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2007 Hive Schedule
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HIVE 1: Sunday, January 7 --
1pm to 5pm
Focus on improvements to your Battle Road kit–
This is a must for all Battle Road participants -- newbies and
veterans alike!!!
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| 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Presentation) |
"10 Easy ways to Improve your kit & 5 a little less easy ways to
improve your kit" - For both men and women. You have three and one
half months before this year's Patriots' Day events -- Now's the
time to start working on improvements to your impression.
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2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Making a Market Wallet – Save that haversack for your military
impression! In this workshop you will construct a market
wallet based on an original artifact. Great for the beginner
or novice hand sewer. Fabric will be available for purchase,
or bring your own.
(Supply list and fabric suggestions - click here)
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2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Make a Shift –Learn the basics of shift construction. You will
learn how to cut all the necessary pieces, as well as techniques for
construction. Also good for the beginner. Fabric will be available
for purchase or bring your own linen.
(Supply list and fabric suggestions - click
here)
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HIVE 2: Sunday, February
4 -- 1pm to 5pm
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| 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Presentation) |
A Field Guide to British Uniforms – Mike
Kaplan of His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot will
take you through the parts and pieces of a British uniform and
what it says about the soldier, his rank, his regiment, his
function. A must for all Battle Road and Patriots Day
interpreters!!!!
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2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Mending 101 – Keep your kit in good condition – learn the
basics of repairs. Workshop will cover: reattaching a button,
fixing a seam, patching a hole. Bring your items that need
repair.
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2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Make a petticoat – It’s time to retire that drawstring
petticoat. Make a new one or convert your drawstring petticoat
to one that is pleated and sewn to tapes. Materials will be
available for purchase.
(Supply list and fabric suggestions - click
here)
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HIVE 3: Sunday, March
4 -- 1pm to 5pm
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| 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Presentation) |
Creating your 18th century Sunday best
– How to enhance your existing kit and gussy it up for
Sunday go-to-meeting or an English Country Dance. For both
men & women.
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2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Buttonholes & Eyelets – Put that sewing machine
away, and make your eyelets and buttonholes by hand. The
more you do the better you get – we’ll teach you the
technique, so you can add that special touch to your 18c
clothing.
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2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Improve your impression – First person development and
how to create a persona. You don’t have to go over the top
like William Wallace the Village Idiot or the Hannah Drudge
the Chicken Lady to create a great impression. Sandie
Tarbox, aka Mehitable Downs the Fish Monger, will share her
advice on developing a credible impression to add to your
18c interpretation.
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