Costumer's Potluck

    
     With Winter coming to an end and Spring approaching  now is the time think ahead to the coming months of gatherings and events. A time to create new garb, add embellishments to old or try a completely new time period.  Bring your projects and join us in the Shire of Stormsport April 17, 2010 for a Costumer's Potluck at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Erie, Pa. (7180 Perry Highway Rt. 97).  The Event Begins at 10am and ends at 4pm.  The site itself will open at 9:30am closes at 5pm. 

     Come enjoy the day, share your costume knowledge and projects.  As a highlight, several costume classes are scheduled and will feature teachers from around our fair Kingdom including: Viking, period cloth buttons, 13th Century garb, German garb, 14th Century garb and period headdresses.  A complete list of teachers and classes will be posted on the AE list AND the Shire of Stomsport website.

    All are welcome to attend this FREE event although reservations would be appreciated.  Soup, breads, spreads and drinks will be on hand but since this is a potluck, we ask that you please bring something to share and your own feast gear.   Although there will not be organized children activities, there will be an area for children to play but they must be supervised by an adult at all times.  Any questions, concerns or reservations should be directed to your Hostess Countess Ilish O'Donovan (Wendy Meka, 1219 Lake Street, Lake City, Pa. 16423, illish_o@hotmail.com or 814-774-0614)
 
DIRECTIONS:  Find your best I-90.  Take Interstate 90 to Exit 27 (old exit 7, Route 97). Take Route 97 North about 0.2 miles. The church entrance will be on your left.  Watch for signs.

Costumer's Potluck class schedule
 
10am   Classroom A
*Countess Ilish O’Donovan

Hats and headdresses everywhere so put one on your head!

An open discussion on hats and head coverings in the society and how to use headcoverings to enhance your period dress.  We will also look at pictorial examples of headgear.  Many examples of headgear from different time periods will be on hand to try.  

 
11am  Classroom B
*THBaroness Marsi of Hadley

Oh that Pesky Center Gore...

Having trouble inserting a gore into a flat of fabric? Is there always a hole at the top? Does the top pucker? Does your gore like to tear out after a few wearings? Take this hands on class and learn a nearly fool-proof method of inserting the gore so that you will not have most of those problems. If you have a needle and thread please bring it. If you have an on going project that requires gores or a failed project, bring it as well. Some practice fabric with gores to insert as well as needle and thread will be provided for the first 10 people. 
 

NOON  Classroom A

*Baroness Orianna Fridrikskona

The Greenland Gown: the 8 or 10 gore dress from Greenland, history and construction.

The class will cover the discovery of intact garments from the burial grounds of Herjolfsnaes, how they are constructed, and will give directions on how to fit and make your own.

1pm  Classroom B

*Lady Felicity Flußmüllner

An overview of 16th century German styles (men, women and children... hats, underclothes, over clothes, and outerwear).

Including Housebook, Swabian, Swiss, Cranach, Hausfrau, and Landsknecht styles.  We will discuss the differences between these styles and how they fit into German history. Handouts available for free.

2pm Classroom A

*Lady Esa Baird

The art of making cloth buttons

Enhance your garb with period style cloth buttons.  Hands-on class that teaches to make your own cloth buttons.  Class supplies provide for the first four students.  Auditor’s welcome.  

2pm Classroom B 

*Lady Roxanne de St.Luc
How to Sew Hakama (Japanese Pants)

Have you ever wondered how to make hakama (Japanese pleated pants)? Well, here's is your opportunity to learn how. Lady Roxanne de St.Luc will guide you through simple instructions to make your own. Every piece is just a rectangle! Instruction packets will be available to the first ten people. Some basics on wearing Japanese garb will also be covered if time allows.