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New video time!

I have been asked for this a few times, and sometimes it is nice to go back to basics, don't you think?

Well, the weather is certainly terrible here in the UK, you wouldn't know it is May. So the perfect opportunity to practice buttons perhaps?

Either way, stay warm and well all of you!

Fit for another Queen!

 

It's always really nice when I can mention something that I've done recently, especially when I can find an image actually showing it! Of course, making such small items for the big screen - and for others - it is usually quite rare to get an image!
The above is exactly that - a behind the scenes still (by Jason Bryant and from the Mail Online article you'll find here) of Anne Boleyn wearing a girdle tassel by me.  

This is actually the second of this style that I have made for Ninya Mikhaila, the first a few years back. Both are for the end of stunning jewelled girdles (Ninya's husband makes the jewellery part). Ninya also made some other items for this project, including many of the hoods. 

Costume-wise, this looks like it might well be worth watching! ;)

So, the second queen I've added some bling to during lockdown, so not bad really!

(here's the first)

And in other news, busy getting ready for my next Zoom course this weekend, and another two shows on The Craft Store next week! It soon comes around doesn't it. No rest for the wicked they say - I must have been a right one in a former life then!

I hope that you are all staying well and safe.

Costume Skills Institute courses

 

How are you all? Keeping well I hope. Still busy getting ready for our next shows over on The Craft Channel (Hochanda as was) on Friday - full on packing this afternoon!

Thought I'd update you all on my next Zoom courses - these are arranged by The Costume Skills Institute in the US and the first is on the 8th of May, so not long now! Of course, being hosted in the US, the times are American time zones. 

I've also got another two booked - May 22nd and June 5th.

You can find out more and book your place at https://www.blackorchidatelier.com/classes

I've been looking into holding live workshops/classes - how do you feel about it? Would you rather have a live experience, or a pre-recorded that you can go back to later or watch in the middle of the night? 

I quite like both myself, and can't quite decide! 

Stay safe and well everyone!