Showing posts with label workshops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label workshops. Show all posts

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Fringe Eco Fair Wednesday June 20th


   For all the Eco lovers, this is the kind of event you have to be at :
 I'll be playing host to my upcycling "Jeans to accessories" workshop as well as answering any burning  questions about your love of sewing & fashion.
I will be joined by other eco/sustainable people & organizations promoting their dedication to the environment & green living practices.
Where? at Parc des Ameriques (corner of St.Laurent & Rachel) at the Fringe Fest.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Remembering the Holiday Workshop at Quartier Mode

Getting started 



Flora intently working on her floral brooch
Floral brooch making!


Orla 


Nadia

Flora
In the midst of the winter cold, I convinced 2 groups of eager seamstresses ( & seamsters -for men!) to come & visit me at my Mentee's Tiffany's Store, the brand new local boutique Quartier Mode.
For 2 days, I patiently taught each person to create 2 different accessories which I knew would compliment their wardrobe. The excitement was incredible, in the first evening I had a large group of diverse characters from Musicians to Math teachers, Jewellery designers,Journalists,Fashion Historians, Radio Hosts & more. I even had 2 men in the mix who created a joint gift for their mother. The 2nd day I decided to go easy & had a smaller more compact group of ladies, they were so focused & determined. The result of their work showed it, in lucious leopard prints,soft greys, black & white flowers, ruffly greens & plaids.
I was so excited to share my knowledge of tailoring & couture to those who are new to it!


Friday, November 18, 2011

SAVE THE DATE: NDG CRAFT FAIR November 26th and 27th


I'm hosting 2 workshops on Saturday 11-2pm and Sunday 12:30-3:30pm.
Centre communautaire NDG, 3757 av. Prud'Homme, Montreal, Quebec (near Villa Maria metro0
You can make your own accessory and leave with it!

Friday, July 15, 2011

NEW "Tailor Made" Workshops (at a location near you!)





Couture Lab (Teens): (12 -16yrs+)

Flower hair clips & pins (2 hours): (Project: 3 accessories)
*all materials & supplies included
In this workshop, we will be learning quick tips & tricks on how to whip up your own hair accessory.You will be taught 3 different fabric flower variations with upcycling & new fabrics as well as adding clips & pins to complete the look and make it functional!
If you have a fabric or garment(that can be cut!) that inspires you, bring it to the workshop!

Upcycling Clothes into Accessories (bags) : (2 hours): (Project: 1 bag )
*all materials & supplies included
Do you have clothes that sit in your closet & collect dust? Here's another way to recycle them!
This workshop will teach you to take pre-exsisting garments of any kind & re-create them in accessories using basic stitching techniques,fabrics & trimming.

"Tailor Made by you" (Adult)

The Skirt: (8 hours)- 2 days(:
*all materials & supplies included
In this workshop, you will be using an easy commercial pattern of your choice(patterns included) to create a skirt. We will be teaching you all about understanding patterns,cutting, finishing and sewing techniques(zipper & hem).This is a project based workshop so you will be walking away or wearing your complete skirt at the end!

Mini Tutorial (2 hours):
*all materials & supplies included
In this session, you will have a chance to ask a professional about different tips & techniques for specific finishing details or help to complete an already started project.Here is a list of examples of techniques: zipper (invisble/regular), hems(rolled/invisible), finishing for garment (necklines,armholes,waistbands),hand stitching, ect.
Don't feel frustrated with your projects...find a way to finish it & wear it!

For more details please contact fairyesque.studio@gmail.com and ask for Nicole!

Monday, April 12, 2010


"DESIGN & CREATE YOUR OWN UP-CYCLED ACCESSORY! "

Sewing Workshop at Ethik Boutique (6050 ST. HUBERT// CORNER OF BELLECHASSE)
This Saturday April 17th

Designer Nicole Picard (of Fairyesque & www.fairyesquestudio.blogspot.com) will show you how to hand-sew a beautiful hair/ brooch accessory using found & vintage fabrics in this 3-hour workshop.
Bring yourself & your favorite fabric pieces!
All supplies with be provided( Including ribbons, notions, buttons and extra fabric)
Cost: $50 per person (bring 2 friends and pay $30 per person)


ETHIK BGC is an incubator of ethical fashion, a mixture of boutique, gallery and entrepreneurial business centre.
ETHIK BGC un autre MODE d'agir
www.ethik-bgc.ca