Knox McClendon

School of Theatre and Music Instructor


Knox McClendon is a costume designer and technician from Topeka, KS. They are a recent University of Kansas graduate with a Theatre Design degree, and this spring had the pleasure of designing costumes for the KU Opera’s production of Sweeney Todd. They have also designed costumes for KU’s Embodying Love: Fall Dance Concert and Insider Outsider: Spring Dance Concert. In addition to designing, Knox has worked with the KU Costume Shop and the Music Theatre Wichita Costume Shop as a technician. They are very excited to be the SYT Costume Basics teacher for June, and to design costumes for The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition.

Stage Makeup for Theatre[25FA]
09/3/25 - 09/24/25, 5:00PM - 6:25PM | WE
Ages 14 to 120 | Knox McClendon | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM13
Members $100 | Non-Members $100
Learn how to create makeup looks for all kinds of theatre! This class will cover basic stage makeup and special effects makeup such as old age, animals, and wounds. No prior knowlege needed, will need to come with basic makeup supplies. A list of supplies will be provided.
Stitch & Sketch: Cosplay Creation & Figure Drawing[25FA]
10/1/25 - 11/19/25, 5:00PM - 6:25PM | WE
Ages 12 to 18 | Knox McClendon | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTM43
Members $265 | Non-Members $265
In this special crossover class with Youth Visual Arts, students must bring their own base costume, and we will design and create cosplay accessories and embellishments for 5 weeks followed by 3 weeks of Life Drawing. Learn poses and draw each other.
SYT Costumes: July Session[25SU]
06/30/25 - 07/25/25, 9:30AM - 12:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 11 to 18 | Knox McClendon | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | SUTMCOST2
Members $250 | Non-Members $250
Guided by industry professionals, students will learn the basics of costume design and use their skills to bring costumes to life for our exciting summer season! As part of this course, participation in July SYT performances is optional. No class July 4 & 5 in observation of Independence Day. SYT placement is by grade, contact us if you have questions about which program to enroll your child.

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