[MR] Fwd: [AT] Collegium Class Info

[Trephina]

This collegium is in the East Kingdom -- but there are wonderful
classes being offered, so I thought I would forward it along....

Trephina la Broderesse

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Please pardon the cross-posting.  Forwarding is encouraged.

In service,
~ Hedewigis.


The following classes are scheduled for the Athena's Thimble
Collegium, 31 March 2007 in the Shire of Caer Adamant (Newark,
Delaware).  Event information is available at
http://www.caer-adamant.org/events.html


Athena's Thimble Colligium Class List

Track 1

11:00- 1:15   -Curvilinear Blackwork (2 hours)
Teacher - Mistress Bricia de Neubold,OL
Cost - $3
Limit - 15
Description
Class will briefly cover the history and use in period of the
curvilinear form of blackwork. The majority of the class will be
dedicated to hands on work in learning the form and how to execute the
fill stitches. Class limit 15 for the kits which include linen, black
silk, needle and hoop as well as extensive handout, cost $3. Others
wishing to bring their own materials are welcome


1:30 - 2:30  Make a 15th Century Embroidered Bag

Teacher - Master Richard Wymarc,OL
Cost - $4
Limit - 10 participating, unlimited observers
A basic introduction to a simple counted thread technique used in
14th-15th Century Germany. The class covers the basic stitch and some
details of drawstring bag construction. I will have ten kits
available, But I welcome observers. * Note - you may continue your
work during the second class: "14th/15th Century German Embroidery
History and Examples."
 2:45 - 3:45 14th/15th Century German Embroidery History and Examples

Teacher - Master Richard Wymarc,OL
Cost - None
Limit - 20 Handouts
This class will be an open discussion concerning a style of counted
thread embroidery used in Central Germany in the 14th/15th centuries.
I'll have lots of pictures of primary sources, references and
examples. Please feel free to bring along any of your own work to
show.



Track 2

11:00- 12:00  - Convent stitch
Teacher - Lord Eirikr Thorrison
Cost - $ 1
Limit - 10
Convent stitch is a couching stitch using wool thread and linen
ground. It started as early as the 12th century in Germany. Convent
stitch was used for covering large areas of wall hangings. Learn a
brief history and a practical hands on project.



12:15 - 1:15  - Pattern darning
Teacher - Mistress Mathilde Eschenback,OL
Cost - None
Limit - 6
Pattern darning is a simple counted technique that was spread
throughout Europe and the Middle East. A introduction to the different
types of pattern darning and regional styles will be followed by
hands-on practice.

1:30 - 2:30 - Defining Blackwork

Teacher - Mistress Mathilde Eschenback,OL
Cost - None
Limit - None
What did an Elizabethan person mean by the term blackwork? What does a
modern person mean? These issues need to be considered before we can
answer questions such as How old is blackwork? Did Chaucer really
describe blackwork, or was it some other type of embroidery? In this
class I will discuss the different meanings associated with blackwork
and how they affect our understanding of the historical context of
this type of embroidery.

 2:45 - 3:45 - Coptic Embroidery and Handstitching

Teacher - Patrikia Maria Agrissa Sgourina, OL
Cost - None
Limit - None

The first part of this class will explore Coptic embroideries, woven
pieces that imitate embroidery, and how to tell them apart. The second
part will look at examples of hand-stitching techniques in Coptic
garment construction, especially decorative seam finishes. These
decorative touches are suitable for many early period personas and
will change how you look at hand-work on early period garments.

Track 3

11:00- 12:00 - Embroidery on Clothing

Teacher - Mistress Gabrielle D'Outre Mer, OL
Cost - None
Limit - None
This visual lecture/workshop will discuss the ways that clothing was
embroidered and embellished in SCA period. This class will inspire you
to create beautiful embroidery for your SCA garb, regardless of time
period or skill level.


12:15 - 1:15  -  How to Write Winning Documentation
Teacher - Mistress Gabrielle D'Outre Mer, OL


Cost - None
Limit -None
Documenting a competition entry can be daunting and scary--unless you
know the secrets. This class will explain exactly what judges are
looking for, how they look for it, and how to write dazzling
documentation that will win every time.


1:30 - 2:30 - Bayeux Stitch

Teacher -  Lady Elizabet Marshal, COM
Cost - $2
Limit - participating, unlimited observers
Hands on class to learn this simple and impressive couching and laid
work stitch named after the famous embroidery which employs it.

2:45 - 3:45  - Lacis


Teacher - Mistress Cellach ingen Chernaig,OL
Cost - None
Limit - 8
Lacis is a form of embroidery where the pattern is woven into a net
ground. The tequnique was very popular in Europe during late period
and was used for window covers, bed covers, table covers and various
other common items.
During this class you will learn a brief history of the technique as
well as learn how to execute the darning stitch.

Track 4

11:00- 12:00  Needle-made Picot Hem Edgings
Teacher - Lady Johanna le Mercer
Cost - $1

Limit - 8
Description
Need a very narrow, decorative finish for linens, ruffs, or ruffles?
Picot hems (not in the tatting or needlelace senses, but in the
pulled-thread sense) may be the answer. This whitework technique
creates a finished edge that can be a tiny scallop or an ornate,
bead-encrusted border. Like other varieties of pulled thread work, the
possible variations are limited only by your materials and
imagination. We'll work on a simple one and talk about the complex
ones and possible applications.
Note * Eight kits are available at $1 each, or students can provide
their own materials -- a piece of countable fabric (not too fine),
strong thread such as pearl cotton no heavier than the threads in the
fabric, and sewing tools. Hoop/frame not necessary. Class maximum
twelve.

12:15 - 1:15

Makin' It Personal:  Personalized Elements in Elizabethan Embroidery
Teacher - Lady Briony of Chatham,COM
Cost - None

Limit - None
We all admire the beauty and workmanship of Elizabethan embroidery,
but in this class we'll examine the content of extant pieces to see
how their makers and owners worked their own personalities and
interests as well as aspects of their "popular culture"  into them.

1:30 - 2:30 - Gardens in Silk,Embroidered Vines and Flowers in Early
Jacobean Textiles
Teacher - Mistress Elizabeth Talbot,OL

Cost - $1
Limit - None
I'll discuss a cross section of home furnishings, clothing (mostly
jackets and coifs) embroidered with curvilinear vines, flowers and
birds.  I'll be
discussing the cultural ideas behind the use of flowers, the
techniques used (polychrome, monochrome and whitework) and extant
objects in various
museum collections.


2:45 - 3:45  - Jane Bostocke and her Sampler


Teacher - Mistress Anne of Hatfield,OL
Cost - None
Limit - None
A presentation on recently published information on Jane Bostocke: who
was she and who was Alice Lee.  Are the motifs just nice designs or is
there a meaning behind them? [Do you know if Elizabet is including
this info in her class?]
If there is time for hands on, we will try out some of the stitches.
Handout with [hopefully] detail photos.



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