Kenneth King is the designer behind Kenneth D. King Design, a small haute couture house that has a distinct aesthetic identity. King produces one-of-a-kind, made to measure pieces for women and men, as well as limited edition pieces for boutiques. King’s work is in the permanent collections of museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the L.A. County Museum of Art and San Francisco’s DeYoung Museum, as well as many private collections. He strives to stretch his couture craft in new and more intriguing directions. King’s current body of work began with a reexamination of how clothing seams together in construction. These three ‘lines of inquiry’ as he calls them are soufflé, leafing, and cutwork. www.kennethdking.com
Embroidering with Beads – Intermediate
Let this master of embellishment guide you through the various stages of hand embroidery with beads, using his book, ‘Designer Bead Embroidery’ as the basis. Work with bugle, two-cut, drop and round beads, sequins, sew-on beads and more! Learn about different frames, marking techniques and pick-up construction tips. Stitch along with Kenneth as you explore 30 different embroidery stitches and their variations. Learn his concept method to understand when and where to use them, how to repair existing pieces or study them for inspiration. See lots of actual swatches from his book! Bring: 12” embroidery hoop. Premium Fee $50 (includes kit)
6 Hour Workshop
Ultimate Fit – Intermediate
Fitting is the foundation of any successful garment’s construction. There are many methods of fitting, and there’s value in all of them, but Kenneth wanted to understand the underlying principles that tie them all together. He outlined it in the popular DVD for Threads magazine, ‘Smart Fitting with Kenneth D. King’. In this class, Kenneth will demonstrate the principles of Net Gain, Net Loss and No-net-change, and how they apply to the projects you will be working on. Bring a muslin of a pattern, along with the pattern prepared for alterations and learn by seeing and doing! Supply List with preparation instructions.
6 Hour Workshop
Smart Sewing with Leather – Intermediate
Sewing with leather (real or faux) isn’t as daunting as some would believe. With basic knowledge and a few extra tools, you can sew leather garments or accessories easily. Kenneth covers the ground rules with basic information needed to work with leather as it relates to garment construction and the tools and materials you will need. Learn about sewing basic felled and lapped seams; sewing different dart treatments; and sewing flaps for collars or pockets. This basic information will enable you to embark on the adventure of working with leather. Supply List.
3 Hour Workshop
Smart Details for Tailoring – Intermediate
Crisp tailoring is always in style! Pick up insider tips from Kenneth’s new DVD for Threads magazine, ‘Smart Tailoring with Kenneth D. King’ along with additional techniques he’s developed that will debut here! Whether you are making a casual jacket, or a warm wool overcoat, unusual details can make a garment memorable and also fun to wear. Part of these details require patternmaking to add them to your existing pattern, and part involves proper construction. Kenneth teaches you how to create a faced double-welt pocket for felts and boiled wools; a flange on a yoke; and a special surprise technique for creating roll collars! Supply List.
3 Hour Workshop
Enjoy this Conference Class sneak peek!
Registration begins at the end of July when our updated website www.csnf.com is released with the class days & times. Class fees are $20 per hour (advance purchase) with kit fees extra.
Creativ Festival is returning to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre but MOVING to the NORTH BUILDING (255 Front St. W.) on new days & times! Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 15, 16 & 17, 2015 with 5 days of Conference Classes starting Tuesday, October 13th