October 2021
Smocking workshop (Online)
** SOLD OUT **
Saturday 16 October 2021, 10.30am – 1.30pm BST
£35
Our 3-hour workshop will cover different pleating and stitching techniques and we’ll have a look at different patterns and designs. Whether you have plans to use small smocking details (such as on a sleeve or cuff), or maybe you’re plotting a more ambitious full-size smock, our workshop will give you all the history and methods you need to take the craft forwards into your sewing projects. ZTC conservator Hazel Arnott will be leading the workshop and we’ll be joined for a talk and Q&A session by guest speaker Alison Toplis (dress and textile historian and author of Hidden History of the Smock Frock: Deception & Disguise). Price includes materials you’ll need for the workshop.
November 2021
Caring for vintage clothes (Online)
Date tbc
Vintage clothing has never been more popular, but once you’ve found your perfect piece the age old problem of how to protect and look after your clothes becomes even more important than your modern wardrobe. What’s the best way to hang or fold them? Should you use tissue paper in between the folds? How do you get rid of those age related stains? And, most common of all, how do you protect them from those pesky moths?
Join us for a 3-hour workshop led by Zenzie, with guest speaker Will Emmett (collector and owner of Emmett & White antique shop in Alfriston) joining us to share his experience and advice.
Full booking details coming soon.
Christmas workshop (Online)
Saturday 27 November 2021, 10.30am – 1.30pm
We’re plotting the perfect Christmas making workshop this year, leaving you just enough time before the big day itself to make a personal gift for friends and loved ones.
Full booking details coming soon.
Coming soon …
How to sew a modern pocket
Autumn/winter 2021 (date tbc)
In this class held at Worthing Museum, you’ll learn everything you need to sew a modern, updated version of a historic woman’s pocket successfully, plus tips to help you choose your design and techniques. The workshop will include a look through Worthing Museum’s fascinating historic collection of pockets with curator Gerry Connelly.
The class will guide you step by step through the stages of sewing a modern pocket with a side slit opening and belt loop. The first part of the class will take you through the initial stages – from cutting out to pinning together – then we’ll take you through the final stages using ready-made pieces as illustrations. You’ll be able to download the full instructions, and our hints, tips and hacks sheet also gives you suggestions for sewing vertical slits, plus links to binding techniques and making an integral belt.
Full booking details coming soon.
Costume Training Day
Autumn/winter 2021 (date tbc)
Conservators from Zenzie Tinker Conservation will be leading two training sessions for Worthing Theatres and Museum Trust staff and volunteers on the handling and care of costume. Some places may be available for other local museum staff and volunteers. The training sessions will be held at Worthing Museum in their newly opened Costume Research Centre as soon as is safely possible in 2021
Contact Vicki.wells@wtam.uk for further information and to make a booking.