First Quarter Classes 2011!

The beginning of the First Quarter Classes have been scheduled!  Old favorites and New Class Offerings as well!

Fashion Sewing Bootcamp I - Shirt or Jacket!

Fashion Sewing Bootcamp II - Pants!

Couture Creations! - A Half Day Class on Hand Embellishment

Corsetmaking Class!

Techniques of Fashion Sewing Workshops

• Seams, Hems & Finishin
• Zippers, Buttonholes & Other Closures
• Cuffs & Sleeves

Sewing Stretchy Fabrics

• Knit Top
• Knit Skirt
• Knit Pants

Creatives In Business Workshops

• Contracts to Keep you Sane and Your Clients Happy!
• NEW!  Build your own website & how to use Paypal & Etsy to sell your wares!

Also NEW!
Kids Sewing Birthday Parties

• Make a Monster
• Sew Your Own Tutu
• Make a Handbag or Tote
• Create your own theme for your child's party!

Let's create together in the New Year!  Don't forget that classes make great gifts for the holidays!  Contact me regarding Gift Certificates for stocking stuffers!

Costume & Fashion Design Internships

Denver based costume and fashion designer seeks 1 or 2 part time interns who have skills in sewing and understanding patterns. Primary duties would include: cutting, sewing, hand finishing and window display work. I would like candidates to be involved in either a theatre program or a fashion design program of some sort.

2 afternoons/evenings per week required for 8 weeks. I can work around their schedule a bit.  This is an unpaid internship.

Please have qualified candidates contact me with resume and any photos of their work.

Holiday Offer!

Hello all my creatives!

I will soon be posting the class schedule for the New Year.  Due to recent economics, many of my class rates will be increasing for the year 2011.  But, an opportunity for gifting and saving is upon you!  Any gift certificates purchased for the holidays, for yourself or as gifts for others, can be redeemed during 2011 for classes at 2010 prices! This will save you up to 25%.  Take advantage of this holiday offer and contact me now!  This offer is limited to the first 50 people that respond.  Thanks for your support and may your holidays be bright!

April

Kids Sewing Birthday Parties!

I am now offering Kids Sewing Birthday Parties at my studio in The Art Salon!  Make-A-Monster! Create Your Own Tutu! Sew A Hanbag or Sports Tote!  And many more!  Suggest a special project for your group and I can build a party around it!  We have plenty of machines to use here in the studio, or you can have the kids bring their own.  Great party idea for kids of all ages, 10-99!

Denver Sewing Collective Meetup

The Denver Sewing Collective will be coming to the studio here at The Art Salon for their December Meetup event!  This event is a 'Meet the Designer' event and I'm the lucky designer they want to meet!  If you would like to join them for this event, click here to go to their Meetup site!

Funky and Fashionable Design and Arts Holiday Trunk Show

Saturday, December 4 · 10:00am - 6:00pm
The Art Salon
2219 East 21st Avenue
(at York Street in City Park West)
Denver, CO 80205

List-makers, gift-givers, and shop-till-ya-droppers, have we got an event for you! Local artists, fashion designers and artisans are coming together with their holiday wares and gifts and throwing one heck of a trunk show! Here is your chance to see what kind of fantastic talent we have right here in Denver while doing your holiday shopping and being able to support your local creative community to boot! So grab a friend or two and plan on a great day at the Salon for shopping and discovering what is unique, handmade and creative in Denver. Cheers and See You There!

Call For Designers!

CALL FOR DESIGNERS! 

The Art Salon is having it's next show on October 22nd, from 6-9pm.  We have room in the gallery, so if you are a fashion, accessory or handbag designer and would like to display/sell your items at this next opening, please contact me for an appointment.  No fee to show for this event.  30% of sales go to the house and you keep the rest.  Looking forward to hearing from you!

Artist Space Available!

The Art Salon is a fun and funky art gallery, art studios and art gift shop. We have a beautiful store front facing City Park and York Street. Our downstairs art studio (approximately 900 square ft) is coming available for rent in November. We are looking for an artist/creative that wants to work in a high energy-creative and collaborative environment. Artist and creative types like fashion designers, painters, photographers, collagists etc, but basically "clean" artists are all welcome to apply. (ie. no metal workers or wood workers being that we have no way to filter the air in the basement.)

Being in the Art Salon studios means that you will have access to show in the upstairs gallery, use classroom space, wifi, and website for exposure. You automatically become a member of the Art Salon and have the possibility of teaching out of the space as well. This space is an ideal spot for a serious artist that is looking to expand their business and move out of their house or garage and take their artistic career to the next step.

900sq ft- $550/month with one month's rent deposit. Utilities Included. One year lease. No pets please because we already we have 2 shop dogs that are here most days.
Credit Check

For more info on the Art Salon goto www.artsalondenver.com
or respond by email to Jennifer for questions and to set up a time to see the space. (I am working on getting photos. but we are roughly at 21st and York)

Looking forward to seeing you!
Cheers

Sewing With Knits - Yoga Pants!

Tomorrow night begins the first of a 2 week class in working with knits. We will cover best practices and techniques for sewing with knits and you can make a pair of comfortable knit pants to wear. For information on what to bring to class and to register, go here: www.aprilenchanted.com/Classes.html

Save the Date and Other Amazingness!

Art Opening:

Please join us on Friday October 22nd from 6-9pm for a funky and fabulous event at The Art Salon. We will be showcasing new work by the artists in residence as well as showcasing  Rene Farkass’s fantastic paintings combining his sketching style with a throwback t.

The weather has been getting cooler, but things at the salon are heating up. See what has been brewing in the Art Salon’s cauldron over the past month and how we are spreading like wildfire since the grand opening. Keep your eyes peeled for a story on The Art Salon in 303 Magazine’s October issue.

So grab a friend and an art lover, and cruise on down to the salon and enjoy the creative and fun atmosphere! See you all there!

Starting this week The Art Salon will host a Funky Friday Artsy Fartsy Happy Hour from 4-6pm. We are planning for this to be a reoccurring event throughout the fall so make a note on your calendar! BYOB and join us in the salon’s creative atmosphere and help us create some fun crafts and art too. Free for all to enjoy, come in and check out what we have been doing, and what you can join in to create for yourself.  See you all on Fridays in the fall!

In addition, I have a bunch of new sewing classes on the calendar...including Shopping Decompression for the Holidays: Come and Make a Gift Instead!...all through November and December!

I've got some tutu making and Halloween costume sewing workshops during the month of October!

As well, all the usual bootcamp classes and Tuesday Night Couture Cafe Open Sew nights!

Sandra Perkins joins the creative energy with offerings of knitting & crochet classes, as well as a monthly knitting & crochet circle for interested Creatives to create new and wonderful things among like minded people!

And Denver artist Rene Farkass will be teaching a monthly Life Drawing class!

Come on down!  Viva Art!

Wendy Rule in Denver, September 4th & 5th!

Our beautiful Wendy Rule IS finally back in the US and she will be traveling to Denver for her performance and workshop in just a few weeks!  We have an evening performance planned for the evening of September 4th, 8-10pm - and her workshop 'My Sister The Moon' in the afternoon of Sunday, September 5th, 1-3pm.  Both events will take place at the Metaphysical Research Society in Denver.  If you purchased tickets for the Midsummer Night Fairy Festival, these tickets WILL be honored for the concert.  If you would like to purchase tickets for this event, go here: 
http://www.aprilenchanted.com/DenverEvents.html

Also, Wendy will have copie of her new CD available at both of these events!

Can't wait to see you all there!

Couture Café & Sewing Lounge - Opening Soon!

Hello wonderful Creatives!

As some of you may know, the Aprilenchanted Design Studio has moved...again...into an amazing new location that will allow for some awesome new things to happen! First, the new space is at The Art Salon Gallery & Studios...a place that fosters the work of 5 artists working in various mediums, as well as space for a gallery/boutique and classroom space. So vóila, the Couture Café & Sewing Lounge is born! This is a place that will feature a sewing, design & art library, a large cutting table and several wonderful vintage sewing machines all available to members for use in their creative projects. We will host a variety of classes in sewing, painting and a variety of crafting & textiles related subjects. We are open to anyone interested in teaching classes, as well, if space is needed because we have LOTS of space!

In addition to classes and gallery events, we will also be a destination for Art Parties and other fun events...Tutu Creation Birthday Parties, Make-A-Monster Birthday Parties, etc.!!!

We are located in a beautiful storefront in the vibrant and pedestrian friendly neighborhood of City Park West. Our Grand Opening event will take place on Saturday, August 28th from 1-10pm, with a reception beginning at 6pm. If you would like to attend our reception, please RSVP to Jennifer Mosquera at: jennifermosquera@hotmail.com

Check out our new website at: http://artsalondenver.com/

The Aprilenchanted Design Studio will be offering a whole new calendar of classes for the Fall/Winter at this fabulous and amazing place! Some of the new offerings are the Wednesday Night Gift Making Series beginning in November, as well as some specific garment construction classes to help you with your projects. There are the Couture Café Tuesday Night open sessions as well as the usual Fashion Sewing Bootcamps, Corsetmaking and some other fun workshops on the calendar. Classes have already started to fill up so register early! http://www.aprilenchanted.com/Classes.html

I'm really looking forward to this creative venture and I hope that you get the chance to come down and share in the excitement! Creatives Unite...and have FUN! See you soon!

With passion! April
www.aprilenchanted.com

Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires.
~Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Aprilenchanted Design Studio
@ The Art Salon Studios & Gallery
2219 E. 21st Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
720.404.1780
info@aprilenchanted.com
By Appointment Only

Wearable Art & Fashion Bazaar! THIS Saturday!

Wearable Art & Fashion Bazaar!
Come get outfitted for fun, for fancy and for the playa!

Unique, one-of-a-kind fashions made by local designers:
April Hoy / Aprilenchanted Design

Lisa Toyne / Klever Kitty Designs
Marcy Kerchal / Ztella Collection
Mercedes Gerow / PlayaFur
Sandra Perkins / Fiber & Jewelry Designs
and possibly a few more!

ONE DAY ONLY!!!
Saturday, August 14th
11am - 7pm
at The Art Salon Studios & Gallery
2219 E. 21st Avenue (corner of 21st @ York Street)
Denver, CO 80205

Breaking News!!!

I am joining forces with some very talented artists and we are forming our own artist workspace and gallery!  Read on!!!


Art Salon
Where Art & Fashion Collide!

A dynamic, artistic collaborative providing art & design services to both private & corporate clientele. To stimulate the creative economy of Denver & bring more creative and artful thinking to a wider public audience.

Artists
    Frank Garza - Fine art painter using avante garde materials, specializing in large     scale murals & fine art commissions.

    Jennifer Mosquera - Fine art painter, interior/exterior designer specializing in     vibrant and unique art & green design.

    April Hoy - Costume & fashion designer, specializing in corsetry, couture &     vintage fabric reuse.

    Shannon Winski - Glass artist, specializing in glass beads & fused glass jewelry.

Services
    Artistic Consultation    
    Curationl Services
    Interior/Exterior Design
    Interior Furnishings
    Faux Painting/Mural Painting
    Fine Art
    Art Classes/Art Parties
    Set & Props Design
    Custom Clothing, Costume & Design
    Pattern Drafting Services
    Stylist & Personal Shopper Services
    ArtCar Consultation & Design
    Rental space for Trunk Shows, Fashion Shows & Small Events
    Short & Long term Artistic Workspace, Studio Space & Classrooms

Gallery
    Fine Art, Fashion & Jewelry Exhibitions
    Gifts
    Artcycle, Green Art & Fabric Exhibition

Grand Opening!!  Save The Date!!!
    Saturday, August 28th
    1-6pm Open House & Tours
    6-10pm Reception & Exhibit

Guildwerks 2nd Annual Costume Bazaar!

The following is information for a pre-Burning Man vending event here in Denver.  Hope to see you there!

The Guildwerks 2nd Annual Costume Bazaar is an opportunity to buy and sell your costumes, accessories and fun wearables.  There will be a free exchange table at this event also.

You may read all the information and register for your space at the Costume Bazaar, here at this page:
http://www.aprilenchanted.com/registration.html

Hope to see you all there!  Please pass this along to anyone that may be interested in vending at this event.

Feel free to email me if you any questions about this event. Thanks!

Blessings! April

Another Burning Man ArtCar project!

Yes, it's true!  I will be designing and creating fabric coverings for another Burning Man Artcar this year!  This years theme: Mushrooms!  So if you're out on the playa this summer and you see some giant mushrooms on something that looks like it's from Mr. Toad's wild ride, then that's the one!

I am available for consultations on all artcar projects, so feel free to contact me!
info@aprilenchanted.com

Have a great summer!

Aprilenchanted Corset Parties and Steamer Trunk Shows!

I will be holding the first, a late summer Aprilenchanted Corset Party and Steamer Trunk Show,  offering one-of-a-kind fashions and fineries to boost your wardrobe and make you feel pretty, funky or cool! Your choice!

If you are interested in attending or hosting this event, email me at: info@aprilenchanted.com to get on the guest list!

Official Colorado Burlesque Festival Schedule

Hello everyone!

I will be vending some of my pretty wares at the Colorado Burlesque Festival this weekend.  Specifically, I will be at the Merchandise Bazaar on Sunday afternoon.  I will have a small collection of beautifully designed corsets and maybe some additional frou frou!  And of course, I will be taking custom orders for any desired fineries.  Following this message I provide you with the full weekend schedule in hopes that some of you will be able to attend some of these amazing events!  Have fun!

Glitter! April
www.aprilenchanted.com

Personality is the glitter that sends your little gleam across the footlights and the orchestra pit into that big black space where the audience is. ~ Mae West

Aprilenchanted Design Studio
@ Guildwerks Artists Collective
3821 B Steele Street,
Denver, CO 80206
720.404.1780
info@aprilenchanted.com
By Appointment Only      

Official Colorado Burlesque Festival Schedule

Wednesday July 7, 2010
Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie Party (Official CBF Sponsor) & CBF KickOff
Join us for a little wine, snacks and the sexiest lingerie to be had!
(303) 346-8450
9615-D East County Line Rd
Englewood, CO 80112
5pm - 8pm
FREE
Pampered Passions

Thursday July 8, 2010
Naughty Pierre's Burlesque and Comedy Extravaganza
Lannie's Clock Tower Cabaret
303-293-0075
1601 Arapahoe Street, Denver 80202
8:00pm
$20.00
Lannies

Friday July 9, 2010
Colorado Burlesque Festival Intimate VIP Night
With Your Host Naughty Pierre and Opening Music from Jonny Barber & The Rhythm Razors
Lannie's Clock Tower Cabaret
303-293-0075
1601 Arapahoe Street, Denver 80202
8:00pm
$35.00
After party with drink specials (show ending around 11:30 or Midnite) till 2am!
Lannies

We are excited to be able to offer two amazing classes on Saturday July 10th.
The classes will be held at The Aerial Dance Over Denver Dance Studio
8964 East Hampden Avenue Denver, CO 80231
Each class will be $20 or you can do both for $30!
For out of town guests we will be arranging a carpool from The Curtis Hotel to make sure you can get out to the studio!
Please email me if this is something you want to get in on!
This is a rare treat to have these educators sharing their skills so sign up today to ensure your spot!
Please submit payment through Paypal to email address: cbfclasses@gmail.com
Please specify which class you'd like to sign up for or say both along with your performer name and regular name
Saturday July 10th
2pm-3pm
Tease Technique With Miss Exotic World 2005 The Ass That Goes POW! Michelle L'amour:
Expand on the basics of burlesque: walk, bump, grind and shimmy. Finish those body lines and learn how to transition from each move.

3pm-4pm
STRUCTURED PLAYTIME with The Adorable Trixie Little & Mr. Exotic World 2010 The Evil Hate Monkey!
In this amazing class, Trixie and Monkey have combined their training in physical theater, clowning and burlesque to lead a structured playtime for the purpose of discovering new ideas, taking risks, playing, increasing connection to an audience, letting go of self-consciousness while improvising, thinking on your feet and utilizing your whole body. Perfect for anyone who wants to have a new kind of fun while performing.

Saturday July 10, 2010
Colorado Burlesque Festival Main Event
With Your host Liam Sullivan and Opening Music by Caesars Pleasers
The Gothic Theatre
3263 South Broadway
Englewood, CO 80113-2425
(303) 788-0984
8:00pm
$25.00
Gothic Theatre

Saturday Night After Party
Jonesy's Eat Bar
400 East 20th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205-3201
(303) 863-7473
When the show at The Gothic ends, that's where we're all heading for $5 buffet and cheap "Big Mama Red" shots!

Sunday July 11, 2010
"Pool Party" and Merchandise Bazaar
$10 Brunch and $5 Bloody Marys
Meet and Greet with All Your Favorite Burlesque performers
And DJ Rock Star Aaron
Featuring OVER 15 Vendors!
Wynkoop Brewery
1634 18th Street
Denver, CO 80202-1212
(303) 297-2700
2:00pm-5:00pm

Wendy Rule! Save the Date!

Many of you know that Wendy Rule's Denver performance was postponed due to a traveling VISA problem and she was returned to Australia earlier this month.  It looks like the issue is being handled and her return to the US is upon us!  Those of you who previously purchased tickets to the Midsummer Night Fairy Festival can use those same tickets to attend this event! 

The date for her Denver performance looks like Friday, August 13th!  Save the date and stay tuned for confirmation and more details regarding this event!

Summer 2010 Sewing & Creatives Classes Calendar!

Here is the new Class Calendar!  To register, go here!

Creatives In Business Workshop
Contracts and Agreements to Keep Yourself Sane and Your Clients Happy!
A 3 Hour Workshop that will help you to further develop your business.  Topics covered are...
1.  Defining Your Business Model & Mission Statement
2.  Defining Client Expectations
3.  Contracts & Agreements As Communication Tools
4.  When Friends Become Clients
5.  Orders & Down Payments vs. Full Payment in Advance
6.  Honesty & Integrity in Business...You and Your Client!

Each student will leave the class with a packet filled with helpful information, as well as a CD with several basic forms and contracts that can be manipulated for use with your own business.

Publish Post

This workshop will be offered through Fashion Denver at their fabulous new showroom!
Pre-registration required! And seats WILL fill quickly so register early!
3 Hour Workshop
Saturday, July 17th
Noon - 3pm
Cost of Class: $65, includes info packet & CD.

Tuesday Night Open Sew!
Project Finishing Class!
Many people get started on their first sewing project and then stop because it is too complicated or they simply don't understand the rules of sewing.  If you have unfinished projects lying around and need some good information to get them finished then this is the session for you.  Bring your sewing machine, sewing kit and your unfinished project and I will help you to get it completed. Pre-registration required as I have limited space.
Tuesdays, 6-9pm
Ongoing Through Summer 2010!
Cost of Class: $35 per Tuesday

Quick Tutu Making Workshop
One day workshop will cover the fine point of making tutu style skirts, quickly and easily! Choose from 2 different types of tutu's to make! Sew or No-Sew!
$35 ~ Pre-registration Required!
Bring Your Own Materials OR
Pre-purchase a complete kit for $25
Saturday, July 24th
1 PM to 4 PM

8 Week Sewing Boot Camp!
This class runs for 8 weeks and will help you to work with your sewing machine, understand working with patterns and walk you through an entire shirt or jacket project complete with collars, sleeves, cuffs and buttonholes or a zipper.  You will increase your sewing prowess by taking this class and you will learn beautiful finishing techniques!

Pre-registration required! And seats WILL fill quickly so register early!
Monday's, 6-9pm
July 19th - September 6th
Cost of Class: $250

Sewing Bootcamp - Level II - Pants!
(for students having already completed the 8 Week Boot Camp or who have a demonstrated knowledge of sewing and working with patterns)

This class will demonstrate all the fine points of pants making including proper fit, front fly openings, zippers, pockets and seam stitching.

It is not necessary to purchase your fabric prior to the first class, but you will need a pants pattern based on your measurements.  Contact me for more information!

Pre-registration required! And seats WILL fill quickly so register early!
6 weeks of 3 hour classes
Wednesday's, 6-9pm
August 4th - September 8th
Cost of Class: $225

Corsetmaking Class!
(for students having already completed the 8 Week Boot Camp or who have a demonstrated knowledge of sewing and working with patterns)

This class will cover every element of corsetmaking including fittings, proper fit, bonings, grommets and eyelets, lacings and tools.

Cost of class includes kit fee which will be provided for you, which includes spiral steel bonings, grommets and grommet setting tools, corsetmaker's awl, lacings and inner coutil lining.  You only need to supply your own outer fashion fabric.  Do not purchase this before the first class as we will be talking about suitable fabrics for your corset.
4 weeks of 3 hour classes
Sunday's, 10am - 1pm
July 18th - August 8th
Cost of Class: $425, includes corset making kit


Kids Can Sew!
A great Kids Camp for Spring Break Week or during Summer vacation! A one week camp, 2 hours each day. This class also allows for a Parent to attend and learn along with your child.

 You must bring your own sewing machine so that you and your child can learn the specifics of working with that machine, as each machine is slightly different.

Seats are limited.  Pre-registration is required.  All registrations must be accompanied by an Emergency Release Form.

One week of 2 hour classes.
Mon - Fri, 10am - Noon
Cost of Class:  $150 per child, $75 per parent

Please Specify the dates of your child's preferred
camp week!
June 28th - July 2nd
July 5th - July  9th
July 12th - July 16th
July 19th - July 23rd
July 26th - July 30th

Solstice Beginnings!

Today I happily engage in new beginnings!  As of this Solstice day, my design studio is moved and work and classes will commence in the new location!

And I am open to new beginnings in all areas of my life this day!

Many blessings to you all!

Design Studio is MOVING!

I am so excited to announce that I am moving my business out of my apartment and becoming a member of the Guildwerks Artists Collective Warehouse!  This is an incredible space that will facilitate larger classes, but also puts me in a wonderful workspace with lots of amazing creatives! 

I have an old history with the property itself, which is located on York Street between 38th and 40th Avenues.  Many years ago I was part of a CoHousing group called August Green that was offered the York Street property by the City of Denver for $1.  We toured this property many times and spent over a year developing a plan to create a community of creatives at this site.  In the end, we could not pull it off due to the $1 million in abatement required because this was a Superfund site that had never been cleaned up.  But, here we are 15 years later and I'm going to be doing exactly what I set out to in the very same location!  It's a thrilling day for me!  I love synchronicity!

So thanks to Jim Barter and Lynn Strutton for having such a great vision and working toward creating such great community space!

I should be completely moved over into the new space by end of next week!

Sewing Machine for Sale!

One of my students is having a life change issue and needs to sell her sewing machine.  It's a Janome machine that is less than 2 years old.  I know she has not used it a whole lot and I think it came with a full set of specialty feet (she's checking on that now).  She paid $500 for it about 1-1/2 years ago and would like to get $400 for it.  If you are interested, please email me at: info@aprilenchanted.com

Lovely corset fabrics!

Here are two fabrics that are being readied for the cutting table.  Corsets!  Email if you would like one of these made for your size!

An exciting move!

The Aprilenchanted Design Studio is getting ready to become a part of something bigger than itself and meld with the minds and talents of numerous amazing people!  Stay tuned for details on the move and the incredible opportunities this move will facilitate!  That's all I'm saying for now until details are final and stuff is moved into the space!

But, I'm so excited!!!!!

More Fabrics!

Here are some more fabrics currently available in the Aprilenchanted Design Studio!  Both of these are 100% cotton print in Dia de los Muertos Celebration and a more french skull theme, suitable for cute summer skirts or dresses....even a lightly boned corset top!  These are hard to find fabrics and will go quickly.  I would love to customize something pretty for you!

Darlings! Corsetmaking Class!

Hello one and all!

Just a little reminder that I have a Corsetmaking Class scheduled to start this Saturday.  This is a 4 week class that provides you with the entire kit for making a proper corset and teaches you how to properly fit, shape and sew your corset together.  Pre-registration is required and seats are limited, so register now!

Hand dyed silks!

Here are some lovely hand dyed silks I have available that are prewashed and ready to be cut into some summery flowing garment just for you!  I have 8 yards each of these two fabrics, so it would be possible to create a bias cut dress or a full circle skirt out of either of them.  Possibly even a pair of wings or bellydance veils.  To your liking!

Midsummer Night Fairy Festival Costume Ball & Dance Party UPDATE!!!

Major UPDATE!! Please read Wendy's announcement at the bottom of this notice!

Midsummer Night Fairy Festival is happening at the Mercury Cafe, Saturday June 12th! Family & Kid Friendly Event! Kids 12 and under get in free!!! This is a costume ball, so dust off your wings and come in your finery!!!

BELTANIA DECOMPRESSION PARTY!
The lineup for this show starts with Pagan rock band, HEARTBEAT who rocked the house at Beltania this year!

We will have the lovely Miss April performing her beautiful Fairy Burlesque artistry for us! A NOT to miss performance!!! And totally kid friendly!

Then!!!!! MOUNTAIN TRANCE MEDICINE BAND will play for a LATE NIGHT DANCE PARTY! They also rocked it at Beltania 2 years in a row! A must see event! www.MySpace.com/MountainTrance

VENDORS!
We will have several vendors selling their wonderful and unique handmade wares! Look for the vendor area and support these wonderful artisans!

Lena Arvidson brings her authentic Viking Nal Binding. A beautiful form of ancient knitting!

Hayden Hathaway is bringing her amazing Dragonfly Dreams Fairy Habitats!

Julep Watt will have her gorgeous Julep's Junque wearables and bags! I have one that I just love! See my current profile photo!

YanCetta Dennis is bringing her wonderful hand dyed fibers and glass creations!

The talented Inger Knudson will be there with face painting supplies for kids large and small!

Get your tickets here:
http://www.aprilenchanted.com/DenverEvents.html
I will also have pre-sale tickets available at my booth at Beltania this year! Spread the word!
TICKET PRICE: $20!

We are so excited to see all of you there!


June 9, 1010
To my dear fans and friends in Colorado
I’m very sad to have to let you know that I’m unable to perform at this weekend’s Midsummer Fairy Ball. Unfortunately there was a problem with my visa when I tried to enter America last Thursday, and I was returned home to Australia on the next flight in order to sort it out. You can imagine how devastated I was!
I can assure you, as soon as the visa is sorted out, I’ll be on flying right back! In the mean time, I encourage those of you who have bought tickets to this weekend’s Fairy Ball to go along and have a wonderful time. There will be great music from the pagan rock group Heartbeat, as well as vendors and other surprises. Those of you who keep your tickets will be able to use them for my own show when I return in August. (the date is yet TBC). Of course, if you’d prefer a refund, you are entitled to that and April Hoy, the event producer, will be able to help you out. But I really encourage you to participate. You’ll get two shows for the price of one!

Those of you who have purchased tickets to my scheduled workshop on Sunday may like to hold on to them for my return. I’ll have dates sorted out ASAP. Of course, though, you are entitled to a refund.

Once again, I’m so sorry to have let everyone down. Damn bureaucracy!

Love and Magic

Wendy

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Summer Sewing & Creatives Classes!

Hello Fabulous People!

This Spring I have had numerous requests for class opportunities, which is very interesting since I had thought I would end my classes by the end of Spring.  However, due to the high volume of emails I have received I have decided to give it another go!  So, if you are one of those folks that has been thinking about taking one of my classes I encourage you take this opportunity!

On the schedule for this upcoming Summer season we have the following classes available for your creative growth and enjoyment!

8 Week Sewing Bootcamp
Bootcamp 2 - Pants!
Open Sewing Night! (Opportunity to get help with unfinished projects!)
Kids Sewing Camps!
Corsetmaking Class!
And a new Creatives in Business Workshop offered through Fashion Denver called Contracts and Agreements to Keep Yourself Sane and Your Clients Happy!

This is going to be a great summer offering of courses!  I hope to see many of you this coming season!  Go here to see the schedule and to register!  http://www.aprilenchanted.com/Classes.html

Midsummer Night Fairy Festival & Wendy Rule Concert Ritual

Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time:	6:00pm - 11:55pm
Location:	The Mercury Cafe
Street:	Mercury Cafe www.mercurycafe.com 2199 California Street (303) 294-9281
City/Town:	Denver, CO
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The date and location of the Midsummer Night Fairy Festival & Wendy Rule Concert Ritual is now confirmed at the Mercury Cafe, Saturday June 12th!

I am checking with Marilyn Megenity regarding Saturday nights and kids and I will update this announcement when I have a confirmation. We are hoping to make this a kid and family friendly event. If it works out, kids 12 and under will allowed to attend for free.

I'm looking for about 6-10 vendors for the Fairy Festival. If you have art or other handmade items you would like to sell, let me know and I will contact you via email next week!

If you are a hoop or belly dancer that would like to dress in your best Fairy attire and perform for us...please contact me!

Face and body painters...contact me!

Other interesting performance artists...contact me!

There may also be additional music performances and I will keep you up to date on this as well!

Wendy will also be presenting a workshop on Sunday, June 13th at the Metaphysical Research Society. Details to follow in a few days, so look for that announcement, as well!

Wendy's new CD, Guided By Venus, will be available at the show!

Tickets are being printed and will be available within the week. Contact me via info@aprilenchanted.com if you would like to purchase your tickets in advance. I will also have pre-sale tickets available at my booth at Beltania this year! Spread the word!
Advance Tickets: $20
At The Door: $25

We are so excited to see all of you there!

In a relationship with Osteria Marco! It must be love!

Here is my review!

This was the most amazing dining experience I've had in about 10 years. Amazing service....and there are just no words for how amazing the food and drinks were. Everything so fresh and rich with flavor.

We started with a ... glass of red wine...a barbera, which I had never had before. The waiter described it as earthy and poured a little for us to try to see if we liked it. It was not a typical red. When he said earthy, he meant it. It had an underlying flavor of peat moss...which I know sounds terrible, but is quite good. One of my favorite single malt scotches also has this unique flavor in the background. 

To start, I had a lovely fresh Caesar salad that was crunchy and delicious with just the right amount of flavors mixed together....and only one little sad anchovie sitting atop the salad, which I picked off the plate. 

For dinner I decided on the eggplant parmigiana, which was bursting with fresh basil and fennel! This is one of my favorite dishes but not all restaurants get the cooking of this right, so sometimes I'm disappointed. In this case though, it was Sooooo goood! 

Our waiter made us a special drink to finish our dinner before our dessert. It had in it blackberries, fresh basil, honey liqueur, vodka and ginger beer! I cannot describe how wonderful this was! 

For dessert our waiter recommended and we shared the butterscotch bread pudding for dessert which was actually very light in the middle and crispy on the outside....not your average bread pudding. With the butterscotch drizzle and vanilla bean gelato, it was outstanding. 

Our waiter was excellent in providing great recommendations, and in his amazing attention to service. He did not hover over our table, but allowed us time to enjoy what we were experiencing. Yet he showed up at just the right moments and added personal touches to our service. It was such a wonderful evening that Jessica and I left there feeling drunk on love! Truly enchanting and I hope you all get to eat there sometime. It's downtown on Larimer Street between 14th and 15th.

Beware of the Agave Nectar Health Food Fraud

Beware of the Agave Nectar Health Food Fraud

Spring Drop-In Class: Unfinished Projects!

Spring Drop-In Class: Unfinished Projects!

Many people get started on their first sewing project and then stop because it is too complicated or they simply don't understand the rules of sewing. If you have unfinished projects lying around and need some good information to get them finished then this is the session for you. Bring your sewing machine, sewing kit and your unfinished project and I will help you to get it completed. Pre-registration required as I have limited space.

Tuesdays, 6-9pm
Cost of Class: $35

Go here to register: http://www.aprilenchanted.com/Classes.html

Spring Break Week Sewing Camp for Kids! and Parents!

Kids Can Sew!

A great Kids Camp for Spring Break Week! A one week camp, 2 hours each day. This class also allows for a Parent to attend and learn along with your child.

 You must bring your own sewing machine so that you and your child can learn the specifics of working with that machine, as each machine is slightly different.

Seats are limited.  Pre-registration is required.  All registrations must be accompanied by an Emergency Release Form.

One week of 2 hour classes. Mon - Fri
Cost of Class:  $150 per child, $75 per parent

Please Specify the Dates of your child's Spring Break Week!

Go Here to Register:  http://www.aprilenchanted.com/Classes.html

Beltania 2010! Music & Magick!

The Aprilenchanted Design Studio will be occupying merchant space this year at Beltania, a summer music festival taking place in Florence, Colorado!  I will have lots of beautiful things for sale this year including beautiful handmade corsets, Witchy garb and stuff for all the Burners in your life!...that is Burning Man folk for those not in the know.  So come and see my booth if you are going to Beltania.  For more information and to register for this event (attendance will be capped soon), go to the following link!

http://www.beltania.org/index.html

Changes for Aprilenchanted Design Studio

In the shifting changes of today's world, I have decided that sewing classes will be thinned out this year in order to focus on more designing and creating. If you want a sewing class, I will be offering them through the early summer 2010 and then likely only once a year after that, if at all.  Private sewing sessions may continue at the rate of $25 per hour.

Community support for such classes has been falling off over the last year...though I still get many requests for these classes, registration numbers just don't match up to the requests. I have been offering sewing classes since 2004 at highly competitive rates, but everyone seems to be struggling with the economy and can't support this effort. I even offered the idea of a membership based, low cost sewing program but no one expressed any interest. And so, it seems the Universe is saying....time for other endeavors!

Having said that, I will be putting forth my efforts towards my own designs and creations and my Etsy selling. I look forward to serving you in that capacity.

May you all be blessed in your creative endeavors!
April

Get your Sweetie a Corset for Valentine's Day!

This is your opportunity to get a custom fitted corset for you or your sweetheart. Now taking orders for a real corset with front opening busk, back lacings, fully boned and reinforced for tight lacing. Your choice of jewel tone satin in black, red, blue, green, yellow, pink or white. Beautiful enough to wear as an outgarment for your fanciest occassion.

Valentine's Day Special: $350
Order now!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/aprilenchanted

Denver Sewing Club coming soon!

Greetings and Alo'ha!

Many of you interested in my sewing classes have asked for shorter classes and lower cost classes. For the past year, I have been wracking my brain on how to do this in a way that supports my business as well as the students that come to me. It has been my desire to provide high quality education in the field of sewing technology while also designing and creating for my clients. During this last trip to California I had an idea come to mind and I have been working on a plan that I would like to present to you. Using the Health Club membership model, I think this could actually work. However, it will need a lot of community support...as in lots of members and people actually attending the classes. So, here is the idea I have come up with and I am currently seeking space to share in order to facilitate this venture. I would love your input and, if you are in the Denver Metro area and likely to take part in this, I would love to hear from you.

Design And Sewing Club
Learn Professional Sewing Techniques!
Bring Your Design Ideas To Life!
Short Classes and Tiny Prices!
Monthly Benefits For All Members!
April Hoy (720) 404.1780
info@aprilenchanted.com
Registration and Membership Information can also be found at:
www.aprilenchanted.com

Membership Information:
1. As a member of the sewing club, students can attend any class offered on the monthly calendar for just 5 dollars + materials fees.
2. Members receive significant student discounts on specialty classes and workshops.
3. Members receive a monthly newsletter with sewing tips, fun project ideas and resource information on buying unusual supplies and materials.
4. Members may receive discounts at area fabric and supply houses.
5. Members will have access to fabric and supply swaps, as well as open house events where they can sell their sewn goods to the public.
6. Members will have access to information regarding sewing employment opportunities in the Denver Metro Area.
7. Members may request to receive referrals for design and sewing work within the membership network.

Sampling of 2 & 3 hour class offerings:
1. Learn about your sewing machine
2. Working with commercial patterns
3. Working with Knits
4. Sleeves & Cuffs class
5. Zippers & Buttonholes
6. Collars & Lapels
7. Linings & Facings
8. Proper Fitting Techniques
9. Easy Alterations for Updating your Wardrobe
10. Serger Sewing

And lots more classes in the realms of creativity!

Specialty Classes & Workshops: These are now offered at a significant discount for club members. No drop ins for these classes. Pre-registration is required 2 weeks in advance so that supplies may be ordered. Limited seating available. Price includes kit fee.
Class Examples:
1. Corset class weekend: Member fee, 200 dollars. Non-Member fee, 425 dollars.
2. Can Can Skirt class, one day: Member fee, 40 dollars. Non-Member fee, 125 dollars.
3. Pants Class, half day: Member fee, 30 dollars. Non-Member fee, 95 dollars.

Many more classes can be offered. If you have a special request, just ask so we can get it on the calendar.

Members may have a difficult problem with a project they are working on and find they need help to complete it. As a member in the club you can now schedule private instruction and project consultation at a very low cost as well.

Initial setup fee is 50 Dollars.
Monthly membership fee is 30 Dollars.
All members pay a class fee of only 5 dollars per class + any materials fee...excluding specialty classes and workshops which have their own fees.

Please email me with any feedback or requests you may have! I can't wait to hear from you!

Sewing Classes Starting This Week!

Happy New Year!

I have a few spots left for the following sewing classes and I am still offering a 20% discount for this first round of classes! Take advantage of this excellent pricing because it won't come around again in 2010! Here is the schedule of classes, all in Denver near Cheeseman Park!


8 Week Sewing Boot Camp
New class session begins on
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
6:30 - 9:30pm every Tuesday
$250, normal price

Level II Sewing Class - Pants!
(for students having already completed the 8 Week Boot Camp)
New class session begins on
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
6:30 - 9:30pm every Wednesday for 8 weeks
$250, normal price

Corset Class
New class session begins Thursday, January 7th, 2010
6:30 - 9:30pm every Thursday for 5 weeks
Cost of class includes kit fee which will be provided for you!
$425, normal price

All classes require pre-registration. Email me for your discount and details on registering. Or go here: http://www.aprilenchanted.com/

Sending you all my blessings for the New Year! Alo'ha!