to all artistic disciplines, with a special focus on the unique needs of the drag community. From mastering the business side of art to refining performance techniques, our workshops and training sessions are designed to help you hone your skills, explore new creative avenues, and grow as an artist. Explore our offerings and take the next step in your creative journey!
Thank you to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation for their funding for this project.
Who are these Workshops for?
While these workshops are tailored to drag artists, they are open to anyone who would like to attend and learn. We think that many of the topics are applicable to several artistic disciplines beyond drag. If you’re wanting to expand your knowledge, build new skills, and grow your art practice, check out the workshops below.
Who are the instructors?
Our workshop series are taught by some of St. John’s most successful drag artists who collectively have decades of experience as a drag artist, perfecting their craft and developing their own unique styles and specialties.
Workshop Topics
The workshops will take place from February to April 2025. Below are some of the topics.
- Finding Your Drag Persona
- Stage Presence
- Wig Styling (Basics)
- Drag Makeup (Essentials)
- Drag Essentials: 10 Things to Start Doing Drag Tomorrow
- Sewing and Construction Part 1 (Creating Standard Garments)
- Music Mixing for Drag Artists
- Hosting
- Concept Development (From Creation to Execution)
- Moving in Heels
- Sewing and Construction Part 2 (Creating Unique/Out-of-this-World Outfits)
- Part 2: Wig Styling (Advanced Techniques)
- Part 2: Drag Makeup (Advanced Glam & Transformation)
- Drag is a Business 101
- How to Market Yourself and Your Shows as a Drag Artist
Schedule
Please visit our workshop schedule by selecting the button below.
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Registration
To register for an upcoming workshop, please visit the workshop calendar. When you find a workshop you like, please click it and you can register by following the prompts.