The Southwest
Costumers Guild
is a loose and informal
educational society of persons interested in all
facets of historical, cultural, science fiction,
fantasy, and humor costume. Members are often seen
on stage and behind the scenes at Science Fiction
Convention masquerades, historical reenactment
events, and theatre. SWCG is central Arizona's
chapter of the International
Costume Guild.
Our Website is now hosted by Costume.org!
Please note that
info@southwestcostumersguild.org and our other
former "southwestcostumersguild.org" e-mail
addresses are not currently active.
Please contact us via our new e-mail: southwestcostumers@gmail.com.
Index
Newsletter
Costumers Calendar
SWCG Activities
Meet the Guildsters - Mail Links
and links to Member Web Pages
Links
- Web Sites of Interest to the Costumer
Hints and other "How To"
Articles
Randwulf's
Smartphone Pouch - Free sewing pattern from
SWCG VP Randall
Join the
Southwest Costumers Guild
Recruiting and PR Materials:
"Victorian
Ball" Foldover Flyer
"Science Fiction
Convention" Foldover Flyer
"Renaissance Faire"
Foldover Flyer
Quarter-Page
Flyer
Color
Bookmark
SWCG
Bylaws
SWCG members in good
standing receive our newsletter Cactus
Needles by e-mail.
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A few weeks after its initial publication, we
post Cactus Needles to this web site for all to
enjoy.
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March 2024
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The
Southwest Costumers Guild usually meets one
Saturday afternoon per month at members' homes in
the greater
E-mail the Webmaster
if you know a costumed event that should
be on the calendar.
February
3-March 31, 2024 (Weekends plus Presidents Day) -
Arizona Renaissance Festival near Gold
Canyon, Arizona. https://arizona.renfestinfo.com/
February
14-July 7, 2024 -- The Phoenix Art Museum
is having two exhibits running together in the
Fashion-Design Mezzanine, "The Power of Pink"
and "Barbie: A Cultural Icon". "The Power
of Pink" explores the complex history of the popular yet
controversial color and its impact on fashion and pop
culture. The items shown are entirely from the museum's
fashion-design collection. "Barbie: A Cultural Icon"
traces the 60+ year evolution of Barbie, from
child’s toy to global icon. See more than 250 vintage
dolls—including the original Barbie and all 22 original
ensemble outfits. And much more. Phoenix Art Museum,
1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ https://phxart.org
March
23-April 27, 2024 (Saturdays) Con-Fusion 2024
at various Phoenix Public Library branches. https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/programs/confusion
Address
Information:
Agave
Library = 23550 North 36th Avenue (36th Avenue North of
Pinnacle Peak Road)
Desert Broom Library = 29710 North Cave Creek Road (Cave
Creek Road, South of Tatum Boulevard)
South Mountain Library = 7050 South 24th Street (24th
Street, North of Baseline Road)
Cholla Library = 10050 North Metro Parkway East
(Metrocenter)
Burton Barr Library = 1221 North Central Avenue (Central
Avenue, South of McDowell Road)
April 5-7,
2024 - London Bridge Renaissance Faire &
Joust in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. https://www.londonbridgerenfaire.com/
April 5-6,
2024 - Arizona FanFest at the Graham
County Fairgrounds, Safford AZ
May 24-26,
2024 - Phoenix Fan Fusion at Phoenix
Convention Center. https://www.phoenixfanfusion.com/
June 29,
2024 - Fabric War - The SCA Barony of
Sundragon's annual swap meet of costuming and medieval
reenactor supplies. Location to be announced.
August
30-September 2, 2024 - Saboten Con at
Sheraton Grand Phoenix Downtown, 340 North 3rd Street,
Phoenix
October
19, 2024 - Phoenix Winter Fantasy Ball 2024: A
Night Under the Mountain at Ashley Castle,
1300 S. Price Road, Chandler
Join us for our 2nd annual Phoenix Winter Fantasy Ball! This event is hosted by Un Jour D’Amour and will be a fantasy/cosplay black tie affair gala with hors d’œuvres, dinner, drinks, a vendor marketplace, & entertainment provided. A portion of proceeds from the ball will be donated to multiple animal shelters around the valley, including the Arizona Humane Society, Arizona Small Dog Rescue, MCSO MASH Unit, Saving Paws Rescue, & HALO Animal Rescue. a nit, Saving Paws Rescue, & HALO Animal Rescue. https://www.fantastiquecollection.com/phx-winter-fantasy-ball-2024
November 8-10, 2024 - TusCon
in Tucson. https://tusconscificon.com/
March 19, 2024 The Charm
by Adam Niswander
April 16, 2024 Seal Team 666 by Weston
Ochse
May 21, 2024 Skulking Permit by Robert
Sheckley
June 18, 2024 Minor Mage by T. Kingfisher
SWCG hosted Costume-Con
30 on May 11-14, 2012 at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel.
Click the link to see some pictures from the "Sick Pups"
archive.
At the Arizona Renaissance Festival, February 2008.
Walking about the Glendale Glitters street fair in December, 2007.
A Duct Tape Mannequin is a
useful tool for patterning custom-fitted garments.
Mucking about in Victorian attire at CopperCon 25. A little image magic by Mike Cassidy shifts us to a more appropriate setting - a table setting.
Updated March 17, 2024 by Randall Whitlock.
Direct correspondence to:
Randall Whitlock, Vice
President
Southwest Costumers Guild
2320 West Seldon Lane
Phoenix AZ 85021
or southwestcostumers@gmail.com