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
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
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
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
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
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