Education
MFA, Costume Design, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
BFA, Design and Technology, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
Courses Taught
Costume Design, Fashion History, Costume Construction, Advanced Costume Construction, Stage Makeup, Intro to Design and Tech
Research Interests
Culturally respective design and research practices
Shelbi Wilkin
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Costume Design and Costume Shop Manager
Email: wilkins@bjqzgy.com Phone: 608-363-2735 Office: Neese Theatre, 12-CShelbi Wilkin has worked as a costume and wig designer, costume technician, costume crafts artisan, and makeup artist. Her design credits include the premier productions of Invisible, Left Hand of Darkness, and Successful Strategies. Costume and makeup designs include In the Next Room, The Moors, Scorched, and The Marriage of Figaro.
Shelbi’s area of research focuses on culturally respective design and research practices. She enjoys teaching students anything from research techniques and the elements of design to silk painting, millinery, and pattern drafting.
Shelbi enjoys exploring the world, trying new food, and enjoys any opportunity to spend time outdoors. She especially enjoyed her time in Oregon state backpacking the Cascades and exploring local breweries.
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