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FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2006 |
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| 9:00-4:00 |
FABRIC SHOPPING TRIP Spend the day traveling to Western Massachusetts to visit one of the largest fabric stores in New England: Osgood Textile Co. This New England institution offers a great selection of silks, wools, linens & printed cotton. Lunch and transportation (leaving from/returning to Lexington) will be provided. Cost is $50 per person. (Limit 25) |
| 6:00-8:00 |
EVENING EXHIBIT & RECEPTION Join other symposium attendees, presenters and teachers for a social gathering at the Lexington Depot in Lexington Center. Original 18th century garments from the private collection of Hallie Larkin will be on display during the reception. This is a truly unique opportunity to view these exquisite pieces. Exhibit fee of $18 per person includes light refreshments. |
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SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006 |
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| 8:30-9:00 |
COFFEE & REGISTRATION Lexington Depot, Lexington, MA |
| 9:00-12:00 |
WORKSHOP A: SILK BONNETS Working with Sue Felshin, participants will learn about bonnets in 18th century New England while receiving instructions to complete a typical silk bonnet. Workshop fee is $50, all bonnet materials included. Participants should bring scissors and a thimble. (Class size is limited to 12.) |
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WORKSHOP B: DANIEL NUTTING POCKETBOOK
Penny
Lacroix, Westford Historical Society Director, will lead a
workshop on reproducing a Revolutionary War period man's
pocketbook based on an original in the Westford Historical
Society’s collections.
Daniel Nutting carried his
pocketbook in the Battle of Bunker Hill. The original was
allegedly spun, dyed, woven and sewn by his wife. Ours will
be made of commercial materials, but pictures of originals
will be presented for comparison and inspiration.
Workshop fee of $30 includes all materials but
participants should bring general sewing supplies.
Participants also have the option of bringing one piece
(8”x20”) of cotton or linen fabric that is special to him or
her to be used as lining fabric. (Class size is limited to
15)
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| 9:00-4:00 |
WORKSHOP C: COPLEY'S CAPS Hallie Larkin, of Southcoast Historical Associates, will assist participants in interpreting Copley's Caps, a variety of women's 18th Century caps based on the works of John Singleton Copley. Class will include a powerpoint overview of caps in period art work as well as extant caps. Cap construction, sewing stitches and a variety of ribbon trims will all be covered. A choice of three cap designs will be offered in advance. Note: These will NOT be campfollower type caps, they are higher on the fancy scale!! Workshop fee of $35 includes a pre-cut cap kit with fabric, thread, sewing needle, tapes and instructions. Decorative ribbons are not included. Participants will need thimble, sewing scissors, pins and the usual sewing supplies. (Class size is limited to 12.) |
| 12:00-1:00 | LUNCH** |
| 1:00-4:00 |
WORKSHOP D: SHOULDER YOUR BURDENS Looking for a way to make your load a bit lighter and easier to carry at events? If the answer is yes, then spend the afternoon learning to construct a market wallet and a snapsack, both common 18th century bags for civilians. Instructor Carrie Midura will teach participants the methods used for creating these everyday items as well as the basic stitches needed for 18th century sewing. Workshop fee of $25 includes all necessary materials but participants are encouraged to bring their own sewing kits, too. (Class size is limited to 15.) |
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WORKSHOP E: RIGID-HEDDLE WEAVING Linen and woolen tapes were the universal fasteners in Colonial America -- used to hold up petticoats and stockings, tie cloaks and aprons, and secure wallets and bags. Using modern rigid heddles, instructor Lauren Walker will cover the technical basics needed to weave a decent tape, then explore some refinements for adding pattern. Methods learned here can then be applied to period-style tape-loom weaving. Workshop fee of $40 includes a shuttle and rigid heddle that you can take home as well as yarns for weaving your tape. (Class size is limited to 15.) |
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Please note that lunch is not included for those attending
workshops on Sunday. |
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