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Schedule of Classes
For information about accommodation and box
lunches, scroll to the end of this page.
For illustrations of each hat or gloves, refer to Photo Gallery.
Events
Schedule of Classes
Seminars
Workshops
Fashion Shows
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MILLINERY
MADE EASY (2 days)
This workshop is a must if you
want to learn basic millinery techniques used with buckram. It will
provide a solid and basic foundation upon which to build your
knowledge. You will create a pillbox hat frame using buckram, millinery
wire and joiners plus you will learn why batting and bias binding
contribute to a couture hat.
The first day is spent creating a buckram frame pillbox hat and the second
day you will learn how easy it is to cover the hat frame.
To continue your pursuit of
millinery techniques working with buckram, the following workshops are
suggested: Millinery Made Easy II, Vivacious Victorian Hats, Garden
Party and Freeform Buckram.
February 3-4, 2012 (Friday/Saturday)
Registration deadline: Friday, January 27, 2012
April 27-28, 2012 (Friday/Saturday)
Registration deadline: Friday, April 20, 2012
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $100.00
Kit fee: $12.00 Payable at workshop
Basic sewing experience required
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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SAUCY
FASCINATOR (one day)
Head adornments not only enhance
the face but they add a touch of mystery and glamour to a simple
outfit. The saucer fascinator does just that. It's the
ultimate head adornment according to the British royal family. It
can be worn on many occasions such as a tea, church, weddings, cocktail
parties, graduations, and so on. Buckram hat frame #BF2555 or
#BF2556 is included in the kit. The hat frames have a rounded
crown with a 3" or 4" brim.
In this workshop you will learn how to
cover the buckram saucer fascinator and embellish it with feathers,
flowers, fabrics, rhinestones, and other materials.
May 11, 2012 (Friday)
Registration deadline: Friday March 4, 2012
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $50.00
Basic hand sewing experience required
Kit fee: $12.00 Payable at workshop
Location: Cincinnati, OH |
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GLOVEMAKING:
AN ANCIENT ART (one day)
Whether you have a fitting problem, a need to make a gift or just want to wear custom gloves that fit, this
workshop is for you! Learn the ancient art of glovemaking in
this unique workshop. Simple instructions, samples and visual aids
will guide you step-by-step through the process of hand stitching custom
gloves. You will learn gloving terminology, stitches, fabric
requirements and much more. You will also be shown a large
collection of vintage gloves that will provide the inspiration to make
more.
February 18,
2012 (Saturday)
Registration deadline: Friday, February 10, 2012
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $50.00
Basic hand sewing experience required
Kit fee: $10.00 Payable at workshop
Location: Cincinnati, OH |
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MILLINERY
MADE EASY II (two days)
This workshop is a follow-up to Millinery
Made Easy but not a prerequisite. A boater buckram hat frame is
constructed using basic millinery techniques. The boater has a flat crown
and large flat brim. Fabric choices, styles and embellishments
will be discussed. Emphasis is placed not only on the construction
of the hat frame but the millinery techniques used to add a brim to a
crown and also cover the hat so
it looks fresh and beautiful.
The first day is spent constructing the
buckram hat frame; the second day you will cover the hat frame and
insert the lining. Embellishments will be discussed. Time permitting, you may also
start to embellish the
hat.
March 23-24, 2012 (Friday/Saturday)
Registration deadline: Friday, March 16, 2012
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $100.00
Kit fee: $15.00 Payable at workshop
Basic sewing experience required
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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VIVACIOUS
VICTORIAN HATS (2 days)
There
is something captivating and romantic about the hats worn during the Victorian era.
This is your opportunity to create a beautiful Victorian hat
of your own while learning many millinery techniques. Fabric choices,
styles and embellishments of the period will be discussed as well as
various fabrication methods.. Emphasis is placed on the
technique of adding a brim to a crown. Although this workshop is a follow-up to Millinery Made
Easy which is a pillbox without a brim, it is not
a prerequisite.
The first day is spent learning millinery
techniques and constructing the
buckram hat frame; the second day you will cover the hat frame and
insert the lining. Embellishments will be discussed and you may also have time to start embellishing
your hat.
April 13-14,
2012 (Friday/Saturday)
Registration deadline: Friday, April 6, 2012
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $100.00
Kit fee: $15.00 Payable at workshop
Basic sewing experience required
Location: Cincinnati, OH |
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HOW
DO YOU DRESS A HAT? (one day)
This workshop concentrates on simple
embellishments for stylish hats that need ‘something’ to make it
unique. Embellishments include two different styles of ribbon
flowers/leaves, a double bow using horsehair braid, a horsehair pouf, a
velvet chou, and fabric feathers. Participants will take home a variety
of embellishments made in class. Many of the techniques are also
suitable for embellishing apparel.
Available on
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FREEFORM
BUCKRAM (two days)
This workshop is for participants
who have previously taken one of the following classes: Millinery Made
Easy, Millinery Made Easy II, Vivacious Victorian Hats, Garden
Party. Creativity is the 'name of the game' in this class.
On day one you will utilize the millinery techniques learned in previous
class(es) to create your own design. After creating the buckram
frame, on day two you will cover the frame with fabric and embellish it.
March 16-17,
2012 (Friday/Saturday)
Registration deadline: Friday, March 9, 2012
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $100.00
Kit fee: $15.00 Payable at workshop
Basic sewing experience required
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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PARTY
PIZZAZZ (one day)
Prepare for the coming holidays by creating a confection of a hat to
wear. It starts with a mini-pillbox hat frame that is covered
with your most luxurious fabric. Then the magic starts as
you create the embellishments to adorn it. During this time, you
will learn about various millinery techniques and embellishment
details. You will leave the workshop with a beautiful party hat
and the hands-on experience to create many more.
Available on
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HAT
FRAME COVER-UP (one day)
You will have a lot of fun in this
workshop "dressing" a buckram frame (BF6053).
Participants in this creative workshop will learn how to cover a buckram
hat frame using several different methods depending on the fabrication
and occasion. Millinery
techniques such as the proper stitches to use, how to sew and insert
linings, and draping a hat frame will be discussed and demonstrated. You will leave the
workshop with a beautiful hat that you created and the confidence to create many more
hats. It's a great way to supplement your hat wardrobe without
spending a fortune for a new hat!
February 17,
2012 (Friday/Saturday)
Registration deadline: Friday, February 10, 2012
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $50.00
Kit fee: $10.00 Payable at workshop
Basic sewing experience required
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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FANTASY
TEARDROP (one day)
Do you love the "little nothing" hats that were worn in
the 30s on the forehead? Well, now is your opportunity to create a
fascinator using a teardrop hat frame in a style that you love - especially now that they are back
in style! You will cover a teardrop hat frame base with fashion fabric and
then use your creativity to fashion an adornment. You can even
create your own bridal headpiece! Samples and
illustrations will be available to spark your imagination.
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GARDEN
PARTY (two days) Greet
the lazy, hazy days of summer with a beautiful summer hat! In this
class, you will learn many millinery techniques while creating a
hat using buckram. The hat consists of a brim and a very narrow
side band. There is no crown which means that you will stay
refreshingly cool. The first day you will create the hat frame;
the second day is spent learning how to cover the hat frame with fabric
and embellishing it. After finishing your garden party hat, you
will be all set to invite your friends over for afternoon tea!
March 2,
2012 (Friday/Saturday)
Registration deadline: Friday, February 24, 2012
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $100.00
Kit fee: $15.00 Payable at workshop
Basic sewing experience required
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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All
workshops are conducted in the studio of Pattern Studio. To
provide you with individual attention, the maximum number for each class is limited
to six participants. Instructions and/or a pattern will be
provided with each class as well as an overview of what you will
accomplish each day.
After registration, you will receive a
Supply List and directions to the studio. Several of the workshops
require that you bring sewing supplies and a selection of fabrics.
By registering early, you will ensure your place in a class and it will
give you enough time to assemble your sewing supplies and select fabrics
to bring.
If you have any questions or just need more information,
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MISCELLANEOUS
INFORMATION
o Registration deadline for each
workshop is one week prior to the workshop date.
o Upon registration, you will receive a class confirmation,
location, directions and a list of supplies that you must bring to the workshop.
o To ensure that each participant receives individual attention,
class size is limited to six participants with a minimum of three
participants.
o Participants are responsible for making arrangements for
accommodation and/or travel.
o For one- or two-day workshops, you may bring your own lunch or
order a box lunch as explained below.
o Classes are never conducted for only one person.
Withdrawals received up to the class deadline will receive a full
refund: after the class deadline, $25.00 will be deducted from the
refund. No shows are not entitled to a refund.
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Accommodation
Information
The following hotels are within 3 miles from the workshop location and
there are many restaurants and fast food places in the area such as
Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel, Ruby Tuesday, etc.
Red Roof Inn
2301 E. Sharon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241
Phone: 513/771-5552, Fax: 513/771-5689, Web Site: www.redroof.com
LaQuinta Inn & Suites Sharonville
11029 Dowlin Drive, Sharonville, OH 45241
Phone: 513/771-0300, Fax: 513/771-6411, Web Site: LQ.com
Drury Hotels
2265 E. Sharon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241
Phone/Fax: 513/771-5601, Web Site: druryhotels.com, Reservations: 800/DRURYINN
Box Lunch
Information
Box lunches are available providing you specify your request on your
Registration Form. They are $8.50 and contain a delicious sandwich on whole
wheat bread, pasta salad, bag of potato chips and chocolate
brownie. Sandwich fillings are turkey, ham, tuna salad and chicken
salad. On the Registration Form, specify 'Box Lunch' in the
Workshop Name column, Sandwich Filling in the Workshop Location column,
and $8.50 in the Cost column for each day you are attending.
Bottled water only will be available at the studio.
For additional information
contact:
Pattern Studio
P.O. Box 15874
Cincinnati,
OH 45215-0874
Phone/Fax:
513-821-4287
E-Mail: pstudio@patternstudio.com
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