Renaissance Sewing Classes & Workshops

For Immediate Release                                 March 25, 2003

                                                                   Contact: Diane Barr

                                                                           760-941-3582

2731 Jacaranda Court
Oceanside, CA 92056

 

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF!!

Renaissance sewing classes  & WorkshopS

 

Are being offered at the Carlsbad Children’s Discovery Museum.

300 Carlsbad Village Drive Suite #102, Carlsbad, CA 92008

 Diane Barr, designer and owner of Rose D’Zynes a local manufacturer of historical attire for weddings and special occasions is offering sewing classes for Renaissance clothing.

Tifeni Whittington owner of the former Ticky Boo Tea Shoppe in Carlsbad and costumer is joining with Diane in March teaching costume construction and class distinction of the 16^th Century. 

Tifeni and Diane dressed in historical attire are offering  educational presentations to local schools with the invitation to attend workshops on historical attire from the Tudor and Elizabethan period.

 Spring heralds the beginning of the renaissance faire season in Southern California beginning in April at Felicita Park in Escondido. 

Attendance in renaissance costume is encouraged.  Patrons transcend contemporary life and experience the ambiance of the 16^th century. Whether you are peasant or noble, you will enjoy your day at the faire wearing the clothing of the renaissance era.

Class days and times:

 Midday and evening classes are offered April  6 , 1pm-5pm , April 7 1pm-9pm and May 18/19 same times in short concise subjects covering all articles of clothing for men, women and children. Peasant, middleclass and noble distinctions will be presented using contemporary fabrics suitable for historical appearance.  SCA historically appropriate, as well.

 Basic machine sewing skills are the only requirement.  “If you can sew a straight line you can create the costume of your dreams.”

 About the instructors:

Tifeni Whittington is a descendant of Dick Whittington of Charles Dickens fame.  Dick and his special cat removed the rats and vermin of the castle that made the King  so happy he made him Lord Mayor of London, thrice. 

 Lady Whittington has been furthering the romance of England through her historical costuming for herself, her sister Stefeni, co-owner, and staff every 3 months while operating the tea shoppe.  The last notable event was the Renaissance Christmas Feast where royalty and nobles gathered for a revel, peasants were turned away at the door.

 

Diane Barr began her costuming career in North County ten years ago.  Beginning with costume design and coordination of several productions at  Moonlight Theater  and  different children’s community theaters throughout north county, she has offered her expertise to Carlsbad Children’s Discovery Museum in it’s infancy and continues to provide Medieval costumes for the Castle Play at the museum. Barr established her own company in 1993, Rose D’Zynes, which provides custom Historical attire suitable for weddings nationwide.

 

Kits:

Custom designed kits for an entire ensemble will be offered at presentation from Barr’s extensive 16-year collection of historic reproduction fabrics, trims and notions.  With purchase of a kit, 5 hours of class instruction is free.  Or, if you choose, bring your own fabrics and attend the workshop for $10 per hour.  Some fabric selection will be available on site. Open workshops are available for individual help.

 

You may call 760-941-3582 for more information or e-mail rosebud1@cox.net