2015 AGM - "Living in Jane Austen's World"

What will happen when YOU step onto the floor at the Grand Ball?  Will you know what to do? do you know the “language of the dance”?  Don Corson, Louisville English Country Dance Master, will provide a quick review of the terms and concepts which will be used in the dances of The Ball.  What is a set?  How do partners move within the set (e.g. progression)?  What is a cast off?  A poussette?  Rights and lefts?

Don will review these and other figures used in the dances on the Ball program.  A class won’t make you an expert English country dancer, but with this refresher (or introduction) class, maybe you will be able to move more gracefully and quickly through the dances at the Ball.

How to Make a Breast Knot
Julie Rockhold
Thursday, October 8, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, October 8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $30 per workshop, including materials, 26 maximum per workshop

Well known reenactor Julie Rockhold will take you through the process of how to make and wear breast knots that are period to the regency era.  All materials necessary to make one breast knot per each person (a selection will be made available) will be included, but you are more than welcome to bring any ribbon or flowers you feel you would like to work with.

Hand outs (with images) to pass out with instructions and samples will illustrate how breast knots were used in fashion plates.  Julie will also give out pointers on where breast knots can be worn, how they can be enhanced with ribbons, fresh flowers as well as silk and paper flowers, and jewelry that can be easily found in antique/second hand stores or in local boutiques.

Reticule Workshop
Kathy Chopra
Thursday, October 8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, October 9, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $30 per workshop, including materials, 30 maximum per workshop

You have the perfect Regency gown but still need a reticule complete your look?  Not to worry!  With our reticule work shop your kit will include precut fabric, needle, matching thread, draw strings and embellishments.  Basic sewing skills are necessary.

History of Tea Workshop
Julia Matson
Thursday, October 8, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Friday, October 9, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $30 per workshop, including materials, 30 maximum per workshop

You will be acquainted with a variety of teas, learn the art of blending and then name your creation!  Bingley’s Teas will provide an array of teas similar to those of the period, as well as edible flowers, spices and herbs.  If time permits, you will steep your blend for a tasting like no other!

Julia Matson, Creator of The original Jane Austen Tea Series will lead this workshop and also share some history of tea in Jane Austen’s time.