Classes

Below are some of the Classes that Genevieve teaches.

Please use the contact link to request class handouts or schedule Genevieve to teach at your next event.

History & Development of Hungarian Embroidery

This class discusses embroidery in Hungary from early medieval times through the end of the renaissance. A discussion of external and internal influences on design, style, motifs, materials, etc. is covered in the class.

Guidelines for Designing a Drool-worthy Costume

This class covers the planning stage of the costume creation process and is generic for all periods/regions.

16th Century Women’s Dress Accessories:

This two hour class covers primarily England, France, Italy and Germany. Items covered include headwear, jewelry, accessories for the hand, accessories for the belt/girdle and shoes. Many visuals are included from period paintings as well as existing extant pieces. The class has since been broken down into regional groupings, but is still available in this format. Also available as:

Tudor/Elizabethan Women’s Dress Accessories, 16th C. German Women’s Dress Accessories, 16th C. Italian Women’s Dress Accessories

16th C. Florentine Women’s Dresses

This class covers the evolution of dress styles in Florence, Italy from the early 1500’s through the end of the 16th century.

Renaissance Ladies Lingerie

This is a powerpoint class that discusses the various foundational garments that are seen in the 16th century, many extant examples are shown.

Introduction to 16th Century Laces

This is a powerpoint class that discusses the development of needle and bobbin laces during the 16th century. Discussion includes styles, pattern books, materials and techniques used and shows many, many extant examples.

Embroidering With Silk

This class covers many of the different silks available for embroidery todayand their various characteristics,  as well as techniques for working with silk.  

Introduction to Elizabethan Raised Embroidery

This class introduces the raised embroidery style that was popular in Elizabethan England. It covers materials, motifs, and basic stitches to get started. I typcially do this class with a small project.