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!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
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.
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
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
Monday, June 21, 2010
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!
And I am open to new beginnings in all areas of my life this day!
Many blessings to you all!
Friday, June 18, 2010
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!
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!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
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!!!!!
But, I'm so excited!!!!!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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!
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!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
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
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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