Larkin & Smith English Gown Workshop - June 27th - 29th, 2025

June 27th - 29th, 2025 - Workshop Location - Fort at No. 4. 267 Springfield Road, Charlestown, NH. Friday -  1pm to 4pm Saturday and Sunday -  9:30am to 3:30pm In this 2 1/2 day workshop you will learn to construct an English stomacher front gown in a period manner using our Larkin and Smith English Gown Pattern. (You will need to purchase the pattern if you do not already own a copy. It will be mailed to you prior to the workshop.) The en fourreau back was one of the most popular styles of gown during the 18th century and can easily suit a variety of impressions depending on choice of fabric and trim. The focus for this workshop will be on making gowns suitable to the early 1770s, with information on how to make an earlier style if desired. At the end of the workshop each individual will have a personalized pattern for re use and their gown well under construction. During the workshop, attendees will also have the chance to examine some of the original 18th century items in our collection. Advance Beginner to Intermediate Level - Students should be familiar with basic hand sewing skills and have some knowledge of 18th century clothing and experience in creating a basic article of 18th century clothing. Knowledge of using a commercial pattern and/or making a fitted garment will be handy. Students must come prepared with a cut and sewn mockup of the gown bodice. The first part of the workshop will cover how to adjust your mockup. Home work is required. Pre approval of fabric is necessary. Period correct stays are required to fit your gown. (If you are unsure about your stays please reach out with any questions.) Students should plan to bring and wear their shift, stays, under petticoat, and shoes. Students will provide their own fabrics, notions and sewing tools. The L&S English Gown Pattern is available to purchase on the website. An email with pre workshop homework, information on selecting fabrics along with a supplies list will be sent out prior to the workshop. Students should plan to bring a bag lunch both days. An additional fee may apply if bringing a helper or if making the gown for someone else and they are attending the workshop for fittings. Please communicate ahead of workshop. A minimum of 4 is required for the gown workshop (6 people max for this particular workshop location.) This is a two and a half day workshop. (To be added to the waitlist, please email us at atthesignofthegoldenscissors@gmail.com)  Cancellation Policy Due to the nature and limited enrollment of our workshops, we regret that we are unable to offer a full refund for a cancellation. If you cancel 15 or more days prior to the workshop, we will refund your fee less a $35 cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 15 days prior to the workshop, we will have to charge the full amount of the workshop unless we are able to fill your slot, (based on a waiting list) in that event you will be charged only the $35 cancellation fee. In the event of inclement weather, based on our local weather reports, we reserve the right to reschedule the workshop to a later date. Students will be notified via email of any changes ASAP. In the event of cancellations we are not responsible for any costs by the attendee for cancelled reservations or other travel costs.