We're pleased to announce the workshops for the upcoming Hive season
Bed Gown
Sunday, December 2, 2012
You will be
constructing a lined bed gown patterned from an original in the collection of the Manchester City
Galleries in England. The cost of the
workshop includes a kit that contains pre-cut fashion fabric, lining, and thread.
You will have a choice of fabrics.
Fee: $125 -
$150 Depending on fabric selection (includes all materials)
Instructors: Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith
To register: hiveworkshops@gmail.com
Location: Golden Ball Tavern, Weston MA
English
Gown
Saturday, January 5 & Saturday, January 12, 2013
You will be
constructing a hand sewn stomacher front / en fourreau back gown based on a
period example and constructed in a period manner. This gown is correct style
for women reenacting a period of 1760–1780. By the end of the weekend, your
gown should be substantially completed.
Fee: $150
(includes bodice and sleeve lining)
Instructors: Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith
To register: hiveworkshops@gmail.com
Location: Minute Man National Historical Park
Quilted
Petticoat
Saturday, January 19, 2013
We’ll take you
through the steps of making a quilted petticoat as we build one together.
You’ll also practice all the elements on a miniature quilt of your own that you
will have for future reference. We will
also look at an original and discuss materials options and sources.
Fee: $60
Instructors: Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith
To register: hiveworkshops@gmail.com
Location: Minute Man National Historical Park
Making
Drawers
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Make a pair of
drawers – a garment worn under breeches. Mentioned in tailors' account books,
advertisements and runaway ads, drawers were frequently worn by New England men and were made in linen, dimity, cotton, wool, and leather. Reproduce a linen pair - you’ll thank yourself at the next cold and damp
reenactment!
Fee: $50 (Materials not included)
Instructor: Henry Cooke
To register contact: hcooke4@verizon.net
Location: Minute Man National Historical Park
Original
Garments: A Closer Look
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Take an up close and personal look at a collection of original
garments and accessories. We’ll show you construction details, let you take a
closer look at materials used to construct these garments, and learn some dress
maker/tailor’s tricks. See some amazing
artifacts from coats, breeches, embroidered waistcoats, to a variety of gowns
and accessories, including some brand new acquisitions!
$40/person for men’s clothing
$40/person for women’s clothing
Women’s Clothing 10 am – 12:00 pm
Men’s Clothing 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
To register: hive workshops@gmail.com
Location: Minute Man National Historical Park
Making a
Bandbox
Saturday, January 19, 2012
You will learn how to make a period bandbox. The one you will
be making is perfect for use as a sewing kit.
You’ll learn about period pieces and their use, while making your own
during this one-day workshop. Fee includes all materials.
Fee: $40
To register: hiveworkshops@gmail.com
Instructor: Emily Murphy
Location: Minute Man National Historical Park
Cloaks: Men’s & Women’s
January 5, 2013
Period account books, diaries, and advertisements include many references to cloaks, plus there are numerous examples surviving in New
England collections. You will be making
either a man’s or woman’s cloak, each is based on an original. Not hard to make, if you have the space and a
little sewing talent, this is a terrific project for the novice sewer!
Instructor: Henry Cooke
Fee: $50 (Materials not included)
To register contact: hcooke4@verizon.net
Location: Minute Man National Historical Park
Leather Breeches
Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2013
Leather breeches were perhaps the most
universal garment in the 18th century male wardrobe; from Royal Governors to
slaves in the fields, these durable and comfortable breeches were the blue
jeans of their time. Join Jay Howlett and Jan Tilley from Williamsburg, VA for
an intensive and very hands-on exploration of the arts and mysteries of the
breeches maker. Participants will receive all materials and notions to cut and
fit a pair of buckskin breeches.
This is an advanced level workshop requiring
good hand sewing skills. Participation is limited to 8 to allow the individual
attention requisite for proper cutting and fitting. Those sewing for someone
other than themselves will need to have the wearer attend for parts of the
workshop. Deadline for registration: January 15th.
Fee: $400 (includes materials)Instructors: Jay Howlett & Jan Tilley
To register
contact: rushonboys@yahoo.com
Location: Minute Man National Historical Park
