Classes

Sprang is a fabric making process that has been in use since at least 1500-1100 BCE. This hands-on class will cover the basic steps to start and complete a small piece of sprang. (Class limit 10, auditing is welcomed.)

An introduction to the "Pivot and Slide" method of pattern fitting for those gentles not a perfect size 6. This knowledge applies to both historic and mundane commercial patterns.

An introduction to basic sewing machine maintenance and repair; sewing Machine TLC refers to not only tender loving care for your machine, but Tension, Lubrication and Cleaning.

This is a class on scheduling projects as well as how to recognize finishing techniques.

What do we know, and what don't we know, about the periods of history that we are recreating? This is a discussion on how we are researching our clothing, or "What do you mean, 'period mind set'?"

She has had experience selling new machines and collecting old machines, as well as using both, and exploiting the many stitches available these days. She plans to include sergers, commercial machines, and embroidery machines in her lecture as well.

Identification and location of copies of period texts, interpretation of decorative references in text and incorporation of those images into modern recreations, utilizing EEBO.

Regional differences in female clothing as reflected in portraiture by Durer, Holbien and Cranach focusing on areas in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

An examination of period portraits, with discussion and hands on sewing to achieve desired results utilizing modern tools along side period techniques.

The presentation will cover various ways to add the finishing touches to mid-14th Century clothing. Clothing construction will not be discussed.

Tips and advice on writing costume specific articles for publication and/or presentation in various venues, including the SCA from the local to Society level, and in professional, academic and historical conferences, such as the International Conference on Medieval Studies, in different media, including websites, magazines and journals. Handouts available.

Drafting a custom corset pattern, adjunct class to Elizabethan Corseting lecture. 15 person class size limit, $3 for materials.

(Repeated — See Saturday 1:45 p.m.)

A survey of the development and styles of northern European headdresses from the late 14th century to the 15th century, with discussion about construction, techniques and historical recreations of vertical late gothic styles.

Ladies fashions, including discussion of appropriate period fabric patterns and colors for men and women, with an emphasis on clothing patterns and cautionary construction tips. Slides, recreated garments and overheads will be used.

For the early period persona, you may think you have a simple choice of garb, the T-tunic, but there is much more. This class explores the various other options available to early period Western European personas.

History of the 16th century corset, including construction, materials and a step by step demonstration of basic corset construction.

Survey of Cranach portraiture as it pertains to creating a period German renaissance gown, with analysis and construction techniques utilized in period.

Construction techniques and theories, with an extensive handout. Discussion about period fabrics, colors, garment styles and regional dress, both men's and women's garments.

Literary and pictorial sources from 929 to 1031 AD, with a special emphasis on how the influences from Christian Spain and the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad helped shape the costume of this period in Spain.

Survey and construction techniques needed to accurately recreate a bodice typical of Renaissance Florence.

Based upon extant garments at the National Museum of Ireland (Dublin) and the Ulster Museum (Belfast), this Tudor period discussion features replicas of many famous outfits and accessories on display for examination, including the Shinerone gown, men's and womens leintes, the Kilcommon and the Dungiven outfits. $1 for handouts.

Research and comments on pattern drafting, fabric choice and accessories for Durer's Venetian lady. Pure silk handsewn dresses and handmade cork and velvet chopines will be on display.

An overview of child-appropriate clothing for the harried parent with little extra time but a desire to clothe their child or children in practical, rugged medieval clothing.

A roundtable discussion on the challenges and workable solutions to medieval costuming for the aging segment of SCA membership.

An overview of Polish and related Slavic clothing from the 16th and early 17th Centuries, based upon period art and extant examples. Items to be discussed include coats, gowns, cloaks, hats and a myriad of accessories. $1 for handouts.

This class discusses sources of Chinese and Central asian clothing through the 9th through the 14th century (T'ang-Yuan dynasties). Books from several museum exhibitions will be available, as well as patterns.

An overview of Shibori techniques with examples. Students will have the opportunity to try the techniques discussed on a silk scarf to take home. Class limit 20.

The basics of Persian costuming for men and women with an emphasis on late period styles and sources.

Teaches the basics of Chinese garb for women.

With a main focus on the making of a pomander using the combination of recipes from 1606, 1611, & 1649. We will be creating a pomander which will be divided. Class limit of 10 for handouts $4 (5 or more of which may take home small pomander for an extra $2). The more the merrier.

Construction techniques, period materials and designs will be discussed utilizing photos of extant medieval artifacts in conjunction with recreated examples.

An informative discussion about the role of jewelry in determining wealth, class status and personal beliefs of the wearer in medieval and renaissance life.

Learn basic techniques of plaits and joins which are the basis of Elizabethan bobbin lace, with discussion of period resources and uses. Class limit: 8. $5.00 material fee, includes in class equipment use.

This class will look quickly at the three types of pattens worn during the 12th to 15th centuries in Europe. Then we will turn our attention to hinged wooden pattens If you bring a pair of turn shoes (or similar types of shoes) you can leave the class with a pattern to make your own pattens with a few simple-to-use tools. We will walk though the process of making a pair of pattens, doing some of the work on-site where possible. 10 person limit (auditing class is possible) no class fee.

Finger loop braiding to make the most common two-color pattern. Tablet weaving to warp an easy fourteenth century pattern. Class participation mandatory. Class limit: 12. No fee; handout and silk provided. Tablet weavers need to bring a loom and 23 or 29 tablets.

This course explores the evolution of 16th century hat styles for English noblewomen in the Tudor Period. No construction techniques will be described. $4 for color handout.

Using a hands-on approach with patterns in color that make will help make learning easier. (fees for materials)

This class examines portraiture and sculpture from the late quattrocentro of appropriate hairstyles and headdresses to complement Italian Renaissance dress styles.

The period way to knit utilizing double pointed needles to make items such as hats, gloves and socks. Class limit 5.

This course includes a look at some of the variations of headcoverings worn with cotehardies and surcoats with a focus on fabric fillets. Two methods of stiffening fabric fillets will be shown (without resorting to plastic!). Types of materials, both period and modern equivalents, will be discussed, and patterns will be available to copy.

"Chopine" or chapiney is a European term for a range of heeled shoes variously called zoccoli, pianelli and calcagnetti. This class teaches about the chopines and how they were made.