cherrydawson.com - Silk Bonnet Workshop



Silk Bonnet Workshop
One Day Eighteenth Century Silk Bonnet Workshop Saturday, April 5, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Billerica, MA

Expand your sewing skills and discover the secret to keeping warm and staying fashionable in unpredictable New England weather... having a fabulous silk bonnet atop your head! A silk bonnet making workshop is being conducted by Carrie Midura, owner of Cherry Dawson, Milliner. The workshop will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Classes will take place in Billerica, MA.

What to Expect:

Through the use of primary source research, extant examples, and contemporary artwork participants will learn about silk bonnets in the second half of the eighteenth century. These common and useful accessories were prevalent throughout the New England colonies and this workshop provides the instruction and materials to create a black silk bonnet. Detailed written instructions and will be provided and assistance will be given through every step of the bonnet making process. Specific bonnet options (shape, lining color, etc) will be available to registered participants and those interested are encouraged to contact Carrie (milliner@cherrydawson.com) to discuss specific questions.

Workshop session will take place from 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Time will be allowed for lunch and several tea & coffee breaks.

Items to bring to the workshop:

Sewing kit (scissors, thread, pins & needles, measuring tape, marking pen, beeswax, thimble
18^th century cap
Tools for dressing hair in 18th century fashion beneath cap (comb, bobby pins, etc)
Notebooks and/or cameras for recording workshop details
Lunch and/or other refreshments

The following will be provided:

Detailed workshop notes, including research on New England bonnets
Bonnet pattern based on extant example
All materials necessary to construct silk bonnet
(options will be available to registered participants)
Additional sewing supplies as needed.
Coffee, tea & water

Workshop fee is $50 per person.
Please contact Carrie Midura at 508.846.8673 or milliner@cherrydawson.com
if you would like to register for the workshop or if you have any questions.

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