| Free workshops at public libraries. Don't see a workshop near you? Contact your library to suggest one! UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Monday, January 14, 2012 6PM - 7PM Sweatshirt Revamp Camp Commack Public Library 18 Hauppauge Road Commack, NY 11725 631-499-0888 Wednesday, February 13, 2013 6PM - 7PM Sweatshirt Revamp Camp Freeport Memorial Library 144 West Merrick Road Freeport, NY 11520 516-379-3274 PAST WORKSHOPS Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Sweatshirt Revamp Camp (6PM - 7PM) Freeport Memorial Library 144 West Merrick Road Freeport, NY 11520 516-379-3274August 21, 2012 T-Shirt Revamp Camp (2PM - 3PM) Stephentown Memorial Library 472 State Route 43 Stephentown, NY 12168 518-733-5750 July 6, 2012 T-Shirt Revamp Camp (11AM - 12PM) Teen Job Style (1PM - 3PM) Utica Public Library 303 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501 315-735-2279 May 7, 2012 Teen Job Style (4PM - 5PM) Brentwood Public Library 34 Second Avenue Brentwood, NY 11717 631-273-7883 February 18, 2012 Teen & Young Adult Job Style (11AM - 12PM) Part Two - Prepare & Apply Hempstead Public Library 115 Nichols Court Hempstead, New York 11550 516-481-6990 February 4, 2012 Teen & Young Adult Job Style (11AM - 12PM) Part One - Plan & Research Hempstead Public Library 115 Nichols Court Hempstead, New York 11550 516-481-6990 |
Sweatshirt Revamp Camp
Take an old sweatshirt and give it new life with a few basic techniques. Bring in a sweatshirt, and leave
with a new fashioned work of art. Attendees provide the sweatshirt, presenter provides scissors, glue,
inspiration and instruction.
T-Shirt Revamp Camp
Redesign, restyle, recycle! Bring in some old t-shirts (and a pair of scissors), walk out with new
creations! Learn basic techniques to bring new life to an old tee shirt.
Get project inspiration and technical support from a fashion design pro and get crafting!
Fashion Design Workshop
Here’s a chance to learn the nomenclature of fashion from mutton sleeves to gussets, boiled wool to
damask. Learn how to describe and sketch what you see or what you are looking for in terms of
silhouette, fabric and trim. Review current media to forecast fashion trends, get inspiration to plan
mood boards and theme pages to help visualize ideas. Use flat figures to draw what you see without
having to be an illustrator.
Teen Job Style Workshop
Addresses the specific needs of today's young job seekers including:
· Obtaining working papers, review of labor laws & teen driving restrictions
· Job applications, references, resume writing, cover letters & email usage
· Dressing for success, interviewing, networking, college application preparation
Career Style Workshop
Meet with an experienced recruiter to review career strategy and improve job search & networking
techniques in this 2-hour workshop.
· Employment Search
Develop an employment search strategy for a better career in today’s market. Talk to a recruiter about
posting and maintaining resumes online and pursuing openings on Internet career sites and job boards.
· Resume Writing
Understand the role of a resume in the job search process. Develop an effective employment portfolio
including resume, letters and references. Participants can bring their resume and employment ads of
interest.
· Interview Preparation
Always be prepared for impromptu meetings, initial phone screenings and face-to-face interviews with
prospective employers. Learn tips and tricks to make a winning first impression and advance your
career.
· Dressing for Success
Build a wardrobe that works for interviews, meetings and travel. Learn how to navigate today’s business
casual style while impressing higher-ups. Create your personal brand for career growth.
Misses Wardrobe Workshop
Ladies, learn how to organize your wardrobe, incorporate new pieces and update items you already
own. Covers current trends in color, fabric and silhouettes and how that translates to an individual
wardrobe.
Teen Wardrobe Workshop
Busy teens dress for school, work, events and each other. Learn how to build a wardrobe of cool
basics to save up for splurges on must-haves. See what’s hot for Prom fashion and get fashion answers
from a designer’s point of view.
Men’s & Young Men’s Wardrobe Workshop
Men might not admit it but they want to be noticed too. Being prepared to dress for any occasion
eliminates anxiety plus saves time and money. Topics range from dressing for personal or business
events to formal occasions such as proms or weddings.
Dressing for Success Workshop
Ladies and gentlemen define your style to create a wardrobe that works for interviews, meetings and
travel. Learn how to navigate today’s business casual style while impressing higher-ups. Discover
personal branding and how to use it for career growth.
Special Occasion Workshop
Ideal for brides-to-be! Learn more about the fabrics, trims, silhouettes and the dress code for
weddings, evening or black-tie events.
Personal Organization Workshop
Everyone admits to using only 20% of a closet filled to 110% capacity. Many of us have multiple to-do
lists. Organization is the key to an effortless lifestyle. A great follow up to any of the wardrobe
workshops.
The Green Scene: Eco-Fashion Workshop
Clothing should never end up in a landfill and being green in your closet means more green in your
wallet. Now more than ever, saving dollars makes environmental sense. Explore eco-fashion and
sustainable wardrobe planning. Make environmentally conscious clothing choices and implement low-
impact garment care options. Discover how easy it is to extend the life of your garments and make the
most of your wardrobe by learning techniques to update and reinvent pieces you already own.
Welcome to the green scene, revamp, repair, re-use!
Take an old sweatshirt and give it new life with a few basic techniques. Bring in a sweatshirt, and leave
with a new fashioned work of art. Attendees provide the sweatshirt, presenter provides scissors, glue,
inspiration and instruction.
T-Shirt Revamp Camp
Redesign, restyle, recycle! Bring in some old t-shirts (and a pair of scissors), walk out with new
creations! Learn basic techniques to bring new life to an old tee shirt.
Get project inspiration and technical support from a fashion design pro and get crafting!
Fashion Design Workshop
Here’s a chance to learn the nomenclature of fashion from mutton sleeves to gussets, boiled wool to
damask. Learn how to describe and sketch what you see or what you are looking for in terms of
silhouette, fabric and trim. Review current media to forecast fashion trends, get inspiration to plan
mood boards and theme pages to help visualize ideas. Use flat figures to draw what you see without
having to be an illustrator.
Teen Job Style Workshop
Addresses the specific needs of today's young job seekers including:
· Obtaining working papers, review of labor laws & teen driving restrictions
· Job applications, references, resume writing, cover letters & email usage
· Dressing for success, interviewing, networking, college application preparation
Career Style Workshop
Meet with an experienced recruiter to review career strategy and improve job search & networking
techniques in this 2-hour workshop.
· Employment Search
Develop an employment search strategy for a better career in today’s market. Talk to a recruiter about
posting and maintaining resumes online and pursuing openings on Internet career sites and job boards.
· Resume Writing
Understand the role of a resume in the job search process. Develop an effective employment portfolio
including resume, letters and references. Participants can bring their resume and employment ads of
interest.
· Interview Preparation
Always be prepared for impromptu meetings, initial phone screenings and face-to-face interviews with
prospective employers. Learn tips and tricks to make a winning first impression and advance your
career.
· Dressing for Success
Build a wardrobe that works for interviews, meetings and travel. Learn how to navigate today’s business
casual style while impressing higher-ups. Create your personal brand for career growth.
Misses Wardrobe Workshop
Ladies, learn how to organize your wardrobe, incorporate new pieces and update items you already
own. Covers current trends in color, fabric and silhouettes and how that translates to an individual
wardrobe.
Teen Wardrobe Workshop
Busy teens dress for school, work, events and each other. Learn how to build a wardrobe of cool
basics to save up for splurges on must-haves. See what’s hot for Prom fashion and get fashion answers
from a designer’s point of view.
Men’s & Young Men’s Wardrobe Workshop
Men might not admit it but they want to be noticed too. Being prepared to dress for any occasion
eliminates anxiety plus saves time and money. Topics range from dressing for personal or business
events to formal occasions such as proms or weddings.
Dressing for Success Workshop
Ladies and gentlemen define your style to create a wardrobe that works for interviews, meetings and
travel. Learn how to navigate today’s business casual style while impressing higher-ups. Discover
personal branding and how to use it for career growth.
Special Occasion Workshop
Ideal for brides-to-be! Learn more about the fabrics, trims, silhouettes and the dress code for
weddings, evening or black-tie events.
Personal Organization Workshop
Everyone admits to using only 20% of a closet filled to 110% capacity. Many of us have multiple to-do
lists. Organization is the key to an effortless lifestyle. A great follow up to any of the wardrobe
workshops.
The Green Scene: Eco-Fashion Workshop
Clothing should never end up in a landfill and being green in your closet means more green in your
wallet. Now more than ever, saving dollars makes environmental sense. Explore eco-fashion and
sustainable wardrobe planning. Make environmentally conscious clothing choices and implement low-
impact garment care options. Discover how easy it is to extend the life of your garments and make the
most of your wardrobe by learning techniques to update and reinvent pieces you already own.
Welcome to the green scene, revamp, repair, re-use!
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WORKSHOP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Listed in the NYS Performers & Programs Database http://performersandprograms.com/
- Most workshops feature a Power Point presentation using a multimedia projector (ex: Proxima)
- Attendees may receive bibliographies, worksheets and/or resources for additional information
- Customized workshops are available by request for individuals and groups
- Workshops are one hour long (With the exception of Career Style; the Career Style Workshop is offered in 1-hour, 2-hour or two 1-hour workshops.)
- Contact Kathryn Hunt at 631-261-3693 or contact@iKatGear.com for pricing and availability.
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