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Meridith Towne

Dress Historian & Costume Maker

Fairytale Fashion – History Wardrobe

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Apr
2024

Sewing the Sixties

South Yorkshire Federation WI View full details... Hide details...

Venue: Bluebell Suite at The Fairway, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 4LS

Time: TBC

Tickets: members only

Contact: http://www.southyorksfedwi.org.uk/

1
May
2024

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Retford Conservative Ladies Luncheon View full details... Hide details...

Venue: Ye Olde Bell, Great North Road, Retford DN22 8QS

Time: 2pm

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3
May
2024

Whatever the Weather

North Yorkshire East Federation WI View full details... Hide details...

Venue: The Forum, Northallerton

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: members and guests welcome

Contact: https://nyorkseastwi.org.uk/

12
May
2024

Whatever the Weather

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent View full details... Hide details...

Venue: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent

Time: 1pm

Tickets: https://www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag/whats-on/

Contact: 01782 232323

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A wonderful photo from our latest visit to Wokingham Library for our talk 'Where did you get that hat?'. Thank you to all who attended and all the staff 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Look what's arrived! A sneak peak at a project I have been working on for the last 18months. Yep, that's right, I have written a book! Making Medieval Menswear. Available to buy direct from the publishers and all good bookstores! Use Crowood10 to get a 10% discount. www.crowood.com/collections/dressmaking/products/making-late-medieval-menswear-by-meridith-towne ... See MoreSee Less

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"What do we want?" ...."Votes for Women!"......"When do we want it?".......Thursday 14th March 6.30pm at Billingham Library Stockton-on-Tees Libraries. Don your sashes, pin a rosette to your lapel and raise your banner to ask, ‘will you give votes to women?’. (Anyone responding ‘not on your nelly’ will be refused entry!).You'll be lead you on a battle march through history to discover more about the determined women who sparked ‘The Cause’, through to the Edwardian militants who wouldn’t take no for an answer. By the end of this lively and informative talk you will be inspired to go forth with ‘Deeds Not Words!’.Get your tickets at the library or stockton.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/6418431/2836285,1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Are you free this weekend and keen to learn a new craft? Or are you looking for a last minute Mothers Day gift? Why not join me at the North Yorks Art School for my Floral Button Jewellery workshops on Saturday in Scarborough? You'll learn to make traditional Dorset buttons and these modern interpretations of this historic technique, before transforming them into a brand new piece of stylish jewellery for you to enjoy or give as a gift. Book now Bookaclass.org www.bookaclass.org/service-page/floral-bouquet-jewellery-workshop?referral=service_list_widget ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Look at these amazing examples of North American Smocking. Would you like to know how to make these amazing shapes and texures for your next sewing project? It makes an amazing feature on clothes, cushions and fashion accessories. Join me North Yorks Art School in Scarborough on Saturday 17th Feb to learn. Book your space Bookaclass.org No previous sewing experience necessary. Image by Adrienne Sack. ... See MoreSee Less

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