{"product_id":"learn-to-tutu-3-day-stretch-tutu-intensive","title":"Learn To Tutu: 3 Day Stretch Tutu Intensive","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Creating Your Own Tutu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luxury tutu-making experience for ages 16+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep inside the world of Tutu Palazzo and discover the art of creating your very own professional stretch tutu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn To Tutu is an exclusive, hands-on tutu-making intensive designed for those who want to learn the techniques behind a beautifully constructed tutu while creating a unique piece of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're making for yourself for the first time, making for your dancer, your students, developing your existing tutu skills or simply for the joy of creating, this immersive three-day experience will take you through the construction of a professional stretch tutu from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Truly Boutique Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly 8 students per intensive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, places are strictly limited to ensure an intimate, personalised learning experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep inside the Tutu Palazzo studio and learn directly from Deanne Cessario, Founder \u0026amp; Head Creative of Tutu Palazzo, in an environment designed for focused learning, creativity and connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is more than a sewing workshop, it is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of luxury tutu making, learn our techniques and develop the confidence to create beautiful tutus of your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Create\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 3-Day Intensive, you will construct a professional stretch tutu featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-pleated tutu skirt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHooped skirt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNude insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV-shaped basque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6–8 panel construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature Tutu Palazzo skirt technique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll work from a pattern provided as part of the course and create a tutu tailored to your chosen size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intensive focuses on the \u003cstrong\u003econstruction of a stretch tutu\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll be guided through the techniques required to construct your tutu from beginning to end, developing an understanding of the processes, materials and finishing techniques used to create a professional-quality garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is focused on \u003cstrong\u003econstruction rather than decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you'd like to learn how to decorate your tutu with appliqué and other embellishment techniques, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tutupalazzo.com\/collections\/classes\/products\/learn-to-tutu-4-day-stretch-tutu-complete-masterclass\"\u003e4-Day Stretch Tutu Complete Masterclass\u003c\/a\u003e is the course for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Hours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:30am – 5:30pm daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional studio catch-up time is available from \u003cstrong\u003e5:30pm – 7:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e for students who would like extra time to work on their tutu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this additional studio time is unsupervised and no teacher is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Learn To Tutu Intensive includes everything you need to create your professional stretch tutu:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional stretch tutu — including hand-pleated skirt, hooping, nude insert and the Tutu Palazzo skirt technique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuition with Deanne Cessario, Founder \u0026amp; Head Creative of Tutu Palazzo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTutu pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fabric - Spandex fabric, lining, net and nude insert fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElastic - Leg elastic, strap elastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoop wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewing machine and overlocker hire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight refreshments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional studio time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Months Complimentary Access to our exclusive continuing education program including a 1-hour Zoom session with Deanne every 2 months to ask questions and continue developing your tutu-making skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive access to the Tutu Palazzo Graduates Facebook Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour equipment list will be emailed to you after registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an intensive course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents must have \u003cstrong\u003ebasic experience using both a sewing machine and an overlocker\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when working with stretch fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of the techniques covered in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tutupalazzo.com\/collections\/classes\/products\/leotard-lab-1-5hr-class\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeotard Lab 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e class is assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend completing Leotard Lab 1 before attending Learn To Tutu. While it is \u003cstrong\u003enot compulsory\u003c\/strong\u003e, having this foundation in stretch garment construction will make your Learn To Tutu experience significantly more enjoyable and allow you to focus on the tutu-specific techniques being taught.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tutupalazzo.com\/collections\/classes\/products\/leotard-lab-1-5hr-class\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeotard Lab 1\u003c\/a\u003e session is offered the day before each Learn To Tutu Intensive, exclusively for our students. Learn To Tutu students receive \u003cstrong\u003e50% off\u003c\/strong\u003e this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscount will be automatically applied at checkout when you book Learn To Tutu and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tutupalazzo.com\/collections\/classes\/products\/leotard-lab-1-5hr-class\"\u003eLeotard Lab 1\u003c\/a\u003e at the same time!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we won't be able to pause the intensive to revisit foundational sewing and stretch garment techniques covered in Leotard Lab 1. The course content is taught at a fast pace, so we strongly encourage students to complete the prerequisite class beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever sewn before?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Learn To Tutu Intensive is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot designed for students who have never sewn before\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're completely new to sewing, we recommend completing our beginner sewing classes before progressing Leotard Lab 1 and then Learn To Tutu. These classes will give you the essential skills and confidence you'll need to get the most from your tutu-making experience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tutupalazzo.com\/collections\/classes\/products\/essential-basics-introduction-to-your-sewing-machine-1hr-private-lesson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Basics: Introduction To Your Sewing Machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - 1 hour\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tutupalazzo.com\/collections\/classes\/products\/stretch-sewing-essentials-2hr-private-lesson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStretch Sewing Essentials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - 2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tutupalazzo.com\/collections\/classes\/products\/overlocker-essentials-2hr-private-lesson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverlocker Essentials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - 2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook all three classes and receive $55 OFF!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Your discount will be automatically applied at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the intensive, you'll create a \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 panel stretch tutu pattern with a V-shaped basque and nude insert\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour pattern is included as part of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll select your size from our size chart on the day. If you're creating your tutu for a specific dancer, we recommend bringing their measurements with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Sewing Machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide each student with an individual sewing machine and a shared overlocker for use throughout the intensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur machines are by \u003cstrong\u003eBERNINA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we also have semi-industrial and industrial overlockers available for you to experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're welcome to bring your own machines and leave them at the studio throughout the intensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you bring your own machines, you must already know how to operate them. This is not a course on how to use your personal sewing machine or overlocker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring your machine manual, power cord, presser feet, bobbins, pedal and any other accessories required for your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Bird — $1,595 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Bird pricing closes 6 weeks before each intensive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember Intensive — Early Bird closes Friday 16 October 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary Intensive — Early Bird closes Monday 30 November 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular Investment — $1,795 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeposits \u0026amp; Payment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e$300 non-refundable deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e is required to secure your place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining balance is due \u003cstrong\u003e14 days before the commencement of the intensive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistration closes \u003cstrong\u003e14 days before the intensive commencement date\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the deposit secures your place in the course. Any additional material selections or upgrades chosen during registration will be invoiced separately with your remaining course balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Dates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember Intensive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFriday 27 November – Sunday 29 November 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary Intensive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonday 11 January – Wednesday 13 January 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estudents per course\u003c\/strong\u003e, places are strictly limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWords From a Previous Student\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I had such an amazing learning experience at Tutu Palazzo! Dee was a fantastic teacher who covered every single point and technique I was hoping to learn. She went above and beyond, spending extra time with me to ensure my tutu was completely finished before I left, and being so flexible and supportive in accommodating my design vision. Overall, it was an incredible experience, and I'm already looking forward to going back for more courses in the future!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eSatoko, July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Your Teacher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeanne Cessario\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounder \u0026amp; Head Creative, Tutu Palazzo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is led by Deanne Cessario, Founder \u0026amp; Head Creative of Tutu Palazzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeanne holds a \u003cstrong\u003eBachelor of Education\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate IV in Training and Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and has over \u003cstrong\u003e20 years of teaching experience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith extensive experience creating luxury dancewear and stage costumes, Deanne brings professional industry knowledge and a wealth of practical experience into every lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer passion is helping students understand the techniques behind beautifully finished garments while building confidence in their own creative abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReady to Create Your Own Tutu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for three immersive days inside the Tutu Palazzo studio and discover the art, technique and craftsmanship behind a professional stretch tutu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 8 students per course.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour tutu. 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