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Schedule of Classes
For information about accommodation and box
lunches, scroll to the end of this page.
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 using buckram. It will
provide a firm and basic foundation upon which to build your
knowledge. You will create a pillbox hat 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
recommended: Millinery Made Easy II, Vivacious Victorian Hats.
September 10 - 11, 2010
Registration deadline: Friday, August 27, 2010
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $100.00
Kit fee: $15.00 Payable at workshop
Basic sewing experience required
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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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. 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!
November 5, 2010
Registration deadline: Friday, October 22, 2010
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $60.00 (includes hat frame)
Hand sewing experience required
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.
October 8, 2010
Registration deadline: Friday, September 24, 2010
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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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..
Although this workshop is a follow-up to Millinery Made Easy, it is not
a prerequisite.
The first day is spent learning and constructing the
buckram hat frame; the second day you will cover the hat frame and
insert the lining. You may also have time to start embellishing
your hat.
October 15 - 16, 2010
Registration deadline: Friday, October 1, 2010
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.
September 17, 2010
Registration deadline: Friday,
September 3, 2010
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $60.00
Basic sewing experience necessary
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
made 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 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. Time permitting, you may also embellish the
hat.
October 1 - 2,
2010
Registration deadline: Friday, September 17, 2010
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $100.00
Kit fee: $15.00 Payable at workshop
Basic sewing experience required
Location: Cincinnati, OH |
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FASCINATOR
FUN! (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 in a style that you love - especially now that they are back
in style! You will cover a fascinator base with fashion fabric and
then use your creativity to fashion an adornment. Samples and
illustrations will be available to spark your imagination.
September 18, 2010
Registration deadline: Friday, September 3, 2010
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $60.00 (includes fascinator hat frame)
Basic sewing experience required
Location: Cincinnati, OH |
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GLITZY
HOLIDAY TOPPER (one day)
What better way to
complement your holiday wardrobe than with a special chapeau
that you have created. It all starts with hat frame BF5T, BF28 or
BF28P and only gets better. First, the hat frame is covered in a
glitzy holiday fabric. After that the excitement starts as you
embellish it with holiday trims and flowers. All the while, you
will learn various millinery techniques so that you can create more
beautiful hats. Greet the holidays by making a fashion statement!
November 6, 2010
Registration deadline: Friday, October 22, 2010
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $60.00 (includes hat frame)
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 two weeks 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 Class size is limited to six participants to ensure each person
receives individual attention. Please register early.
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.
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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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