Using books from The Modern Maker, overview of how to construct authentic fencing garb. I have been making my own fencing garb for 20 years. There are resources on specific construction of garb using historical patterns that are customized to…
07 Oct 2022
Dame Cristiana de Huntington, OL This class will explore paternosters and rosaries, two types of prayer beads commonly used in medieval Christian culture. We will look at examples in art, extant finds, and discuss what is known from legal records…
04 Oct 2022
Catedrático Gregorio Cristovalez de La Vega This class will cover an array of common tools used in tailoring and hand sewing, looking at how and why they are used, why you might want them, where to get them, and how…
04 Oct 2022
Domina Alys Graye Basics of Inkle Weaving. How to tie a weavers knot, how to make string heddles. Warping the loom and what to do when a warp string breaks. How to start and finish a narrow woven bang on…
04 Oct 2022
HL Tabytha Morgan This class will focus on learning how to recognize and evaluate the fiber content of unlabeled fabric, benefits, downsides, and best uses of said fabrics. We will also go over estimating yardage and functional price per yard,…
04 Oct 2022
HL Tabytha Morgan This class will focus on learning how to recognize and evaluate the fiber content of unlabeled fabric, benefits, downsides, and best uses of said fabrics. We will also go over estimating yardage and functional price per yard,…
04 Oct 2022
The Honourable Lady Sibylla de Waryn Learn about the various techniques, forms, and functions of hairnets from the earliest evidence up to 1600 C.E. Classroom: Ballroom A
04 Oct 2022
Lady Kitta Refr This is a detailed step-by-step overview of rectangular constructed dresses and tunics, such as Norse/ Viking, focusing on the trickier parts such as neck facings and underarm gussets. If there is time after class, we can discuss…
04 Oct 2022
Aurelia d'Ouessant OL An exploration into 16thC feathers used on hats. What type of feathers, who wore them, how were the worn and from where were they sourced. Learners will also be shown how to train feathers into the three…
04 Oct 2022
Lady Kitta Refr This class covers construction of an easy 4-panel apron dress with 4 gores along with fitting tips. Bring your fabric and cut out pieces along with the class. Classroom: Ballroom A