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Descriptions of available workshops may be perused
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Upcoming Workshops:
6-Week Stays Workshop in Billerica, MA begins
Thursday, February 21, 2008.
Click here for full details and registration
information.
One-day Silk Bonnet Workshop in Billerica, MA -
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Click here for full details & registration
information
Special Workshop Offering!!!
Four-Day Stays Workshop in Bristol, RI (Saturdays & Sundays, March 15 &
16 and April 26 & 27, 2008)
Click here for full details &
registration information
Private Workshop Offering
Woman's Jacket Workshop in Morristown, NJ - Saturday, February 23 & Sunday,
February 24
For more information on hosting a jacket workshop for your organization,
Please email
milliner@cherrydawson.com
Suggestions are still being accepted for additional workshop topics and locations.
Stays Making |
This six-class workshop explores the history of stays in the 18th century, focusing on cut, construction and materials. Each participant will be custom fitted to create a personalized pattern. Basic materials will be provided, period construction techniques will be taught, and stays will be constructed during the course of the workshop, with some work expected between classes. Complete illustrated instructions and historical information will also be provided. This workshop is limited to eight participants. |
Gown Draping |
This one day workshop provides participants with a custom fitted master pattern and the skills to drape and construct a c.1770's gown. Through discussion of historical styles, demonstrations of draping techniques and individual fittings and assistance, each participant will leave the workshop with a personalized pattern, a partially constructed gown and the instructions and confidence to complete the project at home. Approximately 5 yards of gown fabric & basic sewing kit must be supplied by the participant, all other materials are provided. This workshop is limited to ten participants. |
Silk Bonnets |
This half-day workshop looks at the prevalence and variety of bonnets worn during the second half of the 18th century. After trying various bonnet styles on, each participant will create a unique pattern for her own bonnet. All materials, including black silk taffeta for the outer covering, are included in the workshop. Construction methods will be taught and complete printed instructions will be provided. This workshop is limited to fifteen participants. |
| Jacket Pattern Drafting | Learn how to enlarge a flat pattern diagram to full-size and redraft the pattern to fit an individual body. A typical late 18th century jacket pattern will be used for this workshop. Through a hands-on learning process, each participant will gain a better understanding of how to work with scaled pattern diagrams in costume books, create a properly fitted muslin pattern and receive the information necessary to complete the jacket at home. Complete printed instructions will be provided. This workshop is limited to ten participants. |
| Female Accoutrements | This combination lecture and hands-on workshop entails a slide presentation showing how to choose the appropriate accessories for different economic and social stations and levels of dress. Participants will also focusing on making some of these items - for example, shaped kerchiefs, linen mitts, beaded necklaces, decorative caps and/or hats - with final selections being chosen by workshop participants. This workshop is available as a half-day or full-day class and is limited to twenty participants. |
| Trimming Sampler |
This full day workshop will examine the techniques used to create
the elaborate trims seen on gowns, petticoats, caps, hats, and other
18th century garments. Participants will create their own sample
book to use as a reference guide at home, as well as have the
opportunity to experiment with trimming designs on full size gowns
and caps. This workshop is limited to twenty participants.
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Participants of Past Workshops - Choose appropriate link below for
additional workshop resources:
A username & password is required to access all workshop notes.
Please email
milliner@cherrydawson.com to request the current password.
GOWN DRAPING
- Now available
STAYS MAKING - Under
Construction
SILK BONNETS - Coming Soon
JACKET PATTERN DRAFTING - Coming Soon
