DC Threads » Special Events http://www.dcthreads.org Keeping the art of sewing & stitch crafts alive in the District. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:33:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Artistic Couture: Dressed to a Tea http://www.dcthreads.org/2009/09/15/artistic-couture-dressed-to-a-tea/ http://www.dcthreads.org/2009/09/15/artistic-couture-dressed-to-a-tea/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:57:52 +0000 admin http://www.dcthreads.org/?p=747 Title: Artistic Couture: Dressed to a Tea
Location: Artistic Artifacts Annex
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Description: Sewing enthusiasts may want to check out this upcomign workshop:

Sunday, September 20th 1:00-5:00pm the Artistic Artifacts Annex will host “Artistic Couture: Dressed to a Tea”. Join them for refreshments, an informal fashion show among our guests, fabrics and patterns. Artistic
Couture will support garment sewing with creativity and artistic flare. We will have garment patterns from the Sewing Workshop and Indigo Junction to begin with; opens workshop days, and artists teaching garment construction workshops. Artistic Couture will host artists who create garments with artistic flare. Lynda Poole Prioleau who designs garments for the Fairfield Fashion show is on staff. Up coming classes
to be added to the website. Please RSVP to : judy@ArtisticArtifacts.com
Start Time: 1:00
Date: 2009-09-20
End Time: 5:00

]]> http://www.dcthreads.org/2009/09/15/artistic-couture-dressed-to-a-tea/feed/ 0 Valentino Opens April 24 http://www.dcthreads.org/2009/04/23/valentino-opens-april-24/ http://www.dcthreads.org/2009/04/23/valentino-opens-april-24/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:28:27 +0000 admin http://www.dcthreads.org/?p=418 valentinoFashion fanatics won’t want to miss this one! Valentino: the Last Emperor opens tomorrow, April 24 in select cities around the U.S. — including the Washington Metro area. You can catch it at Regal Bethesda 10. Here is the synopsis from the movie’s publicity team:

SYNOPSIS
“Flawless” TIME  ”I am mesmerized. I love this movie.” Jeffrey Lyons, NBC Reel Talk “Pure escapist fun…” The New York Times …”Amazing… you will adore this.” New York Magazine … “Fused with wit and self-deprecating humor. The film captures the deep-seated relationship of two men” André Leon Talley, Vogue
*** World Premiere Venice Film Festival *** Official Selection Toronto Film Festival *** WINNER Chicago Film Festival *** OPENING NIGHT Miami International Film Festival***
Shown in film festivals around the world to wide acclaim, VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR is a feature film that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences. Directed by Matt Tyrnauer, the film takes the viewer inside the singular world of the legendary designer Valentino. With unprecedented access, VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR follows the Italian maestro for the final two years of his celebrated career, capturing the end of an era in global fashion. But at the heart of the film is a love story: the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.
96 minutes – USA – Color – in English/Italian/French with English subtitles
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Location: State Farm Insurance, 1500 Harry Thomas Way, Washington, D.C 20020
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Description: Help area teens get ready for prom with “Pretty and Polished,” an initiative to provide prom dresses and tuxedos for DC youth who would not otherwise be able to afford them. If you have experience with alterations, you can make a big difference for area youth by assisting with the drop-in fitting session at State Farm Insurance on Saturday, April 18. Contact us for more information if you’d like to help.
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2009-04-18
End Time: 17:00

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Location: U-Street Washington DC
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Description: Hello Craft’s Summit of Awesome is 3-days (May 1-3) filled with business seminars for artists and crafters, hands-on workshops, the D.C. premiere of the Indie Craft Documentary, Handmade Nation, and a Saturday night party. Through a partnership with the MidCity Business Association, all Summit seminars and workshops will take place in the wondrous and vibrant independent businesses in MidCity (14th and U Streets NW).

The Summit is a great mix of learning and crafting from discussions to hands on workshops, with a little something for everyone.

Check the Crafty Bastards blog for more information! http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/craftybastards/2009/04/06/hello-craft-summit-of-awesome-line-up-revealed/

For a $25.00 discount on the registration fee type in DCTHREADS25 in the coupon field!

Start Date: 2009-05-01
End Date: 2009-05-03

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Location: BWI Sleep Inn & Suites; 6055 Belle Grove Road Baltimore, MD 21225
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Description: The Maryland Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is hosting a TREMENDOUS sewing opportunity – a three day long seminar with Connie Crawford on May 7, 8 and 9!

If you’ve been lucky enough to attend one of Connie Crawford’s lectures or seminars, you know that she’s a boundless package of energy, moving around the podium demonstrating the basics of draping, pulling students from the audience to aid in presentations, entertaining the assembly with stories of her experiences in the fashion industry, and telling a few jokes along the way. You will have a good time while you learn something about fit, proportion and balance. Connie’s goal is to unlock the mystery of fit and make your sewing experience successful, painless and fun.
Start Date: 2009-05-06
End Date: 2009-05-08

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