CITT/IATSE Workshops
IMPORTANT: You must be registered for Rendez-vous to participate in the IATSE Training Hub classes. If not registered yet, please click here to register for a FULL or DAY conference pass.
Backstage Laundry - Harder Than It Looks
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00pm
Where: uOttawa, Faculty of Arts, Theatre Department – LabO building (10 Daly Ave, Ottawa)
Instructor: Jonquil Garrick-Reynolds (IATSE Local 471)
Cost: $10.00 CAD
This workshop will discuss and demonstrate best practices for laundry in a live entertainment environment. Topics such as biohazards and PPE, material knowledge, hand washing, organization tips, and stain removal will be discussed, along with ergonomics and tools.
Workshop participants will learn how to make a laundry guide for a show, and understand the importance of proper handling and safety.
Space is limited! Register here:
Maintenance, Styling and Application of Lace Front Wigs in Live Entertainment
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00pm
Where: uOttawa, Faculty of Arts, Theatre Department – LabO building (10 Daly Ave, Ottawa)
Instructor: Normand Couvrette
Cost: $10.00 CAD
Wigs are a mainstay of live entertainment, and this workshop will teach the steps for maintaining, styling, and applying lace front wigs in a live entertainment environment.
This workshop will feature demonstrations and tips for working with wigs in theatre, dance, variety, and Broadway touring musicals.
Space is limited! Register here:
Intro to SFX Make-Up
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: uOttawa, Faculty of Arts, Theatre Department – LabO building (10 Daly Ave, Ottawa)
Instructor: Anna Jones (Make-Up Artist, IATSE Local 634)
Cost: $10.00 CAD
Join IATSE 634 Make‑Up Artist Anna Jones for a fascinating demonstration of specialized techniques, modern materials, and creepy effects you can recreate at home.
Space is limited! Register here:
The Art of the Pre-set and Quick Change - Costumes on the Go
Date: Thurssday, August 13, 2026
Time: Part 1: 8:30am – 10:30am | Part 2: 3:15pm – 5:15pm
Where: uOttawa, Faculty of Arts, Theatre Department – LabO building (10 Daly Ave, Ottawa)
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $10.00 CAD
This Theatrical Wardrobe workshop will teach and demonstrate the pre-set preparation of costumes and the methodology for quick changes in live entertainment, as well as demonstrating the tools used for wardrobe emergencies.
There will be live demonstrations as well as an opportunity to join in for workshop participants, along with a Q and A session.
Space is limited! Register here:
Repairs, Alterations, and Quick Rigging - Stitching in Live Entertainment
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: uOttawa, Faculty of Arts, Theatre Department – LabO building (10 Daly Ave, Ottawa)
Instructor: Jenny Tierney
Cost: $10.00 CAD
This workshop will feature a variety of methods for repairing, altering, and quick rigging costumes for live entertainment.
This workshop will be primarily demonstration based, with the opportunity to try some hand sewing tips and tricks.
Space is limited! Register here:
Getting Started with Vectorworks Spotlight: From Concept to Production Package
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 1:15pm – 5:00pm
Where: uOttawa, Faculty of Arts, Theatre Department – LabO building (10 Daly Ave, Ottawa)
Instructor: TBD
Cost: No cost
Software: Vectorworks Spotlight 2026
Audience: Entertainment designers, lighting and scenic technicians, production managers, stagehands and educators – from first-time users to those looking to sharpen their workflow
Format: Live demonstration + guided hands-on practice + optional advanced workshop
Total Duration: 3 hours 30 mins
Course Summary
This hands-on workshop introduces the full Vectorworks Spotlight workflow — from a blank file to a publishable production package — with a special focus on the event design tools, document collaboration, and the Showcase previsualization environment built into Spotlight 2026. The first 90 minutes are instructor-led demonstration; the remaining two hours are hands-on at your own machine, with an advanced track running in parallel during the final hour for experienced users.
Attendee Requirements & Preparation
Before you arrive: Launch Vectorworks 2026, confirm your trial is active, and run through the First Run / Setup dialog so the library downloads complete at home rather than eating into class time.
For more information on the course including what is provided and a more details agenda, please click here.
