2014 Hive Workshops

British and American Knapsack with Henry Cooke: Feb. 8, 2014

English Gown with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Feb. 8 & March 8, 2014

English Gown with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: March. 29 & 30, 2014, Trenton, NJ

Cuff & Sleeve Flounces with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Dec. 6, 2014, Golden Ball Tavern, Weston, MA

Muslin Sleeve Ruffles with Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith: Dec. 6, 2014, Golden Ball Tavern, Weston, MA

British and American Knapsack

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, 9:30–3:30pm

Location: Concord, MA

On April 19, 1775, both British Regulars and the Provincial militia were both carrying knapsacks. This workshop will provide you with the opportunity to build either a British painted canvas knapsack based on the original British militia knapsack found 20 years ago at the Isaac Royal House in Medford, or an American single pocket, double strap linen knapsack based on the original David Uhl knapsack in the collection of Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, NY, and another similar one in a private collection, both of which were used by militiamen. Knapsack kits will include pre-cut materials, buckles, thread and instructions needed to construct the knapsack of your choice. Class limited to 12 participants. Cost of kits includes $50 workshop fee.

Cost of "Isaac Royal House" pattern British Knapsack Kit: $150

Cost of "David Uhl" pattern American Knapsack Kit: $ 90

Instructor: Henry Cooke

To register, contact: hcooke4@verizon.net

Location: Minute Man National Historical Park

English Gown

Saturday, Feb. 8 & Saturday, March 8, 2014, both days 9:30–4pm

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.

Instructors: Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Feb. 8 in Minute Man National Historical Park, March 8 in Natick

English Gown

Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30, 2014

We will be offering another English Gown workshop March 29 & 30 at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ sponsored by the Brigade of the American Revolution. For more information and to register contact Donna Cole dlcole10940@yahoo.

Instructors: Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith

Location: Old Barracks Museum, Trenton, NJ

Cuff & Sleeve Flounces

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, 9:30–12:30pm

Location: Golden Ball Tavern, Weston, MA

Dress up your gowns with a sleeve treatment. In this class you'll learn how to make sleeve flounces and cuffs. Gussy up your silk gown with a pair of sleeve flounces or perhaps add some style to your chintz gown with a pair of cuffs. Bring the left over fabric from your gown and make up one or both sleeve treatments. Maybe you have a gown in your future—learn how to make and correctly attach these lovely adornments.

Cost: $30

Instructors: Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Minute Man National Historical Park

Muslin Sleeve Ruffles

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, 1–4pm

Location: Golden Ball Tavern, Weston, MA

In the workshop you will make a pair of muslin sleeve ruffles patterned from an original 18th century pair. You can wear these with a fancy gown or use them to dress up your chintz gown. This workshop includes all the materials you need to make a pair of muslin sleeve ruffles.

Cost: $45

Instructors: Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith

To register, contact: hiveworkshops@gmail.com

Location: Minute Man National Historical Park