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
Body Double Workshop, July 27, 2013
Body Double Workshop, July 28, 2013
Staymaking Workshop with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Dec. 7 & 8, 2013
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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