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Clothiers Seminar North

Driving Directions:

The Coon Rapids Evangelical Free Church is located just off the intersection of Main Street and US Highway 10 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

From US Highway 10, take the Main Street exit east1 block to Coon Creek Boulevard. Take Coon Creek Boulevard north 1 block and turn left on 128th Avenue and then left into the church driveway.

Here is the link to the directions on the church's website.
http://www.coonrapidsfree.org/aboutus/location.htm

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Site Fee for Adults (ages 14 and up) $7
non-members fee: $3

The lunch will be $4 and limited to 100 people, we encourage people to pre-reg for lunch. We will sell any remaining lunches day of.

Sausages: pork, cheese, spices
Various Homemade Mustards
Onion and Cheese Tarts (Vegetarian option): Flour, shortening, eggs, milk,
cheese, onions (please indicate on your pre-reg if you require a vegetarian
option or contact the cook directly)
Pottage of Cabbage: Cabbage, vegetable broth, onions, salt, pepper
Squash soup: Squash, vegetable broth, milk or cream, spices
Stewed Plums:Plums, sugar, spices
Custard: Eggs, Milk Sugar, Spices
Bread

All dishes are Gluten-Free except for the Onion and Cheese Tarts and bread.

There will be disposable items available for lunch, but attendees are welcome to bring their feast gear as there will be facilities to clean them afterwards. We do encourage that you bring your own drink vessel for the event.

Site opens to staff: 8 am
Site opens to populace: 9 am
Morning class period: 10 am - 12 noon
Lunch break: 12 noon to 1:30pm
Walk Through History: 1:30 - 3pm
Afternoon class period: 3-6 pm
Site closes for everyone: 7 pm

Class List:

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Advanced Nalbinding: 6 New Stitches
taught by Lady Vćtildr Eyvindrdóttir
Class length: 1hour
Class maximum: 8 people
-This class is intended for those who have already learned and are confident with the basics of nalbinding and would like to learn more stitches. The following stitches will be taught: Oslo, Mammen (or Korgen), Brodn's, York, Dalby, and A.sle mitten stitch. Materials will be available for those who did not bring their own (needle and yarn). There is no class fee though donations to cover materials are welcome.

Advanced Nalbinding: Socks!
taught by Lady Vćtildr Eyvindrdóttir
Class length: 1hour
Class maximum: 8 people
-This class is intended for those who have already learned and are confident with the basics of nalbinding. The class will cover the basics on how to make a pair of awesome nalbinded socks. Materials will be available for those who did not bring their own (needle and yarn). There is no class fee though donations to cover materials are welcome.

16th century ruffs
taught by HL Gweniver Kenwyn of Roseveth
This class will be discussion about the different styles of ruffs worn throughout the 1500s. We'll cover tips on how to construct and starch your own ruffs and show examples of what type of lace you can either make or purchase to adorn the edges.

Early Period Tunics for Northern Europe and the Mediterranean
taught by Lady Samia al-Kaslaania bint Ayyub
The class will examine tunics that were worn and the period techniques that are used to fit them properly.

Knitting period hose
taught by Maestra Giovanna di Battista da Firenze
The class will examine surviving examples of knitware from Europe and the Middle East and will discuss general construction techniques used to make stockings for use in the SCA. You are welcome to bring knitting but this will not be a how-to knit class.

Sewing Machine Use and Maintenance
taught by Maestra Giovanna di Battista da Firenze
While our historic counterparts did not have the luxury of using a machine for garment construction, most of us do use these tools. This class will focus on people who are planning their first sewing machine purchase, and those who have never used a sewing machine. Along with general operation we will discuss general maintenance, threading the machine, winding a bobbin, changing a needle and how to tell when you need to go to a professional.
This is a hands on class and there will be several machines available to try.

Draping a Grand Aissiette Pattern on a Live Form:
2 hours
taught by Lady Elizabeth Upton
The class size is limited for 8 drapers and 8 bodies being fit.
This class will be a very fast pace hands on lab with a short tutorial at the beginning of the class. The tutorial will cover briefly the concepts of grain-line, extant garments, pictorial evidence, recommended pattern shapes, and a short how to session. The majority of this class will be spent actually draping the pattern. Muslin with the grain-lines marked will be provided as well as pencils and safety pins. The goal is for the draper to go home knowing how to pattern, with notes and the draped muslin for reference, and the volunteer body to go home with a paper pattern for themselves. If you would like to attend this class but you do not have someone to fit please contact me in advance so that I can find one for you. ester at umn dot edu

Those Pesky Pants-Drafting for the Lower Half:
1 hour
taught by Lady Elizabeth Upton
This class will cover the basics of starting with measurements and moving to a working mock up. Hand-outs of a blend of two drafting patterns will be available. The drafting pattern will be taken step by step, how to achieve different period looks will be mentioned, and finally trouble shooting with a mock up will be covered. (As well as posteriors, hopefully, by the end of class) This is mostly a lecture class, though hands on visuals will be available.

Shirts for Men by Constanza de Sevilla
1 hr long.
This class will point out some features of men's shirts that are different from making a similar garment for women.

Handstitching for Anybody
taught by Constanza de Sevilla
Class limit is 10.
Learn and practice a few simple stitches and what they could be used for. Just a few of these are: double running, chain, stem, and whip stitch. 10 kits will be available for $3 and will include embroidery thread, needles, 2 different colors of linen and cotton thread for hand sewing.
I will have a few pairs of scissors. Also, please bring pen and paper to take notes. This class will not have a handout.

Fibers 101: Fiber Identification, or, Margaret Sets Things On Fire!:
taught by THL Margaret Fitzwilliam of Kent
Well, we know it's fabric, but what is it *made* of? This class covers some various methods to determine what fibers make up a piece of textile. Will potentially include burn testing if the weather is cooperative. If you have a piece of mystery fabric, bring it along and we'll see if we can figure out what it's made of.

Fibers 102: Care and Feeding of Your Fabric:
taught by THL Margaret Fitzwilliam of Kent
Now that I know what it's made of, how do I wash it? Is it safe to wash it in the first place? How do I dry it? How should I store it? What if I want to dye it? Where did those holes com from? Can I iron it? Is that bloodstain ever going to come out? Find answers to these and other questions about the care and feeding of your incipient or already-existing fabric stash.

XIII Century Academic Garb of a Juris Magister Civilis (Professor of Civil Law), taught by James of Odo, Fidelibus (1 HR)

I. University Life in Paris and England.
II. The gradual evolution of universities from Church governed to self governing.
III. The choices of dress especially at Oxford and Cambrige.
IV. My garb as an Oxford Professor of Civil Law.

Is It Seaworthy?
taught by Nuala inghean ui Chiondealbhean
What did the sailor on the go wear? From the vikings to the Sea Dogs of England, find out what he (or she) would chose. Includes what kind of cloth was used. Learn to make your own sea-petticoat. (1 HR.)

Greenland Garb for Guys
taught by Mistress Ealasaid nic Phearsoinn
The Greenland style with gores from underarm to hem has been popularized as a way of making a fitted women's gown, but when made shorter and looser-fitting like most of those actually found in Greenland, it makes a comfortable practical tunic with lots of shoulder room for men. In fact the "Greenland gown" with variations in length, fit and styling is documentable for men and women from the 11th to 15th century and possibly existed earlier as well. Accompanying garments such as hats, hoods and hose, also found in Greenland, complete the male outfit. Discussion class with handouts. 1 hr

Glovemaking Class
taught by THL Amytis de la Fontaine (2 hr class)
Discussion of history and decoration of gloves through the middle ages. Will discuss and answer any questions on the construction and patterning of gloves. Participants will pattern and start a felt glove to learn basic construction techniques needed.

Embroidered clothing during the middle ages
taught by THL Amytis de la Fontaine (1 hr)
A survey of decoration on secular clothing from approximately 900 – 1500. This class is drawn from examples, descriptions from the time, and looking at stitches, threads, and other applied materials that were used for decorating clothing.

Cotehardie for men
Taught by Master Jack Banyard
discussion on styles of cote's and how to draft for men
2 hours

Houpelandes
Taught by Master Jack Banyard
discussion on houeplandes (focusing on men) and their evolution. (this will include Burgundian)
2 hours

Venetians
Taught by Master Jack Banyard
how to draft 16th breeches/venetians for men, including how to put pockets in.
1 hour

Painless Machine Lining
taught by Druscilla Galbraith
1 hour
Lining makes clothing more durable, and easier to wear and launder. Interlining provides structure and support to the outer fabric allowing a delicate fabric to be fitted and stress friendly. This demo class will cover machine lining a sleeveless doublet, or a sideless surcoat with minimum effort. Also interlining to finish the seams of just about any garment, and make lining unnecessary. Both techniques are fast, with limited hand sewing. These are modern techniques utilizing the sewing machine; not historical.

Men's fitted hosen:
taught by Mistress Magdalena vander Meere
(1 hr)
How to make joined and unjoined hosen out of woven fabric. The class will include methods for measuring and fitting along with diagrams you can use to make your own.

A visual survey of men's European Cotes from the 14th and 15th century
taught by Mistress Magdalena vander Meere
(1 hr)
This class will consist of a slide show of images from manuscripts and some extant garments showing fit, colors and accessories. This would be an excellent class to take prior to Master Jack's drafting class, although it is not a requirement to take both.

Gothic Over Sleeves
taught by Baroness Marwen, 1 hr.
The class will examine various shapes of oversleeves in period artwork, with a focus between 1350 - 1450. Discussion of how such sleeves might be patterned will be accompanied with a handout. This class is appropriate for both men and women, as the sleeve shapes were often similar for both genders.

Research for Costumers 1 hour
taught by Mistress Eithni
The first step in creating a quality garment is doing some proper research. There’s no sense in making something you will be dissatisfied with in a few months, after all! Come learn how to find out what makes a good research source, how to spot a bad or misleading source, how to obtain information and sources that are being elusive, and how to find out pesky but important details. We will cover some of the elements of Eithni’s Research 101 class and those handouts will be available, but this class will specifically focus on how to perform costuming research. No class limit, handouts will be limited to 20, additional handouts will cheerfully be mailed after the class, if needed. Cost - None

Dressing the Safavid Persian Man 1 hour
taught by Jibra'il `Attar
A look at 16th-Century Safavid male clothing as seen in the miniatures of the period.
[Class Limit: 20, Handout: freewill donation to cover printing costs]

Period weaves for fabrics 1 hour
taught by Maestari Katriona
This class will examine the structure of fabric, looking at spin and the weave structure of what we in the SCA call "early period" northern Europe, and sources for research on the topic. This class will not discuss garb construction, but instead will help you choose the best fabric for creating an accurate outfit. This is an excellent class for weavers.

Men's Hats
taught by Mistress Elysabet de Warren
2 hours
This class will be a basic examination of hats worm by men in the 1500's (although some earlier hats may be examined). This class will discuss basic construction using modern milinery techniques to acheive a period look.

Men's Mongolian Attire
taught by Mistress Aramanthra the Vicious
--class description not yet available--

Pleatwork Embroidery
1 hour
Taught by THL Jutta van der Bruegghen (Ivetta)
In the class we will examine different pleating and smocking techniques that were used on men's gathered shirts. You will learn what is appropriate for different clothing applications and how to create the look.

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Walk Through History:

The Walk Through History will follow lunch so please plan accordingly.

The walk is a fashion show, where participants are arranged chronologically from early to late. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. There will be sheets provided at gate for you to fill out your name, what group you are from, time period and place for your garb, and any items of interest about your garb. A Master of Ceremonies will read off the information that you supplied. Please return your filled out forms to the gate, or hand them to Maestra Giovanna during the morning class period or during lunch. The Walk Through History will take place in the Sanctuary.

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