On-Line Lecture Series
If you can't make it to the live class, you'll get access to the recording and any resource materials.
Witch Hat Fascinator
Tuesday, October 13, 8:00-9:00pm
Instructor: Miss Mina
Location: Zoom
Price: $20
October is the seaon of the witch! In this workshop we'll be making an adorable fascinator (small decorative hat). You'll lenr how to draft a pattern, assemble the hat and decorate it!
Students who want to craft along should have paper, pens, a ruler and measuring tape, scissors, fabric, something to stiffen it if necessary (interfacing, buckram, posterboard, etc.), hot glue, bias tape, a headband or hair clips, and lots of decorations.
This workshop is held on Zoom. The link will be sent with your registration confirmation email.
Subtle Sparkle: Edge Beading
Tuesday, November 17, 7:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Miss Mina
Location: Zoom
Price: $20
Rhinestones aren’t the only way to make your costumes sparkle! Beautiful beadwork made many burlesque costumes of the past shimmer. Learn to add a hint of sparkle to any edge of your costume! Beautiful on its own, edge-beading can also be used as a base for more elaborate beading, including beaded fringe. In this workshop, you will learn both the basic technique and more elaborate variations.
Students who want to bead along should have a piece of fabric with a finished edge, beads, beading needles, thread, and scissors.
This workshop is held on Zoom. The link will be sent with your registration confirmation email.
REGISTER HERE!
Make Do & Mend
Tuesday, December 15, 7:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Miss Mina
Location: Zoom
Price: $20
Burlesque is hard work – for you and your costumes! At some point, your costume is going to need repair, probably at the worst possible moment. Let me show you some simple hand sewing techniques to repair your costumes (and other clothes too) and keep them looking great for longer! In this hands-on class you’ll learn how to baste, mend a seam, fix a hem, patch a hole, and repair a buttonhole.
Students will need a 12" x 12" piece of fabric (plain cotton recommended), needle and thread, and scissors. An embroidery hoop is optional.
This workshop is held on Zoom. The link will be sent with your registration confirmation email.
REGISTER HERE!
Please Note: If you cannot attend the workshop, you may not transfer or cancel your reservation.
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