Material Things

SEWING GET-A-WAYS & WORKSHOPS

DESIGNER JACKET WORKSHOP
August 21-26, 2011
with Kathryn Brenne and Cecelia Podolak

The classic Chanel jacket is as comfortable to wear as a sweater. It is made from a loosely woven tweed fabric that works as easily with a pair of jeans as it does dressed up for evening. During this 5-day workshop students will have the opportunity to examine both Chanel ready-to-wear and an original Chanel couture jacket. Students will work on their own designer jacket using methods made famous by a French designer. The lining will be machine quilted to a soft, textured outer fabric to provide stability. Both couture and ready-to-wear techniques will be demonstrated. Students will have the option of using a combination of techniques on their garment. A gold chain will be hand stitched to the hem. Students will also complete trim, buttonhole and pocket samples to be used as future reference.

LOCATION
Heritage Park Secondary School, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission, BC. The Textiles Lab has excellent lighting with large work tables and additional counter space for your sewing machines.

ACCOMODATION
Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge
32281 Lougheed Highway, Mission, BC V2V 1A3 Phone: 604-820-5500 Toll Free: 1-888-552-5542

Special Group Rate: One Queen Bed, $90.00 plus taxes; Two Queen Beds or 1 King Bed, $105.00 plus taxes.

Free continental breakfast. Facility also includes Rockwell's Restaurant and an indoor pool. Please quote "Material Things" when booking your room. If you would like to share a room with one of the other students, please let me know.

SUPPLIES
A kit for making samples will be provided at the class. A list of pattern, supplies and notions students will require will be sent with the registration package. Kathryn will arrange to have fabric swatches from a famous mill sent to students.

TUITION FEES
Class tuition of $900 CDN plus 12% HST tax includes wine and cheese trunk show, 5 days of instruction, sample kit, handouts, lunch and beverage breaks. A non-refundable deposit of $200 CDN will reserve your spot with the remainder due by June 21, 2011. In the event that you must cancel after June 24, half of the balance will be returned to you. If your space can be filled, the other half will be refunded. If you must cancel after July 22, no fees will be returned. In the event that the course is cancelled, students will be fully reimbursed. It is recommended that you consider purchasing cancellation insurance.

WEST COAST SEWING GET-A-WAYS
with Cecelia Podolak, Material Things

Wardrobe Essentials: July 13-16, 2011

Fearless Casual Jackets: July 20-23, 2011

These four-day intensive hands-on workshops will be held at my studio with hotels nearby. Bring your enthusiasm, your sewing machine, your questions, and treat yourself to a total sewing experience!

Personalized Instruction:Class Size 5-6. Supply lists will be sent prior to the workshop. 4 Days, $625. Due one month prior to class. $150 Deposit will hold a spot for you with balance due June 13 or June 20. Class Tuition Fee includes classes, handouts, first day continental breakfast, daily lunches, and beverage breaks.

WARDROBE ESSENTIALS
Extend and update your wardrobe by fitting and sewing key pieces such as shirts, tee shirts, dresses, and pants. Select from Ce's Classics Pattern Collection or patterns of your choice. Use fast and easy sewing techniques to produce professional garment.

FEARLESS CASUAL JACKETS
This workshop will enable you to sew an easy jacket using contemporary speed tailoring techniques and professional pressing. Jacket could be lined or unlined and fitted or straight. Select from Ce's Casual Jacket, Fitted Jacket, or pattern of your choice.