- Bridal Originals, Accessories & Period Costume Workshops

Following the success of the April workshops, Jema will be running a few select courses again, later in the year.

These workshops will all be taught by Jema personally, giving all participants a unique opportunity to develop their creative skills as well as gaining an insight into the world of a professional designer.

All workshops are taught from the Nottingham Studio and run from 10am till 5pm with an hour for lunch unless otherwise stated.

These courses all presuppose a reasonable level of manual dexterity and previous craft experience though not necessarily in the course subject. Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss whether or not a particular course is suitable for your skills!

Each day workshop needs a minimum of 3 participants to run with a maximum of 6. Each weekend workshop has a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4.

As a rough guide...

* No previous experience needed
** Some basic sewing machine experience useful
*** Good machine skills essential

• Victorian Corsets ***

  Saturday 28th June 2008
  - and
  Sunday 29th June 2008

Make a waist reducing corset to fit you exactly from an authentic pattern. On this two day course you will learn how to create a pattern from your exact measurements, how to encase metal bones and insert a proper front fastening busk. Please note this is an authentic underwear corset designed to be worn with a chemise, it does not completely cover the bust like a boned bodice. Finish your lovely corset with lace, ribbon, binding or a rosette.

All materials, bones and busks are included
£175

• Tiaras *

  Sunday 17th May 2008

This one day workshop allows you to design and create your own stunning Tiara from swarovski crystals, pearls and wire. This workshop covers many different effects and techniques including how to get a professional finish. An hour is allowed after the design process for a shopping trip to Nottingham 's Bead Shop to purchase bead and crystal supplies.

All wire and bands are included, feel free to bring your own beads or shop on the day
£40

• Fascinators & Petite Millinery **

  Saturday 18th May 2008

Learn to make and trim a darling little Victorian fascinator style hat, in any colour you like. Use traditional millinery materials and learn useful techniques to start creating your own hat patterns and designs. Wonderful for weddings, burlesque and theatre!

All materials are included.
£75

Book both accessory courses (Tiras & Millinary)
for £110, and save £15!

Please feel free to contact us for further information.

t: 01332 842671
m: 0773 0945520
jema@bridal-originals.co.uk

Our recent Elizabethan Corsetry, Patten Cutting, previous 1920's Costume Workshops (in 2006) and our other Victorian Corset Weekends (2007) were a great sucess and we hope to be repeating Couture Trims, Hats & Headresses, Silk Cami-Knickers, Beaded Tassles, Masquerade Wear, Fabric Printing & Painting, our full "Corsetry Weekends", Evening Bags and Pattern Making in the near future. Further workshops will also included Capes & Coats, Silk & Velvet Flowers & Trims, more Period & Practical Beading (in association with The Bead Shop in Nottingham), Victorian Hats and historical milinary.

Jema is available, on request, for lectures, private groups and consultation.

If you would like us to keep you up to date on upcoming workshops, please drop us an email and let us know.

"You guidence and teaching have given me so much confidence, that I've decided to do it for a living" - Chris Mathems.

"Thanks for an excellent day. I had a really good time, learnt a lt which is always a good thing!" - Keeley Scothern.