The Historic Fashion Workshop Series

The Historic Fashion Workshop Series
2010

WINTER-SPRING WORKSHOPS NOW POSTED

2008 Fal Workshops

In keeping with our commitment to the education and perpetuation of the interest in Historic Fashion, we have developed a series of Hands-on Workshops. All are conducted in Williamsburg, only 2.5 miles from the Historic District. Our facility is a private and self-contained environment where you can "immerse" yourself in the learning process. Some of the Workshops offered in the past have been Gown Draping, Stays, Breeches, Unlined Frock Coats, Lady's Jackets, Wigs and Makeup, Riding Habits, Cloaks and Outerwear, Silk Hats & Caps, and Deportment. As always, your continued patronage and support have allowed us to bring you these workshops.

2010 Winter-Spring Workshops

“A Comfortable Corset”

The New Fashionable Stay of the 19^th Century

A Hands On Workshop

Friday afternoon January 22^nd,Saturday January 23^rd & Sunday January 24^th 2010

Remember when 200 years ago meant 1770s? Well now 200 years ago is 1810. Get yourself ready for the bicentennial events of this new century with a new comfortable, easy-to-wear, cord-quilted corset. Join the Milliners and Mantua-makers of Colonial Williamsburg: Janea Whitacre, Doris Warren, and Sarah Woodyard in a two and a half day workshop devoted to creating an early 19^th century corset. The design of your corset will be based on an original in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. We’ll explore hand construction design and techniques. By the end of this workshop participants will have refined the shape of their corset and will be ready to complete the decorative cord quilting. Fabric and busk will be included with the workshop. At registration you will be sent instructions to create an early 19^th century chemise necessary for the workshop. As always participants will work in pairs to measure and help fit each other. Hand sewing experience is required for this workshop as the entire corset will be assembled and embellished by hand.

This is a Level 2 Class
Cost of this 2 1/2-day workshop is $190.00 and includes materials
There will be a complimentary cold breakfast and lunch buffet Saturday and Sunday and snacks on Friday.

A confirmation package will be sent to you upon acceptance of your registration, which will include directions, suggested lodging, and details.

Class size will be limited to
12 Participants
Our classes fill up quickly, so please register Early!
Registration Deadline January 1, 2010

Cancellation Policy

E-Mail or call 757-253-1644 with your questions or to register

“Cutting to the Person”

Early 19^th century Dress Making

A Hands On Workshop

Friday Afternoon March 26^th, Saturday March 27^th & Sunday March 28^th, 2010

You have the corset now let’s make the gown to go with it! Join us for an early 19^th century gown making workshop c.1810-1815. Your Milliners and Mantua-makers of Colonial Williamsburg: Janea Whitacre, Doris Warren, and Sarah Woodyard are taking their trades into a new century. The design for the gown you will be making in this 2 and a half-day workshop is based on original early 19^th century gowns in several collections. Our favorites include a red cotton gown with white embroidery and a white cotton gown with inked design in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. Reproductions of these and others will be on hand for reference during the workshop. In addition, we will discuss the accessories needed to complete both your day and evening appearance. As always you will be in pairs, cutting and fitting in the Mantua-makers way and assembling all the pieces by hand. Early 19^th century undergarments and corset required along with hand sewing experience.

This is a Level 2 Class
Cost of this 2 1/2-day workshop is $165.00
There will be a complimentary cold breakfast and lunch buffet Saturday and Sunday and snacks on Friday.

E-Mail or call 757-253-1644 with your questions or to register

Against the Raging Weather:

Men’s Greatcoats & Cloaks of the 18^th Century

A Hands-On Workshop

Friday afternoon April 9^th, Saturday April 10^th & Sunday April 11^th 2010

In 1758 Virginian Frances Jerdone ordered a new greatcoat from London specifying that it should “fit a man six foot high. I would chuse it to be very warm and of such substance as will keep out rain for twelve hours”.

This two and one-half day workshop presented by Mark Hutter and Neal Hurst, Taylors in Colonial Williamsburg’s Department of Historic Trades, will begin with an illustrated lecture examining the development of cut and construction of men’s foul weather wear throughout the 18^th century. Both Greatcoats and Cloaks were to be found in a variety of forms and details, and were known by such puzzling names as Wrap Rascals, Surtouts, Garricks and Roqueloes.

Patterns for both great coats and cloaks, based upon extant garments and period images will be provided. Each participant will cut, fit and begin construction of a man’s coat or cloak of their choice. Students will be taught period-appropriate measuring, patterning, sewing and finishing techniques. It is kindly requested that all garments be made for men. If the student is making a garment for someone else, the participant can choose to bring a “Customer” for a small fee or can take “measurements” of their Customer using the chart that will be provided. Upon registration all participants will receive a confirmation packet containing measuring charts for “Customers” who will not be present, as well as samples of preferable fabrics to act as an aid in purchasing. Participants are encouraged to purchase all fabrics prior to the class. Burnley & Trowbridge will however have some fabrics available for purchase at the workshop.

PLEASE NOTE that all fabrics are subject to the approval of the presenters.

While we cannot promise that your new garment will be so impermeable as Mr. Jerdone’s desired greatcoat, this class promises to offer a deluge of information about keeping warm and dry in the 18^th century as well as a great opportunity to acquire a new greatcoat or cloak!

This is a Level 2 Class
Cost of this 2 1/2-day workshop is $165.00
There will be a complimentary cold breakfast and lunch buffet Saturday and Sunday and snacks on Friday

A confirmation package will be sent to you upon acceptance of your registration, which will include directions, suggested lodging, and details.

Class size will be limited to
14 Participants
Our classes fill up quickly, so please register Early!
Registration Deadline March 15, 2010

Cancellation Policy

E-Mail or call 757-253-1644 with your questions or to register

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