[h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?
I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia Member, Australian Costumers Guild ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?
I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? As I am on the East coast, in the Philly area, if anyone happens to know of any that will be taking place at that time or any time, please let me know as well because we seem to be starved for costuming events in the northeast. Strange as it may seem though, especially since it is the oldest region in the country. California and vacinity seems to have a really really active reenacting/costuming community. Does anyone know why all the action is out there? Things do happen in this region but in very isolated events. Aside from the active Civil War reenactor groups most others seem to hide and surface a couple times a year for a few of the larger events but that is it. Goal number 1: Try to talk the Glenfoerd Mansion folk into hosting a costumed garden party or other kind of party at some time :D Take care!! Justine J. -Original Message- From: Aylwen Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 5:28 am Subject: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US? I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia Member, Australian Costumers Guild ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?
Justine, The problem with California is that the activity is centered around SF and LA, with little or nothing between. California is huge. . . there's 400 miles of not much in the middle! == Marjorie Wilser (in the middle. . . wishing for better events!) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Feb 22, 2010, at 11:03 AM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote: I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? As I am on the East coast, in the Philly area, if anyone happens to know of any that will be taking place at that time or any time, please let me know as well because we seem to be starved for costuming events in the northeast. Strange as it may seem though, especially since it is the oldest region in the country. California and vacinity seems to have a really really active reenacting/ costuming community. Does anyone know why all the action is out there? Things do happen in this region but in very isolated events. Aside from the active Civil War reenactor groups most others seem to hide and surface a couple times a year for a few of the larger events but that is it. Goal number 1: Try to talk the Glenfoerd Mansion folk into hosting a costumed garden party or other kind of party at some time :D Take care!! Justine J. -Original Message- From: Aylwen Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 5:28 am Subject: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US? I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia Member, Australian Costumers Guild ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I'm planning to arrive in time for the Newport Vintage Dance Week so will be bringing 1850s, 1890s and 1910 outfit with me. Have heard there might be some 18c workshops that I'm really interested in as well. Cheers, Aylwen On 23/02/2010, at 7:35 AM, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: Justine, The problem with California is that the activity is centered around SF and LA, with little or nothing between. California is huge. . . there's 400 miles of not much in the middle! == Marjorie Wilser (in the middle. . . wishing for better events!) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Feb 22, 2010, at 11:03 AM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote: I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? As I am on the East coast, in the Philly area, if anyone happens to know of any that will be taking place at that time or any time, please let me know as well because we seem to be starved for costuming events in the northeast. Strange as it may seem though, especially since it is the oldest region in the country. California and vacinity seems to have a really really active reenacting/ costuming community. Does anyone know why all the action is out there? Things do happen in this region but in very isolated events. Aside from the active Civil War reenactor groups most others seem to hide and surface a couple times a year for a few of the larger events but that is it. Goal number 1: Try to talk the Glenfoerd Mansion folk into hosting a costumed garden party or other kind of party at some time :D Take care!! Justine J. -Original Message- From: Aylwen Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 5:28 am Subject: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US? I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia Member, Australian Costumers Guild ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?
I know you said you are going on July, but during the last couple of days in June there is a big 18th century event called Under the Redcoat in Williamsburg: http://www.33rdfoot.org/UTR.html Also, I don't live on the east coast anymore, but friends of mine do and they seem to do a lot of period events (CW/Victorian, Regency and 18th c). From: Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 9:06:18 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US? I'm planning to arrive in time for the Newport Vintage Dance Week so will be bringing 1850s, 1890s and 1910 outfit with me. Have heard there might be some 18c workshops that I'm really interested in as well. Cheers, Aylwen On 23/02/2010, at 7:35 AM, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: Justine, The problem with California is that the activity is centered around SF and LA, with little or nothing between. California is huge. . . there's 400 miles of not much in the middle! == Marjorie Wilser (in the middle. . . wishing for better events!) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Feb 22, 2010, at 11:03 AM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote: I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? As I am on the East coast, in the Philly area, if anyone happens to know of any that will be taking place at that time or any time, please let me know as well because we seem to be starved for costuming events in the northeast. Strange as it may seem though, especially since it is the oldest region in the country. California and vacinity seems to have a really really active reenacting/costuming community. Does anyone know why all the action is out there? Things do happen in this region but in very isolated events. Aside from the active Civil War reenactor groups most others seem to hide and surface a couple times a year for a few of the larger events but that is it. Goal number 1: Try to talk the Glenfoerd Mansion folk into hosting a costumed garden party or other kind of party at some time :D Take care!! Justine J. -Original Message- From: Aylwen Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 5:28 am Subject: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US? I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia Member, Australian Costumers Guild ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?
Sigh, I'd absolutely love to go to the Newport Vintage Dance week. Every year they send me the publication for it but there is no way I can afford it yet, not to mention I have no dance partner so it would be silly to go and not be able to dance. That is so true about Cali. being a large state, I hadn't even considered that many of the events are limited to certain areas within the state. There are a couple things I.ve be wanting to mention, but should probably open a new topic for them. I'll keep my eyes posted for local events though in summer and pass the word long if I find out about anything. :) -Justine. -Original Message- From: Beteena Paradise bete...@mostlymedieval.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 4:35 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US? I know you said you are going on July, but during the last couple of days in June there is a big 18th century event called Under the Redcoat in Williamsburg: http://www.33rdfoot.org/UTR.html Also, I don't live on the east coast anymore, but friends of mine do and they seem to do a lot of period events (CW/Victorian, Regency and 18th c). From: Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 9:06:18 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US? I'm planning to arrive in time for the Newport Vintage Dance Week so will be bringing 1850s, 1890s and 1910 outfit with me. Have heard there might be some 18c workshops that I'm really interested in as well. Cheers, Aylwen On 23/02/2010, at 7:35 AM, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: Justine, The problem with California is that the activity is centered around SF and LA, with little or nothing between. California is huge. . . there's 400 miles of not much in the middle! == Marjorie Wilser (in the middle. . . wishing for better events!) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Feb 22, 2010, at 11:03 AM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote: I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? As I am on the East coast, in the Philly area, if anyone happens to know of any that will be taking place at that time or any time, please let me know as well because we seem to be starved for costuming events in the northeast. Strange as it may seem though, especially since it is the oldest region in the country. California and vacinity seems to have a really really active reenacting/costuming community. Does anyone know why all the action is out there? Things do happen in this region but in very isolated events. Aside from the active Civil War reenactor groups most others seem to hide and surface a couple times a year for a few of the larger events but that is it. Goal number 1: Try to talk the Glenfoerd Mansion folk into hosting a costumed garden party or other kind of party at some time :D Take care!! Justine J. -Original Message- From: Aylwen Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 5:28 am Subject: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US? I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia Member, Australian Costumers Guild ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I will agree and disagree with this comment. We have a number of weekend renfaires in my area, and a very big civil war event once a year. We are also going to have a Jane Austen event in May. But other than that... you are right, very little else goes on in the middle of California. Kimiko from Fresno But at least I can travel elsewhere if I had more time. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, February 22, 2010 12:35:39 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US? Justine, The problem with California is that the activity is centered around SF and LA, with little or nothing between. California is huge. . . there's 400 miles of not much in the middle! == Marjorie Wilser (in the middle. . . wishing for better events!) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Southeastern PA resources:
Hello all, while I have been fairly quiet on the mailing list until today there are a few things that have been waiting to be passed along to everyone. First: I know of an excellent source for good, plentiful, and usually dirt cheap fabrics, trims, notions, etc. They now have a website I believe but you must visit their stores in-person to shop. They offer student discounts on fabrics now also although they usually were willing to give me the discount in the past when I inquired about it. It is called Jo-Mar and they are located throughout the Philly area. Most of their fabrics I was told are leftovers from wholesalers and such (in NY in particular) so the fabric can be purchased sometimes in huge quantities, and generally measures about 54 which is great for large projects. The inventory is constantly changing and varies from store to store and once something is gone it's gone for good so I've learned to stock up to be sure I don't run out and end up stuck later with an unfinished project. The location I frequent in the Northeast has quite a few rolls of 100% cotton tape and is already preshrunk. It's 19cents a yard and absolutely authentic and perfect for making period underpinnings where drawstrings or tapes were used. They have a million yards of different eyelet trims and laces right now too. Not to mention how many millions of yards of LARGE rolls of satin ribbon they have right now, all different colours. They are sold in 100 yard rolls for $5.00. If anyone would be interested in coming to this area to do a Jo-Mar shop-hopping trip I would be more than happy to lead the tour since I've been to nearly all of them, excluding locations on the far end of the city or those that have just recently opened. If anyone would be interested in a middle man who cannot get to this area, I would also be glad to find my way back to the yahoo group pages where goods can be traded and list some things for sale. It's usually better though to go in person because quantities vary and are constantly changing with fabrics. Second: One other thing I would like to mention again that I think I mentioned last year, is that I would like very much still to organize a group where the costumers, reenactors, vintage dancers, etc. in this region can unite and possibly plan public events of our own. This was experimented with breifly last summer but did not succeed. However, if anyone would be interested and is in the Philadelphia/Southeastern PA region please let me know. Thank you all for your ear and hope to talk soon. -Justine J. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Costume Workshops in US
Costume College 2010, presented by the Costumer's Guild West, is the first weekend in August, In Los Angeles, if you can get here. It is a great event, with three days of workshops and the price is fabulous! http://www.costumecollege.org Hope to see you there. Ever, Regina in L.A. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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What are the exact dates? August begins on a Sunday - so is it the 1st or 2nd weekend of August? Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia Member, Australian Costumers Guild On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 12:10 PM, Regina Lawson reginalaws...@gmail.com wrote: Costume College 2010, presented by the Costumer's Guild West, is the first weekend in August, In Los Angeles, if you can get here. It is a great event, with three days of workshops and the price is fabulous! http://www.costumecollege.org Hope to see you there. Ever, Regina in L.A. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costuming Events in the US/East coast Jul-Aug-Sept
Early August might be late for your visit, but the Costume Society of America is having a symposium Fashion In Fiction - The Dark Side October 8-10 http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionII/event_workshop_sym.htm I'm a DC person and if I'm still local in October (long story) I plan to attend. I too would be interested in any potential Philly shopping trips. I don't think I've ever been to Jo Mar but I was very impressed with the South Street fabric district when I was last there. Allison T. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I have been to the South Street shops once but found most of what was being sold to be very expensive, like anywhere from $10-80 per yard fabrics. Jo-Mar is very cheap. I went crazy last year, taffeta was on sale for $2 a yard, and they had plaids in all different colours. I ended up taking a tube of cream and gold coloured home. I made a 15 yd 1860s day dress and there is still a great deal left on the tube. If I could afford to buy all of what I saw and liked there I would keep it a secret :P but there is so much that could be used in wonderful ways. Keep me posted if ever you come up into the area or I'll keep you posted if something comes up :) Take care. -Justine J. -Original Message- From: A. Thurman athur...@gmail.com To: Historic Costume List h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 8:56 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costuming Events in the US/East coast Jul-Aug-Sept Early August might be late for your visit, but the Costume Society of America is having a symposium Fashion In Fiction - The Dark Side October 8-10 http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionII/event_workshop_sym.htm I'm a DC person and if I'm still local in October (long story) I plan to attend. I too would be interested in any potential Philly shopping trips. I don't think I've ever been to Jo Mar but I was very impressed with the South Street fabric district when I was last there. Allison T. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Justine, I remember Jo-Mar fondly from a visit in the late 90s. Stuff of legend! :) I would be sure to look you up if I ever get back to the area! Most remembered: having a huge bag with my purchases inside, I held it by the top edge, using both hands. I slung it gleefully over my head to carry it on my back out to the car. When the bag landed, the bottom split out and there went my treasures, plunk on the floor. I laughed hysterically. What else could I do? It was too absurd. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Feb 22, 2010, at 7:04 PM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote: I have been to the South Street shops once but found most of what was being sold to be very expensive, like anywhere from $10-80 per yard fabrics. Jo-Mar is very cheap. I went crazy last year, taffeta was on sale for $2 a yard, and they had plaids in all different colours. I ended up taking a tube of cream and gold coloured home. I made a 15 yd 1860s day dress and there is still a great deal left on the tube. If I could afford to buy all of what I saw and liked there I would keep it a secret :P but there is so much that could be used in wonderful ways. Keep me posted if ever you come up into the area or I'll keep you posted if something comes up :) Take care. -Justine J. -Original Message- From: A. Thurman athur...@gmail.com To: Historic Costume List h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 8:56 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costuming Events in the US/East coast Jul-Aug- Sept Early August might be late for your visit, but the Costume Society of America is having a symposium Fashion In Fiction - The Dark Side October 8-10 http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionII/event_workshop_sym.htm I'm a DC person and if I'm still local in October (long story) I plan to attend. I too would be interested in any potential Philly shopping trips. I don't think I've ever been to Jo Mar but I was very impressed with the South Street fabric district when I was last there. Allison T. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
