Classes, Workshops, Lectures, and Presentations |
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Why not take some time out for yourself and come down to Hamilton to spend an afternoon or a weekend learning a new skill? Our classes and workshops are taught in a casual, supportive atmosphere that encourages questions and suggestions from all participants, with the result that the most unusual -- and useful -- kernels of wisdom will often turn up in the most unexpected quarters! We offer the following slate of classes and workshops for your consideration, and we hope that you'll come out and join us for a positive -- and fun -- learning experience! By the way, did you know that you can hire our teachers to come out to your area and teach your group? If you can't make it to Hamilton (or to one of our "on the road" classes), arrangements can be made for us to come to you. And we have a special co-marketing and revenue sharing program for historic sites, museums, and non-profit organizations. Contact us for details. are limited in size so that you can be assured of lots of personal attention. Please register early. January 17th, Ireland House Museum, Burlington, Ontario April 27th, War of 1812 Symposium, Ogdensburg, New York. Weekend workshop, April 6th and 7th, 2012 Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Please register early. ~ Available Classes and Workshops ~ One three-hour session One three-hour session Weekend workshop, two day-long sessions, or four three-hour sessions Weekend workshop, two day-long sessions, or four three-hour sessions Weekend workshop, two day-long sessions, or four three-hour sessions Weekend workshop, two day-long sessions, or four three-hour sessions One three-hour session Friday evening + weekend workshop or five three-hour sessions One three-hour session Friday evening + weekend workshop, or five three-hour sessions Weekend workshop, two day-long sessions, or four three-hour sessions One three-hour session One three-hour session One three-hour session One three-hour session One three-hour session (Note: Spa in the Home is NOT a prerequisite for this workshop - both are stand alone classes) Or put together a group of your own, and we'll do the class especially for you! ~ Available Lectures and Presentations ~ We are also available for speaking engagements, conferences, and the like. The following is just a sampling of the presentations we have available -- new topics are always under development, and we do take all special requests under consideration. As with our classes and workshops, we have a special co-marketing and revenue sharing program for historic sites, museums, and non-profit organizations. Contact us for details on our programs, fees, and offsets! From officers' wives to laundresses, from high society to the underbelly of society -- these women's stories and experiences are vastly different, and all deserve to be told. Powerpoint required. How to curl feathers, attach trims to hats, attach beads to garments, and a host of other odd and eccentric little skills that are critical for giving your outfits a professional finish. Powerpoint and flipchart required. An examination of accessories from the Regency period for both men and women. Powerpoint required. A how-to lecture-demo on altering commercial patterns so that they fit real people and accommodate figure challenges! Powerpoint and flip chart required. A condensation of our weekend workshop into a lecture-demo format. Flip chart required. A how-to adventure in tying and accessorizing turbans and other Regency headgear and accommodating modern hairstyles to a more period appearance. Powerpoint preferred, but not required for the short version of this presentation; Powerpoint required for the long version. Generations of seamstresses have passed down sewing secrets, many of which are no longer in common usage today . . . but boy, are they clever! Some of the most useful can be found in this presentation. Powerpoint required. |
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