{"product_id":"18th-century-great-coats-overview-and-construction","title":"18th Century Great Coats: Overview and Construction","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday, October 2nd - Sunday afternoon, October 4th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRegistration opens Wednesday, June 17th at 12:30 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe men’s great coat of the 18th century was a versatile and widely worn garment that is an excellent addition to the wardrobe of the modern reenactor, living historian, or historical costuming enthusiast.  Great coats and related variants appear in depictions of soldiers, sailors, gentlemen, laborers, and anyone else needing a sturdy, high-coverage outer clothing layer to protect from cold, light rain, or wind.  They appear frequently in Anglo-American written records and artwork, though few 18th century examples survive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical great coats were calf- or ankle-length and cut full in the body, with wide sleeves, to fit easily over a coat and waistcoat.  They also frequently included a standing collar and a large shoulder cape which can be buttoned up around the neck to shed the weather.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 ½ day  workshop, led by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burnleyandtrowbridge.com\/pages\/about-our-presenters-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNick Blevins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill focus on a mid-to-late 18th century great coat variant that will be single-breasted with a buttoning collar and shoulder cape.  It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn examination of images of this style of garment, and the varieties of ways it can be finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemonstration of all stitching \u0026amp; construction techniques needed to hand stitch and finish the garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will receive access to a pattern with four size options (small, medium, large, extra large)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the workshop, participants will have their great coat well under construction, and will have the knowledge to complete it on their own. Please be prepared for “homework” on both Friday and Saturday nights!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burnleyandtrowbridge.com\/pages\/workshop-levels#:~:text=Intermediate%20Level%202\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants are expected to have good hand sewing skills and experience in creating an article of 18th century clothing using a pattern, and have fitted that piece of clothing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease read more about our current Workshop Levels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burnleyandtrowbridge.com\/pages\/workshop-levels\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop cost of $350 includes: 2 1\/2 day workshop and a full paper pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass size will be limited to 12 Participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*CANCELLATION POLICY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of the nature and enrollment limitation of our workshops, we regret that we are unable to give a full refund for a cancellation.  If you cancel 30 or more days prior to the workshop, we will refund your fee less a $50 cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 30 days prior to the workshop, we will have to charge the full amount of the workshop unless we are able to fill your slot, in that event you will be charged only the $50 cancellation fee.  In the event of the workshop being cancelled we are not responsible for any costs by the attendee for cancelled reservations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burnley \u0026 Trowbridge Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43920989421655,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5820\/0919\/files\/GC_2.png?v=1780428032","url":"https:\/\/burnleyandtrowbridge.com\/products\/18th-century-great-coats-overview-and-construction","provider":"Burnley \u0026 Trowbridge Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}