This is the page for Meridith Towne, a Dress Historian and Costume Maker.
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Through ths page you can directly receive the latest updates, event listings, and offers from meridithtowne.co.uk I specialise in the construction of historical costume for the heritage industry, with emphasis on quality and accuracy. I welcome personal commissions for costume, vintage inspired outfits and unique bridal wear. In addition, I have a unique range of lively and informative talks centr
ed on my own research and collection of original antique and vintage garments. Based near York, I am happy to travel to and present at any venue and tailor to your event needs.
Here's a date for your diary!
Join me at Market Weighton (Yorkshire Countrywomen's Association) for Minis & Moon Boots: Sixties Space Race Style on Thursday 5th September 2pm to 4pm
at the Market Weighton Community Hall, Station Road, Market Weighton
Entrance Fee £10
Includes Tea/Coffee/Cream Scones/Cake
New Members and Visitors are Welcome just turn up ! for an exciting look at the Sixties!
Join me at Jarrow Focus for my new talk 'Whatever the Weather' on Wednesday. Come rain or shine we will be there to brighten up your day with fashions for all eventualities.
The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside’s new state-of-the-art cultural venue, situated in the heart of South Shields and is brimming with exciting new experiences, activities and facilities for people of all ages to enjoy.
Grab your wellies and bikini ready for my new talk 'Whatever the Weather' this spring. See it at Tickhill Community Library on 25th April - don't forget your thermals!
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 😊
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. https://www.crowood.com/collections/dressmaking/products/making-late-medieval-menswear-by-meridith-towne
"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
https://stockton.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/6418431/2836285,1
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 https://www.bookaclass.org/service-page/floral-bouquet-jewellery-workshop?referral=service_list_widget
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.
Some great feedback from the Visible Mending course in Scarborough on Saturday North Yorks Art School Bookaclass.org I had a great day! Check out other courses available https://www.bookaclass.org/scarborough?category=ca0ce011-5320-4a0e-bb6b-62ddd3f95408
Amazing news! The Visible Mending workshop on 3rd February is SOLD OUT Bookaclass.org North Yorks Art School Looking forward to seeing everyone there and having a great day😁.
Fancy learning a new skill in 2024? Ever tried American smocking? No! Why not join me at the North Yorkshire Art School on 17th Febraury to learn this amazing technique or treat someone for Christmas? A few spaces left at Bookaclass.org.
https://www.bookaclass.org/service-page/north-america-smocking-workshop?referral=service_list_widget&location=23dd0117-4d0c-4842-b636-5568e4916cab
Christmas is a week today! Still need to get in the Christmas mood? Join me at Darlington Libraries for Festive Fifties on Wednesday 20th December at 6.30pm. Frocks and frothy petticoats galore!
Meridith Towne - Festive Fifties Library
I'll be in North Tyneside on Tuesday with my new Christmas talk Festive Fifties, see you there!
Join Meridith Towne as she joyously frolics through her collection of fabulous evening frocks and accessories to find the perfect ensemble for the belle of the ball this party season. With her wardrobe bursting at the seams with party frocks, cocktail dresses and dinner gowns she's spoilt for choice...
Festive Fifties with Meridith Towne: Costume Historian & Dressmaker
Join Meridith Towne as she joyously frolics through her collection of fabulous original evening frocks and accessories to find the perfect ensemble suitable for the belle of the ball this party season.
With her wardrobe bursting at the seams with party frocks, cocktail dresses and dinner gowns she’s spoilt for choice and needs your help to choose.
Delve into the world of Dior, marvel at Balmain and revel in Fath as you explore the sumptuous world of 1950s evening wear and how these designers iconic styles made their way into every woman’s wardrobe.
So grab a girdle, sugar those petticoats and don your stilettos as we prepare to dance the night away!
North Shields Library
Tuesday 5 December, 7pm
Tickets £8.00 + booking fee.
Includes refreshments.
To book click on the link
https://bookwhen.com/ntclibraries/e/ev-sk5k-20231205190000
North Tyneside Council
Wow what a week! The launch of my new talk Festive Fifties for fabulous audiences at South Tyneside Libraries, Gateshead Libraries, Sisters of Shields WI and The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. My glamorous assistant and I had a wonderful time. We are now enjoying a relaxed cup of tea before heading back on the road later this week.
Free on Saturday? Want to try your hand at a new skill? Why not join me in Darlington for my Coast to Coast Button Making workshop with Bookaclass.org A few spaces left.
Use the bookaclass.org service and book onto quality art and craft classes, courses and workshops UK wide, including: oil, acrylic and watercolour painting, printmaking, linocut printmaking, life drawing, still life, portrait, crochet as well as workshops featuring glass fusion, pottery, ceramics, m...
Fab day Wokingham Borough Libraries sharing my collection of Space inspired 1960s fashion. We even met a woman who had owned one of the dresses on display! We will be back next year with another talk, we just need to decide which one.
Don't forget we will be Camberley Library on Wednesday evening to present the new talk Minis and Moon Boots: 1960s space race style. It is going to be out of this world! Tickets available from eventbrite (link below)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/minis-and-moon-boots-sixties-space-race-style-at-camberley-library-tickets-662347137117?aff=ebdssbeac
Super exciting news from Costume HQ! Bookaclass.org have invited me to teach short courses on visible mending, North American smocking and button making in a range of venues, check out their website to see the fantastic range of courses they offer.
https://www.bookaclass.org/
https://www.bookaclass.org/service-page/contemporary-visible-mending-workshop?category=ca0ce011-5320-4a0e-bb6b-62ddd3f95408&referral=service_list_widget&location=23dd0117-4d0c-4842-b636-5568e4916cab
We are heading down to Surrey next month with a full pack of 1960s space age fashion - it's going to be out of this world! 😁
What are you doing on Sunday? That's right, you're at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Stoke to see my talk on 1960s space inspired fashion. 1pm start and tickets include a delicious cream tea. See you there! https://www.visitstoke.co.uk/whats-on/minis-and-moon-boots-sixties-space-race-style-p2010861
What a great evening presenting Mini's and Moon Boots and the newly opening Central Library in Darlington. It is looking amazing! Check out the comments in the original post for a hilarious video of my glamourous assistant trying out moon boots! Darlington Libraries
Enjoying attending the Conference 2023 today. Such a great selection of speakers discussing loads of interesting themes around education in museums. I am on a panel this afternoon talking about costume - wish me luck! 🤞
So pleased with this pair of Tudor costumes for Bradford Cathedrals new educational workshops. A fur trimmed gown and a set of sleeves. Easily accessible and great fun to try on - though less fun to work with fur during a heatwave! 🥵
Wow, summer is almost over (boo!) but my glamourous assistant and I are super excited for a busy autumn packed full of fantastic events at great venues. Check out the full events diary at https://www.meridithtowne.co.uk/events-diary/ See you there!
Darlington Libraries The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Wokingham Borough Libraries Camberley Library Gateshead Libraries North Tyneside Libraries and Community Centres South Tyneside Libraries
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/minis-and-moon-boots-sixties-space-race-style-at-camberley-library-tickets-662347137117
Join me at Camberley Library this October for all things mini, shiny and space-y!
Minis and Moon Boots: Sixties Space Race Style! A costume presentation with historian Meredith Towne at Camberley Library.
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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. https://www.crowood.com/collections/dressmaking/products/making-late-medieval-menswear-by-meridith-towne
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