2012–2013 Hive Workshops

Staymaking Workshop with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Nov. 10 & 11, 2012

Staymaking Workshop with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Nov. 17 & 18, 2012

Bed Gown with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Dec. 2, 2012

Cloaks: Men's & Women's with Henry Cooke, Jan. 5, 2013

English Gown with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Jan 5. & 12, 2013

Quilted Petticoat with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Jan 19, 2013

Making Drawers with Henry Cooke, Jan. 19, 2013

Making a Bandbox with Emily Murphy, Jan. 19, 2013

Original Garments: A Closer Look, Feb. 9, 2013

Leather Breeches with Jay Howlett & Jan Tilley, Feb. 23 & 24, 2013

Whitework Sleeve Ruffles, June 30, 2013

Sprigged Apron, June 30, 2013

Body Double Workshop, July 27, 2013

Body Double Workshop, July 28, 2013

Bedgown, Nov. 16, 2013

Apron & Pocket, Nov. 16, 2013

Staymaking Workshop with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Dec. 7 & 8, 2013

Staymaking Workshop

Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11, 2012, both days 9:30—4pm

Location: Fort 4 in Charlestown, NH

We're offering two stays workshops this November! Don't miss your chance to make stays for the upcoming season! For description and registration information, see Staymaking Workshop of Nov. 17 & 18, 2012.

Staymaking Workshop

Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 2012, both days 9:30—4pm

Location: Natick, MA

We will be making stays in the 18th century manner. We strongly encourage participants to sew the entire pair of stays by hand in order to produce stays that fit well, are easy to remodel in case of weight loss or gain, and can easily be repaired in the case of any broken boning. However, if you are unable to do so, you can sew the channels by machine, with the rest done by hand. As people have discovered in our other workshops, when constructing items in the 18th century way, hand sewing is easier and produces better results than machine sewing. Besides, you can do it anywhere and it's very relaxing!

All materials for your stays will be supplied for the workshop, including linen canvas, thread (please advise if you are planning on sewing your channels by hand or machine), boning, leather binding and stay cord.

All skill levels are welcome; stay making is not difficult, but it is time consuming. Some knowledge of hand sewing is helpful but not necessary.

Fee: $175

Instructors: Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith

To register contact: stephzsmith@gmail.com

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, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Golden Ball Tavern, Weston MA

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!

Fee: $50 (materials not included)

Instructor: Henry Cooke

To register, contact: hcooke4@verizon.net

Location: Minute Man National Historical Park

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, contact: 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, contact: 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

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: $40 (includes all materials)

Instructor: Emily Murphy

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Minute Man National Historical Park

Original Garments: A Closer Look

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Women's Clothing 10am–12:00 pm
Men's Clothing 1:00pm–3:00 pm

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!

Fee: $40/person for men's clothing; $40/person for women's clothing

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

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

Maximum Attendees: 8

Fee: $400 (includes materials)

Instructors: Jay Howlett & Jan Tilley

To register contact: rushonboys@yahoo.com

Location: Minute Man National Historical Park

Whitework Sleeve Ruffles

June 30, 2013 9am–noon

Make a pair of double whitework sleeve ruffles. You will be making a pair of embroidered double sleeve ruffles based on originals. You will learn all the stitches necessary to make this copy of an original pair.

Fee: $90 (includes all materials)

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Golden Ball Tavern, Weston, MA

Sprigged Apron

June 30, 2013 1pm–4pm

You will be making an embroidered whitework apron. The workshop will focus on teaching you the stitches you need to know to create this sprigged muslin apron patterned after an original.

Fee: $90 (includes all materials)

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Golden Ball Tavern, Weston, MA

Body Double Workshop

July 27, 2013 10am–4pm

Have you ever been frustrated trying to make a gown for yourself without a dress form? Ever noticed that modern dress forms don't resemble an 18th century body? Never fear—we'll help you create a body double of you in your stays—perfect for fitting your next gown. This isn't a duct tape dummy or modified modern dress form. We will work with you to create a replica of your body in stays using plaster and pin-able foam. Fee includes all materials except for the stand for your dress form.

Fee: $175 (includes materials except stand)

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: The Golden Scissors Shop, Fall River, MA

Body Double Workshop

July 28, 2013 10am–4pm

Due to popular demand, we have added another date for our Body Double Workshop!

Fee: $175 (includes materials except stand)

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: The Golden Scissors Shop, Fall River, MA

Bedgown Workshop

Nov. 16, 2013 9:30am–12:30pm

Make a lined bedgown based on an original in a British museum. The workshop includes all materials. We encourage you to hand sew the bedgown, but will include instructions for machine sewing with hand finishing.

Fee: $100

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA

Apron & Pocket Workshop

Nov. 16, 2013 1pm–4pm

Learn how to make an apron and a pocket. You'll be making a linen apron and a printed cotton pocket. All materials are included.

Fee: $60

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA

Staymaking Workshop

Saturday, 9:30am–4pm, and Sunday, 9:30am–1pm, Dec. 7 & 8, 2013

Make a great fitting pair of stays. All materials included. For description and registration information, see Staymaking Workshop of Nov. 17 & 18, 2012.

Fee: $175

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Golden Ball Tavern, Weston, MA