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PenWAG Meetings & Events |
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| Feb 11, Sat 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Magnificent Millinery - Dare A Head Go Bare? |
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Wayne Wichern |
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| Lecture and Trunk Show - Wayne is a 25 year veteran milliner who specializes in designing and making women's blocked fashion hats. Last year, he created 5 beautiful hats that were worn in 5 different weddings in England and 3 of the clients said they were wearing the nicest hats! Wayne will discuss how he got to where he currently is in his exploration of hat making. |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Roosevelt Room Q-80, Campbell, CA | ||||
| Free for members, $5 for nonmembers Capacity: 120 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Feb 11, Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Millinery Wizardry - Embellishing a Blocked Straw Hat |
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Wayne Wichern |
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| In this workshop, you will learn the best techniques for embellishing a blocked straw hat of your choice. But, first, you must decide and order your hat STYLE, COLOR, AND SIZE. To view the straw hat styles, please see "Click to See Website" below. Or copy and paste the following into your browser: http://www.waynewichernmillinery.com/millinery/portfolio.php?p=5 1. There are 13 styles from which to choose. 2. Choose two colors (1st and 2nd choice): Click on the bottom picture where you see the stacked hats. The picture is entitled "Straw Colors & Notes." Choose your colors. 3. Measure your head: Under "Straw Colors & Notes," you will see a message from Wayne explaining how to order your hat and instructions on how to measure your head. You will order directly from Wayne using either his phone number or his email address. Each student will need to bring a basic sewing kit (scissors, thread, pins, hand needles, thimbles, etc.) to the workshop. Also, you are encouraged to bring any additional trims from your stash that you might like to use for embellishing (ribbon, flowers, buttons, etc). The materials kit fee of $35.00 will include a blocked hat of your choosing as well as ribbons, veiling, maline, silk fabric, and a variety of other trims. PLEASE PAY THE MATERIALS KIT FEE WITH A SEPARATE CHECK MADE OUT TO SPEAKER OR BRING CASH. Also, available for purchase, will be a wide variety (price, color, style) of millinery flowers. ALL "ORDERS" FOR HATS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO JANUARY 28, 2012! |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Adult Center Meeting C-35, Campbell, CA | ||||
| $40 for members, $55 for nonmembers Capacity: 35 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Mar 10, Sat 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Exploring the History of Millinery Flower Making |
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Todd Roehrman |
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| Todd Roehrman has been designing costumes for theatre and dance companies on the West Coast for the past 21 years and his accolades seem to be endless! In addition to his many honors, he teaches workshops to small groups in silk flower making techniques. Todd's lecture and trunk show will focus on the history of millinery flower making and how he chose to enter this artistic field. Cash or checks only please for the purchase of Todd's custom couture silk flowers. |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Roosevelt Room Q-80, Campbell, CA | ||||
| Free for members, $5 for nonmembers Capacity: 120 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Mar 10, Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Is It Real or Is It Silk? Creating Silk Roses for Embellishing Hats, Purses, or Garments |
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Todd Roehrman |
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| Students will learn the techniques required to create a beautiful rose from precut, silk petals. A Material Kit will be provided to each student. The Materials Kit fee of $35.00 will include silk petals, stamens, and an information booklet which describes flower making techniques and background information. PLEASE PAY THE MATERIALS KIT FEE WITH A SEPARATE CHECK MADE OUT TO SPEAKER OR BRING CASH. Click to see Materials to bring |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell, Adult Center Meeting Room C-35, Campbell, CA | ||||
| $40 for members, $55 for nonmembers Capacity: 24 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Apr 14, Sat 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
A Little Trunk Show with Big Ideas |
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Mary Lou Rankin |
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| Mary Lou is the designer of Park Bench Patterns which are a unique collection of patterns illustrating tailoring of the garment to give the most flattering fit. This trunk show is not only entertaining (we all like looking at clothes), but is also educational. By seeing the garment and by talking about the pattern design, fabric and sizing adjustments you come away with a better understanding of what it takes so you end up with a garment you will love wearing. Click to see Materials to bring |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Roosevelt Room Q-80, Campbell, CA | ||||
| Free for members; $5 for nonmembers Capacity: 120 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Apr 14, Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Incorporating Your Personal Color Palette into Your Sewing Wardrobe |
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Mary Lou Rankin |
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| Lecture workshop: As designer and owner of Park Bench Patterns, Mary Lou will be taking you on a journey into discussion of your personal color palette, textures of fabrics, and analysis of styles. Don’t collect every color in the rainbow and then just leave them in your closet! Learn to work with colors you will really wear. Examples of wearing ease will be presented. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook and camera. |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave. Campbell, Activity Room E-46, Campbell, CA | ||||
| $40 for members; $55 for nonmembers Capacity: 40 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Apr 16, Mon 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
How to Build a 'Park Bench' that you will Love!!! |
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Mary Lou Rankin |
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| Pick a Park Bench pattern of your choice. Choose 1 pattern from #7 - "Denver City Park", #14 - "Audubon Park", or #17 - "Williamsburg" and bring pattern, fabrics, interfacing, and matching thread and your sewing machine to make a garment. Mary Lou will provide individualized instruction from beginning to end as well as assistance with fitting and designing that works for each person. Materials List for Student: * Park Bench Pattern * Fabrics (pre-washed if you plan to wash your finished garment) * Fusible Interfacing (pre-shrunk with steam or warm water if you plan to wash your finished garment) * Matching Thread * Cutting Mat * Scissors * Sewing Kit Classes may be taken independently of each other. |
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| Hawaiian Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 3637 Snell Avenue, San Jose, | ||||
| $75 for members, $90 for nonmembers Capacity: 24 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| May 12, Sat 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
When more is Better: Designing with Multiple Fabrics & Trims |
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Leilani Bennett |
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| Leilani will present a slide show of garments from haute couture and RTW designers known for their ability to use multiple fabrics,trims and techniques to create garments that fairly sing with movement and texture. We will see designs by Kenzo/Antonio Marras, Zandra Rhodes, Timothy James Andrews and Koos van den Akker. A trunk show of Leilani's garments designed on the principle that more is definitely better will follow the slide show. Gaments will be available for inspection and photos arfter the program and during both workshops. |
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| Campbell Communty Center, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Roosevelt Room Q-80, Campbell, CA. | ||||
| Free for members, $5 for nonmembers Capacity: 120 | ||||
| May 12, Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Binding, Piping, Strapping, Sashing and More! |
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Leilani Bennett |
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| Participants in this sample techniques workshop will learn multiple techniques necessary to professionally construct and finish a garment using a variety of fabrics in one garment. Good design principles necessary for subtle to wildly flamboyant garments will be covered. Click to see Materials to bring |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Activity Room, E-46, Campbell, CA | ||||
| $40 for members, $55 for nonmembers Capacity: 25 | ||||
| May 20, Sun 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Designing a Garment the Koos Way |
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Leilani Bennett |
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| Prerequisite: Students must attend the May 12th workshop, When More is Better: Designing with Multiple Fabrics & Trims Students will design and begin construction on a garment using the principles covered in the previous day's program and workshop. This will be a garment with simple design lines so that all the emphasis will be on fabrics and trims. Participants will have a choice of only two patterns to work with and there will be no fitting work done in the workshop. Click to see Materials to bring |
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| California Hawaiian Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 3637 Snell Ave., San Jose, CA | ||||
| $75 for members; $90 for nonmembers Capacity: 25 | ||||
| Jun 9, Sat 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
The Magic of Silk Painting on Wearable Art |
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Natasha Foucault |
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| Moscow born artist, Natasha Foucault, has worked exclusively in the medium of painting on silk for over 25 years. In her lecture she will take you on an adventure of many of her works. Natasha’s works on silk have been exhibited and sold in both museums and commercial galleries throughout the world. She received second prize at the First International Silk Painting Congress in 1998 for Excellence in Silk Painting and The Best of the Show Award both at 2004 and 2006 Silk-In-Santa Fe Festivals. |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Roosevelt Room Q-80, Campbell, CA | ||||
| Free for members, $5 for nonmembers Capacity: 120 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Jun 9, Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Creating a hand Painted Silk Scarf or Decorative Pillow |
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Natasha Foucault |
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| "Hands on" workshop. Students will practice painting on silk scarves or a decorative pillow-their choice-with instructions and direction from Natasha. Click to see Materials to bring |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Activity Room, E-46, Campbell, CA | ||||
| $40 for members $55 for nonmembers Capacity: 20 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Aug 11, Sat 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Folded Fabric Elegance |
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Rami Kim |
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| Rami is a DNA scientist-turned fabric artist/quilter/instructor who is known nationally and internationally for her talents. She is a 15-time Best of Show winner, distinguished for her innovative art-to-wear. In her lecture, she will discuss her road to Folded Fabric Elegance. |
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| Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Roosevelt Room Q-80, Campbell, CA | ||||
| Free for members, $5 for nonmembers Capacity: 120 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Aug 11, Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
North American Smocking by Hand |
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Rami Kim |
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| Rami will be teaching several methods of hand smocking. Materials will be provided by Rami |
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| Campbell Community Center (Mary Campbell Room - Q-84), 1 W. Campbell, (at Winchester Blvd) | ||||
| $40 for members, $55 for nonmembers Capacity: 20 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Sep 8, Sat 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
The Splendor of Brooches and Buttons |
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Barbara E. Matson |
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| Barbara Matson will take us on a powerpoint adventure of "The Splendor of Button and Brooches" covering some of the history of the popularity of buttons. European kings, including Henry VIII, had their buttons encrusted with diamonds and jewels and there were competitors as to who could wear the most buttons. And you thought that buttons were just for closures! Click to see Materials to bring |
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| (Roosevelt Room, Q80) Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell | ||||
| Free for members; $5 for nonmembers Capacity: 120 | ||||
| Sep 8, Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Elegant 3-D Beaded Brooch Closures |
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Barbara E. Matson |
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| This will be a hands on workshop and participants will follow the technique for creating a St. Joseph's rose that can be used as a brooch. Using this technique particpants will be able to make many other variations and utilize different colors to make outstanding accessories. Click to see Materials to bring |
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| (Mary Campbell room Q84) Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell | ||||
| $40 for members; $55 for nonmembers Capacity: 25 | ||||
| Oct 6, Sat 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Pushing Your Creative Limits with Elegance and Personal Style |
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Kayla Kennington |
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| Blending far out creativity & down to earth practicality is the challenge of every designer. Kayla will discuss the dance of using your bold and playful imagination while maintaining impeccable construction techniques. Find out Kayla's tricks for defining a projects parameters and making the best design decisions as your one-of-a-kind garment progresses step by step to artistic refinement. Slides of projects from the sketch & supplies stage to the final showstoppers are filled with inspirational surprises. A trunk show of Kayla's Fashion Showpieces as well as her easy and elegant silk art- to- wear garments will be presented and modeled. |
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| (Roosevelt Room Q80), Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell | ||||
| Free for members; $5 for nonmembers Capacity: 120 | ||||
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| Oct 6, Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Abstract Fabric Collage |
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Kayla Kennington |
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| Create your own personal textile samples with layers of luscious hand dyed fabrics, ribbons and threads. Your surface design collage is held together using Kayla's unique stitching technique and completed with embellishming for a wonderful signature piece that can be incorporated into one of a dkind garments, purses or decorative items. The workshop is for all skilll levels and a very free form creative technique. Click to see Materials to bring |
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| (Adult Center C-35) Campbell Community center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell | ||||
| $40 for members $55 for nonmembers Capacity: 25 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Oct 7, Sun 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Panel Vest with a Myriad of Techniques |
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Kayla Kennington |
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| Create a signature style rayon vest using geometric shapes, finished edges and elegant connecting techniques. Learn the secrets to creating impeccably sewn one-of-a-kind fashions. Using the Modular Design sewing style sllows you to design as you go and yet creates the look of a well planned garment with perfect seams. Click to see Materials to bring |
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| California Hawaiian Moblile Home Park Clubhouse, 3637 Snell Ave., San Jose | ||||
| $75 for members $90 for nonmembers Capacity: 25 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Nov 10, Sat 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
From There to Here |
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Sue Hans Keys |
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| Sue is one of our local, creative artists who teaches classes in surface design, fabric dying, art to wear, vintage flowers, shabori, sashiko, silk and bead embroidery, machine felting and beading embellishment at Always Quilting. Sue studied for 5 years with a Chinese Master learning artistic techniques and she continually expands and shares her knowledge in the field of fiber arts and painting. In her presentation, Sue will share with us her artist journey. |
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| Campbell Community Center (Roosevelt Room Q-80), 1 W. Campbell, (at Winchester Blvd) | ||||
| Free for members, $5 for nonmembers Capacity: 120 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Nov 10, Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
The Art of Beaded Embroidery |
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Sue Hans Keys |
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| Sue will be teaching the techniques of beading and embroidery around the cabochon. A cabochon is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished to create a stone with a convex top and a flat bottom. The materials kit fee will be $40.00 and will include beads, needles, a cabachon and other items necessary for the workshop. Each student should bring a magnifying glass if they would like to use one for close up work and a small pair of scissors for clipping threads. |
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| Campbell Community Center (Mary Campbell Room - Q-84), 1 W. Campbell, (at Winchester Blvd) | ||||
| $40 members, $55 guest fee Capacity: 25 | ||||
| Click to See Website | ||||
| Dec 8, Sat 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
PenWAG Potluck |
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