Karen Thomas

Karen Thomas

Karen Thomas
Position:
Costume Lecturer
Department:
Design

 

Biography 

Karen Thomas studied at the RWCMD. She worked for some years at the BBC as a full time Costume maker, before leaving to become freelance. She has worked for film, TV and theatre. 

 

Expertise  

Karen is a part time lecturer in Costume for Performance specialising in pattern cutting and costume construction. She has taught at RWCMD for over 30 years as well as teaching in schools and workshops in the UK and overseas. 

Notable Achievements 

Karen worked closely on the pattern cutting books written by Elizabeth Friendship 

  • Pattern Cutting for Men’s Costume 

  • Creating Historical Clothes 

  • Making Working Women’s Costume