Costume Making Workshop: From 7 May Onwards, Design and Build Your Own Fantasy Costume at Hauz Khas Village

Event Name: Costume Making Workshop

Venue: Powerhouse Building, 30, Hauz Khas Village, Deer Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi — 110016

Date & Time: Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 2:31 PM onwards

Ticket Price: Rs 799 

Costume Making Workshop at Hauz Khas Village: A Hands-On Session in Fantasy Costume Design, Construction, and Sustainable Crafting

Costume making sits at the intersection of design thinking and hands-on craft. It requires decisions about concept, material, construction method, and detail — and the results are as individual as the person making them. This Costume Making Workshop, held at the Powerhouse Building in Hauz Khas Village, provides participants with the space, materials, tools, and guided instruction to design and build their own fantasy costume from the ground up.

The session begins with a concept development stage where participants work through ideas using mood boards and brainstorming to arrive at a clear costume direction. This initial phase is an important part of the process — it gives participants a creative foundation before they begin working with materials, and helps those who arrive without a firm idea to identify a direction that genuinely excites them.

From there, the workshop moves into the making stage. A wide selection of materials is available — fabrics, embellishments, feathers, sequins, and more — giving participants genuine creative range regardless of the costume concept they have chosen. Dedicated skill stations cover different construction methods including sewing, gluing, and customisation techniques, with mentors stationed at each to provide hands-on assistance.

A notable aspect of this workshop is its emphasis on sustainable crafting. Participants are encouraged to bring old clothing or fabric from home to incorporate into their costume design. This approach reduces waste, adds a personal dimension to the finished piece, and aligns the creative process with a broader awareness of how craft can be practised responsibly.

The accessory stage at the end of the session allows participants to add finishing details that elevate the overall design. The result is a wearable costume that is entirely handmade and entirely personal.

The workshop suits adults with an interest in costume design, fantasy aesthetics, sustainable fashion, or simply a creative afternoon that produces something tangible and wearable.

Activities / What to Expect

• An opening inspiration session using mood boards and guided brainstorming to develop a costume concept
• Access to a curated selection of materials including fabrics, feathers, sequins, trims, and decorative elements
• Hands-on construction using sewing, gluing, and fabric customisation techniques at dedicated skill stations
• Mentor support at each skill station throughout the making process
• An accessory corner with complementary details to refine and complete the costume design
• Incorporating personal clothing or fabric brought from home into the costume as part of a sustainable crafting focus
• Working on a single costume from concept through to finished wearable piece
• Taking home a completed, handmade costume at the end of the session

How to Reach

Nearest Metro Station: IIT Delhi (Yellow Line) or Hauz Khas (Pink Line) — both connect to the venue via a short cab or auto ride

Parking: Limited street parking is available in Hauz Khas Village; travelling by cab, auto, or two-wheeler is the more practical option

Landmark: Powerhouse Building, 30, Hauz Khas Village — located near the Deer Park entrance, easy to identify for anyone familiar with the neighbourhood

SouthDelhi.com Context

Hauz Khas Village has an established identity as a creative and culturally active neighbourhood within South Delhi, drawing residents from Green Park, Safdarjung Enclave, Malviya Nagar, and Greater Kailash. A costume making workshop that combines design thinking, hands-on construction, and sustainable crafting practices represents a genuinely distinctive activity within the area's workshop calendar — one that appeals to those with an interest in fashion, creative making, or simply an afternoon spent building something imaginative and wearable.