"A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron. "
~ Horace Mann

Classes Offered:

Contact me if you are interested in having me come teach! If you are interested in having me teach a class that is not offered below, let me know and I'll see if it can be created. Please understand that I live in the greater Seattle area. Classes must take place in the Pacific Northwest.

The Medieval Tailor: Recreating Women's 14th Century Clothing

Offered in two four-hour sessions (preferably on the same day).
Part I: Overview of a Century
Part II: Patterns, Pattern Drafting, and Sewing Techniques

Patterning

Rectangular Construction for Garments of 14th century Western Europe (full day)
All Day Kirtle Workshop - Make a personal 14th century kirtle pattern

Construction

Handsewing Techniques (two hours)
Medieval Buttons, Buttonholes, and Eyelets (two hours)
Tablet Woven Edging (four hours)
Embroidery - The basic stitches you will always use (2 two hour classes or one 4 hours class)

Accessories and Techniques

The Medieval Pouch (four hours)
Hoods (two hours)
Stockings - Draft your own pattern (four hours)