Costume workshops are designed to suit the participants who
may be experienced sewers or beginner costume-makers.
A short introduction and demonstration is followed by practical work.
Topics such as:
historical embroidery
make an Elizabethan ruff
jewellery-making for beginners
renovate an old costume, any historical or fantasy item - Improve your Costume
braid-making the Japanese/Native Indian/African way
Victorian pleating styles
Victorian beadwork flowers
sewing on beads, sequins, braids and found articles
Almost any other women's historic costume topic can be covered, 1066 - 1950. Also fantasy and science fiction costume techniques can be requested.
Maximum number per workshop is 14 so that everyone can benefit from personal tuition. Workshops are suited to people aged 12 and above and people with disabilities,
men and women, anyone who can sew with basic stitches. Specialist
materials can be purchased on the day. Participants go home having learned
the techniques needed to finish an item in their own time. It is unlikely
that any item can be completed during a workshop as hand-sewing techniques are
mostly taught and everyone is slower when they are leaning.
Workshops can be located
in south London or your venue. These workshops fit in well at historic and
heritage festivals, giving a completely different view of the social history of
the times.
The workshop leader is a qualified lecturer with 20 years experience of
teaching adults.
Create the Mood is fully covered by Public Liability Insurance.