Genevieve de Valois » Classes http://genevieve-de-valois.com Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:46:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Elizabethan Embroidery: Adding the Bling http://genevieve-de-valois.com/elizabethan-embroidery-adding-the-bling/ http://genevieve-de-valois.com/elizabethan-embroidery-adding-the-bling/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:46:50 +0000 Genevieve http://genevieve-de-valois.com/?p=275 Elizabethan_Embroidery_Bling

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]]> http://genevieve-de-valois.com/counted-embroidery-1000-1600/feed/ 0 Below are some of the Classes that Genevieve teaches. http://genevieve-de-valois.com/below-are-some-of-the-classes-that-genieve-teaches/ http://genevieve-de-valois.com/below-are-some-of-the-classes-that-genieve-teaches/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:48:52 +0000 Genevieve http://genevieve-de-valois.com/?p=140 Please use the contact link to request class handouts or schedule Genevieve to teach at your next event.

]]> http://genevieve-de-valois.com/below-are-some-of-the-classes-that-genieve-teaches/feed/ 0 History & Development of Hungarian Embroidery http://genevieve-de-valois.com/history-development-of-hungarian-embroidery/ http://genevieve-de-valois.com/history-development-of-hungarian-embroidery/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:10:12 +0000 Genevieve http://genevieve-de-valois.com/home/?p=72 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.

]]> http://genevieve-de-valois.com/history-development-of-hungarian-embroidery/feed/ 0 Guidelines for Designing a Drool-worthy Costume http://genevieve-de-valois.com/guidelines-for-designing-a-drool-worthy-costume/ http://genevieve-de-valois.com/guidelines-for-designing-a-drool-worthy-costume/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:08:57 +0000 Genevieve http://genevieve-de-valois.com/home/?p=70 This class covers the planning stage of the costume creation process and is generic for all periods/regions.

]]> http://genevieve-de-valois.com/guidelines-for-designing-a-drool-worthy-costume/feed/ 0 16th Century Women’s Dress Accessories: http://genevieve-de-valois.com/16th-century-women%e2%80%99s-dress-accessories/ http://genevieve-de-valois.com/16th-century-women%e2%80%99s-dress-accessories/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:07:45 +0000 Genevieve http://genevieve-de-valois.com/home/?p=68 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

]]> http://genevieve-de-valois.com/16th-century-women%e2%80%99s-dress-accessories/feed/ 0 16th C. Florentine Women’s Dresses http://genevieve-de-valois.com/16th-c-florentine-women%e2%80%99s-dresses/ http://genevieve-de-valois.com/16th-c-florentine-women%e2%80%99s-dresses/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:05:09 +0000 Genevieve http://genevieve-de-valois.com/home/?p=66 This class covers the evolution of dress styles in Florence, Italy from the early 1500’s through the end of the 16th century.

]]> http://genevieve-de-valois.com/16th-c-florentine-women%e2%80%99s-dresses/feed/ 0 Renaissance Ladies Lingerie http://genevieve-de-valois.com/renaissance-ladies-lingerie/ http://genevieve-de-valois.com/renaissance-ladies-lingerie/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:03:41 +0000 Genevieve http://genevieve-de-valois.com/home/?p=64 This is a powerpoint class that discusses the various foundational garments that are seen in the 16th century, many extant examples are shown.

]]> http://genevieve-de-valois.com/renaissance-ladies-lingerie/feed/ 0 Introduction to 16th Century Laces http://genevieve-de-valois.com/introduction-to-16th-century-laces/ http://genevieve-de-valois.com/introduction-to-16th-century-laces/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:59:05 +0000 Genevieve http://genevieve-de-valois.com/home/2009/10/26/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.

]]> http://genevieve-de-valois.com/introduction-to-16th-century-laces/feed/ 0 Embroidering With Silk http://genevieve-de-valois.com/embroidering-with-silk/ http://genevieve-de-valois.com/embroidering-with-silk/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:54:18 +0000 Genevieve http://genevieve-de-valois.com/home/?p=47 This class covers many of the different silks available for embroidery todayand their various characteristics,  as well as techniques for working with silk.  

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