- Bridal Originals, Accessories & Period Costume Workshops

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

- Beads and Jewellery workshops

• Tiaras 2 *

  Saturday 9th May 2009

As above, 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.
£50

Book Tiaras 2 & Petite Millinary 2 together:

- Victorian workshops

• Victorian Corsets ***

  Saturday 11th July 2009
  &
  Sunday 12th July 2009

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

• Fascinators & Petite Millinery 2 **

  Saturday 10th May 2009

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! Discover fabulous feathers and learn the secrets of the dior rose.

All materials included.
£75

Book both accessory courses (Tiaras & Millinary, courses 1 or 2) for £110, and save £15! Please use the buttons below, or email me, to get the discount.

Book Tiaras 2 & Petite Millinary 2 together:

• Mini Top Hats **

Saturday 27th June 2009

Create a gorgeous mini top hat from buckram and silk, in any colour you like. Why not make a slightly shorter riding hat? Perfect for that special occasion, when that must-have hat is a must. Learn all the classic milinary skills to create a super rigid structure, professional finish, and a perfect talking point at your next social gathering! Add veils, rosettes, flowers, feathers etc. to your own design.

All materials included.
£100

- Regency workshops

• Stunning Spencers **

  Saturday 16th May 2009
  &
  Sunday 17th May 2009

Make a gorgeous regency cardigan from pure silk to set off your regency gown. Design your own details, sleeve shapes, collars etc and then create a pattern to your exact measurements. Trim and finish beautifully. You shall go to the ball!

All materials included.
£150

• Beautiful Bonnets **

  Saturday 6th June 2009

Create a super regency bonnet in gorgeous fabrics from your choice of colours. Experiment with alternative pattern shapes and trim with ribbon, bows or rosettes!

All materials included.
£80

SOLD OUT

• Perfect petticoats **

  Sunday 7th June 2009

The more comfortable, but equally bosom enhancing, alternative to the regency corset. Make a lightly boned regency under bodice with petticoat skirt from cotton. A great alternative for those who don't do corsets!!

All materials included.
£80

SOLD OUT

Please feel free to contact us for further information.

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

Our recent Elizabethan Corsetry, Patten Cutting, previous 1920's Costume Workshops (in '06, '07 & '08) and our other Victorian Corset Weekends 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, workshops for schools and colleges, and consultation.

If you would like us to keep you up to date on upcoming workshops, please drop us an email, let us know, and we'll drop you a line when we update.

"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, and learnt a lot which is always a good thing!" - Keeley Scothern.

"We both had a great time, thank you very much. Can't wait to try some more next year." - Suzie Clayton.

"A bargain. I learnt something new, had a great time, and have a fab bonnet for next years Regency Ball." - Jill Brent.

" We all really enjoyed the fascinator day you did, and I proudly sport mine whenever I can!!" - Sam Lovell, course leader Stafford College.

" I have finished off my corset and am inspired to make more, thank you for your wonderful and patient instruction."
- Michelle Capes.

" My corset is amazingly comfortable!"
- Katie Fford, author.


Polymer Clay beads,
made on our workshop.

Regency bonnet,
made on one of our workshops.


Spencers! A workshop favourite.


Ladies from the Durham Embroiderers Guild get to grips with frilled rose bags.