What to buy for a burlesque workshop

A burlesque workshop needs more than costumes and music. Plan drinks, snacks, serving ware, mirrors, movement equipment and accessories before participants arrive. Use the number of registrations to scale quantities: provide one chair per person, one handheld mirror for every two to three people, and enough water for the full session. Order catering only after collecting dietary requirements, and check accessory sizes before buying or borrowing items.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Chairsqty 16
Foldable tablesqty 4
Clothing rack
Room dividersqty 2
Coat hangersqty 20

Tableware

Drinking glassesqty 24
Wine glassesqty 18
Platesqty 18
Cutlery setsqty 18
Coffee cupsqty 18
Serving plattersqty 6
Serving tongsqty 4
Water carafesqty 4

Decorations

Red table runnersqty 4
Satin clothsqty 6
Photo backdrop
Balloon archesqty 2
LED candlesqty 16
Photo propsqty 12

Equipment

Bluetooth speaker
Laptop
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Handheld mirrorsqty 6
Yoga or dance matsqty 14

Workshop materials

Feather boasqty 14
Hand fansqty 14
Satin glovesqty 14
Top hatsqty 6
Practice sticksqty 6

Kitchen

Coolersqty 3
Thermos flasksqty 3
Coffee maker
Kettle
Cutting boardsqty 2
Chef's knifeqty 2
Serving trays with lidsqty 4

Lighting

LED string lightsqty 4
LED spotlightsqty 2

Cleaning

Dustpan and brush
Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Cleaning glovesqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Cola - 3 bottles
- Cola Zero - 3 bottles
- Ginger ale - 2 bottles
- Tonic - 2 bottles
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Still water - 6 bottles
- Alcohol-free sparkling wine - 4 bottles
- White wine - 4 bottles
- Rosé - 3 bottles
- Beer - 24 bottles
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Limes - 8 pieces
- Fresh mint - 3 bunches
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Black tea - 1 box
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 3 tubs
- Brie - 3 pieces
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Smoked chicken breast - 1 kilogram
- Wraps - 24 pieces
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Arugula - 4 bags
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1,5 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Red onions - 4 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Strawberries - 1.5 kilograms
- Olives - 3 jars
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 2 jars
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Mixed nuts - 2 bags
- Mayonnaise - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Napkins - 3 packs
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 box
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs

Tips

Allow one chair per participant and leave the centre of the room clear for movement. Set up foldable tables along the edge so food, drinks and workshop materials do not obstruct the floor.
Provide one handheld mirror for every two to three participants. If the room has fixed mirrors, check their position before the workshop and add room dividers where changing areas need more privacy.
Plan at least 500 ml of water per person for a short workshop, plus extra drinks and snacks for the arrival break. Chill drinks before opening the venue rather than relying on the room refrigerator.
Match feather boas, hand fans, satin gloves and top hats to the number of participants, or confirm in advance which items will be shared. Gather accessory sizes before ordering anything worn on the body.
Test the Bluetooth speaker, laptop, microphone, extension cords and power strips at least 24 hours beforehand. Download the workshop music instead of depending on venue Wi-Fi, and bring a backup playback device if possible.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a burlesque workshop?: You need seating, clear floor space, mirrors, yoga or dance mats, music equipment, drinks, snacks and workshop accessories such as feather boas, hand fans, satin gloves and top hats. Check the final participant count before deciding how many of each item to buy.
How many chairs and mirrors do I need for a burlesque class?: Plan one chair per participant. Provide one handheld mirror for every two to three people unless the venue already has enough usable wall mirrors.
How much food and drink should I buy for a burlesque workshop?: Allow at least 500 ml of water per person, with extra drinks for a longer session. For snacks, plan two to three small portions per person and confirm dietary requirements before placing the catering order.
When should I buy supplies for a burlesque workshop?: Buy non-perishable decorations, tableware and equipment at least 3 to 5 days ahead. Order catering and size-dependent accessories after registrations close, then chill drinks and prepare the materials on the day of the workshop.

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