Dates set - Kilt Kamp 2016

[Drymen Kilts]

Please add my name to the Kilt Kamp 2016 list. I will send my deposit asap.
C-A Drummond
Drymen Kilts

[KiltedKnome]

Can't wait to attend. Have started saving for my tartan already.

Drymen, which component of Kilt Kamp 2016 are you interested in?

[Drymen Kilts]

I would like to take the Traditional Hand sewn kilt class with Barbara please.

This is just the first announcement - Just so people have enough time to plan vacation times and start putting aside airfares and lodging .

We have been able to iron out schedules so have set the dates for Kilt Kamp 2016.

Start - 8:00am Friday the 5th of August 2016
Finish - 6:00pm Wednesday the 10th of August 2016

Kamp in 2016 will be in Victoria, BC Canada.


If you would like to express interest in Kilt Kamp please post to this thread with the course you would be interested in.

Currently expressing interest. Please understand that this list is only of those who wish to express an interest in attending Kamp.
This is not a list of registration, confirmation or of payment for Kamp.

We will begin filling spaces and accepting payments for Kamp some time this coming spring. We do start with the names on these lists, of course.

Traditional Hand Stitched Course with Barb Tewksbury
10 students max
1 Harlan Hastings
2 Okiewan
3 Suzicooks
4 Truit
5 BNicholson
6 Carolyn House
7 flyingpiper
8 Bryden
9 dgreen
10

Machine Sewn Contemporary Course with Steve Ashton
2 Students Max
1 BenningBoy
2 Bob House
3 If space available


Hand Sewn Contemporary Course with Steve Ashton
2 Student Max
1 Argyle24
2 MaryPenny
3 If space available

[KiltedKnome]

I would like to take the Traditional Hand sewn kilt class with Barbara please.

You are on the list.

[dgreen]

This will be my first kilt. Is it reasonable to start here?

[The Wizard of BC]

One of the basic requirements of Barb's course is that you own a copy of "The Art of Kiltmaking" AKA ToAK.

I would suggest that you read the book from cover to cover at least twice.

Now I'm going to ask - Are you a kiltwearer? Do you have a full traditional style kilt? If you do not have a traditional kilt yourself do you have access to one?
What I'm asking about is a full hand-stitched kilt with the internal interfacings and stabilizers. Not a 5 yard casual kilt nor an acrylic import.
The reason I ask these questions is that it is sort of hard to learn how to make what is perhaps the most complex garment, next to a custom made man's suit coat, without knowing what one is or what one looks and feels like.
It would be like expecting to learn how to build a car without ever having seen one.

[Barb T]

One of the basic requirements of Barb's course is that you own a copy of "The Art of Kiltmaking" AKA ToAK. I would suggest that you read the book from cover to cover at least twice.

This works well for some people (like Steve, who is an engineer!!) and not so well for other people. Some people do better going from step to step and reading only what comes next. So, don't panic if your head swims when you try to read from cover to cover. But, I agree with Steve that it helps to know what you're aiming for. Being sure that you have an idea of what a well-made kilt looks like is a great place to start.

[dgreen]

Thanks so much for the advice. I am currently working my way through Barb's book, and am finding it very helpful. I have access to an 8 yard, hand sewn kilt which I am using as a resource as I work through the book. You are right - having hands on access to a kilt really helps!

[Maryp]

Steve I'm interested in Contemporary, either machine sewn or hand sewn which ever has room. I'd prefer machine sewn but can not bring a machine, as I'm flying.

warm regards
Mary

[suzicooks]

Okay, I've ordered Barbara's book, and am eagerly anticipating its' arrival. One little question. My cousin will be ordering the fabric (one of the MacNaughton tartans), and we don't know if you need a different amount depending on pleating to the sett or stripe.
I'm really looking forward to Kilt Kamp!