ABOUT ME
Pronouns: She/They
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Lauren is a costume designer, wig & makeup artist, crafts artisan, and costume technician. She enjoys trying on as many (literal & figurative) hats as she can within the field of costuming in order to keep her creative brain alert and awake. Lauren received their MFA in costume design & technology from West Virginia University in May 2017. At WVU, Lauren held a teaching assistantship which provided them with three years of college level teaching experience. Classes taught include: courses on make-up design and application as well as introductory costuming lecture and lab courses. Lauren has since served as an adjunct professor in costume design & technology for Shenandoah University as well as for her alma mater: Dickinson College.
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Lauren is currently based in NJ and is available for freelance work in the area and beyond-- they have most recently designed costumes for the University of Scranton, West Virginia Public Theatre, and Dickinson College.
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Lauren is the owner of Turn to the Sun Tailoring in South Jersey as well as Turn to the Sun Crafts on Etsy. Follow the links provided to learn more/see what she currently has available for purchase.
Lauren is a yoga teacher with a 200 hour certification. For more information or to schedule group or private classes please reach out via the contact form.
