Festival Workshop

Finishing touches workshops - Timed tickets on door from 2pm to 4pm

Friday 16th September – timed tickets 30 minute maximum workshop

Start the Festival in style by making a striking hair or hat ornament to complement your dress, while catching up on all the latest Regency gossip and fashions. Your ticket includes instruction and everything you need to make your head/hat piece.

Tickets: £6 only available from the Jane Austen Centre – Timed tickets on the door

Venue: The Jane Austen Centre, 40 Gay Street, Bath BA1 2NT

Dance workshop AM – Beginners

Sunday 18th September – 11am - (duration 1¾ hours)

Under the expert guidance of Diana Campbell, dance teacher extraordinaire, this dance class is specially designed for those who have little or no experience. Suitable for all ages; this is your chance to learn the rudimentary elements of Regency style dancing. Period costume welcome but not essential, flat shoes and a drink recommended.

Tickets: £9.50

Venue: Old Theatre Royal, 12 Old Orchard Street, Bath BA1 1JU

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Dance workshop PM – Improvers

Sunday 18th September – 3.30pm - (duration 1¾ hours)

Under the expert guidance of Diana Campbell, dance tutor extraordinaire, this workshop is for those who have some previous experience and an idea (no matter how small) of what to do! Period costume welcome but not essential, flat shoes and a drink recommended.

Tickets: £9.50
Venue: Old Theatre Royal, 12 Old Orchard Street, Bath BA1 1JU

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Make your own Regency gown workshop

Monday 19th September – 9am - (duration 8½ hours includes break for lunch)

Join Miss Charlotte Raine, historical costumier, for a day of sewing tuition to make your very own Regency day dress!
The class includes tuition, all materials, sewing machine, tools and light refreshments. You will be contacted after booking to select your fabrics and at the end of the day leave with your very own dress and an Elegant Lady’s Closet pattern.

Tickets: £106
Venue: The Makery, 146 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BL

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The Austens and Walcot – walking tour

Tuesday 20th September – 10am (duration 2 hours)

Walcot is the delightfully atmospheric Bohemian quarter of Bath and it held a special place in the Austen’s affections.
It was in St Swithin’s that Jane’s father began his career and also where her parents were married. We walk in her footsteps to the church and the nearby Paragon and back to the centre. Inside the beautifully preserved church are many memorials to notable Bathonians and outside we can see one to Jane’s father, the Rev George Austen. Bath Parade Guides.

Tickets: £8

Meet outside the Tourist Information Centre, Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY

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Make your own Reticule – workshop

Tuesday 20th September – 2pm (duration 3½ hours)

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a fashionable woman requires a pretty handbag.
It is Miss Raine’s most fervent desire that the fashionable women of Bath need never be in want of such a bag, and – to this end, wishes to guide you in the creation of your very own Regency reticule. The class includes tuition, light refreshment and all materials and tools needed to make your reticule.

Tickets: £38

Venue: The Makery, 146 Walcot Street, BA1 5BL

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Persuading your hair Regency style – workshop

Tuesday 20th September – 2.30pm (duration 2 hours)

Join us for an informative and entertaining afternoon with Felicite Gillham – wig maker for stage and screen.
Besides talking about her career and experiences on the set of the 2007 production of Persuasion, Felicite will advise us on the way to dress our hair Regency style.

Tickets: £14

Venue: Duncan Room, BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square BA1 2HN

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