COSTUMING COURSE – TUITION DETAILS

We are committed to creating an impactful, hands-on experience where every student plays an important role in bringing the production to life.

What Your Student Will Experience

In our Costuming Course, students don’t just learn—they create.
Throughout the 1st semester (Aug-Nov 2026), students will learn the principles of sewing and storytelling through costuming. In our 2nd semester (Jan-April 2027), students will design and build costume pieces that are used in our final theatre production of James and the Voice, giving them real, hands-on experience as part of a production team.

What Tuition Includes

Students in our Costuming Course gain hands-on experience designing and creating costume pieces used in our final showcase. Tuition includes instruction, tools, and production involvement, with a materials fee that covers fabric and supplies so every student can fully participate.
Your student’s tuition covers:
  • Weekly instruction from experienced teaching artists
  • Hands-on training in costume design and construction
  • Access to tools and equipment
  • Collaboration on real costumes worn by the theatre actors in front of a live audience James and the Voice
  • Participation in the final production

COURSE PRICING

Tuition breakdowns
Monthly$95
Quarterly$190
Full Semester$380
Annual (2 Semesters)$760
Materials Fee:
$100 annual
Covers costume materials, supplies, and production needs for the final showcase.

COSTUMING SEMESTER  SCHEDULE

Thursdays | 6:00–8:00 PM | Ages 10–18
Fall Session: August 6 – November 19, 2026: Technical and practical hands on learning
Spring Session: January 7 – April 9: Preparing and real world application 
Final Theatre Presentation James and the Voice: April 10
Please note:  Classes follow the Chandler Unified School District calendar and will not meet on holidays or during scheduled school breaks.
*Additional rehearsal days may be scheduled during the final two months leading up to the Presentation.


Meet the Instructor!

Tina Maxin

Tina Maxin has been working with children for 30+ years. Home schooled both her daughters , 
who are adults now. Tina served as a Children’s Pastor for 11 years, at Harvest Valley Church In 
CA. She has been committed to creating costumes for church, Fine Arts programs, summer VBS 
Camps and illustrated sermons. She served as a seamstress for 15 years for the Juline Regional 
Youth Ballet and Juline Foudation for Children. Her joy of working with kids has also opened 
doors of opportunity with teaching sewing classes to both adults and children, with a 40 year 
experience in the sewing & seamstress industry.