Date Saturday 16th June
Time 10.30am – 4.30pm
Cost £65/£60 HRP members
(booking direct, details to follow)
Encrusted in jewels, lined with velvet and trimmed with ermine, the
British Royal crowns are the most opulent headdresses the world over.
However despite their grandeur, crowns were personalised to the tastes
of their wearers. Queen Victoria commissioned a tiny diamond crown to
wear atop her widow’s veil, whilst Queen Alexandra preferred the
flexibility of wearing hers as a crown or a circlet. King George IV
hired an astonishing 12, 314 diamonds to decorate his crown, but Queen
Adelaide objected to borrowing diamonds and had her own jewellery re-set
instead.
Taking inspiration from these regal creations, you will make your own
unique fascinator or head piece, learning basic hand sewing techniques,
wiring, reusing broken jewellery and shaping sinemay.
No experience is necessary and all materials and equipment will be
provided.
This event includes light refreshments and entry to the Tower of
London.