Today I visited the Festival of Thrift in Redcar, Kirkleathem. It was a really good event, it had numerous craft workshops and live music. There was also an oxfam fashion show and loads of stalls selling hand crafted and vintage items. Cleveland Collage of Art and Design's costume course also had a stall there doing a workshop on how to contruct a fascinator which was fun to take part in. I was also able to visit Kirtleathem museum where I saw some information on Medieval costume that will be helpful on my Costume Design module this year as well as Saxon jewellery. I defiantly recommend this festival to people of all ages since it had activities for both children and adults.
Saxon Beads
This image shows some beads that were found in a grave made from glass.
Medieval Statue
Medieval Statue
These statues were created by George Evelyn Pallant in 1994. The first statue shows Sir Peter IV and the second statue shows Sir Marmaduke II from 1323. Their Coat of Arms was also displayed with them.
1400s Armour
This image shows a reproduction of medieval metal armour from the 1400s.
1400s Womens Costume
This image shows a reproduction of a Burgundian dress seen in England after the middle of the 1400s. A hennin is also being worn with a veil over it.
Here is an image of my fascinator
Fascinator
This fascinator is built on a sinamay base with netting, buttons and velvet ribbon.
Visit their website at: http://www.festivalofthrift.co.uk
