GBACG Renaissance Costume Clinic

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Annual Renaissance Costume Clinic Every year the GBACG holds a Costume Clinic in preparation for the Renaissance Faire Season Note: The 2007 Clinic will probably bee in January due to the GBACG event; "Elizabeth and the Pirate.". You may find more recently updated information at www.gbacg.org/calendar.htm Limited Attendance:  Email lisaswehla(at)juno(dot)com to reserve your space Renaissance Costume Clinic: Bring your swatches, patterns, muslins, accessories, ideas, or finished costumes to share or for advice on clothing for the Renaissance.   We will have examples of costumes, accessories  and underpinnings of this period (mostly second half of the 16th century,) books and patterns. We try to have both men and women's clothing of various classes. We'll be focusing primarily on Western Clothing, though we welcome any information you may want to share about other periods. Our experts will be available to help you select appropriate fabric, create simple and easy underpinnings, embellish your costume, and look more appropriate for the Heart of the Forest or other Renaissance Faires. We usually have small demos or artists who share their work with us. Creativity is admired and encouraged, and we'll also try to let you know how it was really done. We usually talk about some thrift store, retail and easy solutions for completing your costume as well as more complex researched recreations.
The GBACG, Costume Clinics and Sewing Circles Upcoming Costume Clinics: The GBACG has several Costume Clinics every year, as well as a Sewing Circle which meets every month. Victorian Costume Clinic, November 5th, 2006. San Francisco. We'll have a small panel of experts to help with fabric choices, construction techniques, pattern choices or drafting, jewellery, accesories, etc. San Bruno. This is a special Victorian Fitting Clinic. We'll have information on men's and women's fashions. Bring your Dicken's Fair or Civil War projects. Fitting assistance may be arranged in advance by calling Jwlhyfer at 510.839.8711. Presentations include: The new commercial historical patterns with Shelley Monson, Rydell Downward on Intermediate Cravat Tying, and a possible overview of the Laughing Moon Men's Patterns. Potluck Tea. Please bring something yummy to share. Call Jwlhyfer at 510.839.8711 to RSVP. Space is limited.  RSVP required.  All Costume Clinics are free and open to everyone and are casual, new-comer friendly events. Please bring something for the potluck and your ongoing projects to share with the group. Monthly Sewing Circle: The GBACG's monthly sewing circle known affectionately as "The Movie Lover's Sewing Circle" is a newcomer friendly, welcoming and supportive group for those interested in getting together with others to sew, share and socialise. It's "Stitch without the Bitch." We meet the first or second Sunday of every month at various locations throughout the Bay Area and encourage you to bring your small or large projects (space permitting) and something for our Potluck Tea. If you would like to be on the email list for the Sewing Circle please contact the costume clinic coordinator at lisaswehla(at)juno(dot)com, or you can call 510.839.8711. Everyone is welcome to come regardless of skill level, you don't even need to bring a sewing project - you can just come and socialize. We are always looking for hostesses in the Bay Area. Sewing Circles/Costume Clinics are free and open to the public, though space is sometimes limited.