GBACG Calendar

Victorian Corset Workshop

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Barbara Muran, proprietor of Of Corset, will teach students how to fit and construct an historically accurate Victorian corset using Laughing Moon Mercantile's pattern #100. For more information send an email to Katie at . This workshop is now full.

GBACG Board Meeting

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

If you are interested attending this meeting, send an email to for the time and location.

Bustles and Baseball

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

It’s the 1880s and the San Francisco Pacifics are playing a home game against the San Jose Dukes in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park. The teams are part of the Bay Area Vintage Base Ball Association. Bring a picnic and your team spirit, and join baseball fans of all ages and from all walks of life for a splendid afternoon. Suggested costume era: 1870 - 1890.

GBACG goes to the Shipwreck Ball

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Please join the unfortunate Regency era ladies and gentlemen who have been shipwrecked, lo these many months, on a tiny tropical isle. Whatever your business: naval officer, sailor, pirate, polynesian, merfolk, or passenger, we can all celebrate surviving the year on our inadvertent new island home. Presented by the Bay Area English Regency Society (BAERS). Location: "The Wreckage," or Arlington Social Hall, Kensington. Suggested costume: The fanciest thing you can make out of remnants and native plant fiber, circa 1795-1815.

Victorian Artworks Afternoon

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Come meet at the park for a day of plein-air painting, crafts and impromptu theater and poetry readings. Dress down to enjoy the rustic setting or dress up as a patron of the arts. Suggested costume era: 1860 - 1880.

GBACG Board Meeting

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

If you are interested attending this meeting, send an email to for the time and location.

Costume Salon: Romantic Era

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Socializing and preparing for our Wives and Daughters event. Focusing on costume from the Romantic era, 1820 - 1840. Location in Fremont. If you are interested in attending this Salon, email Lisa Swehla at .

Unification Day Saloon Shindig

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

Firefly fans unite to mark the day of unification. Whether you are for it or against it, share your opinion in a toast at a saloon at the edge of the civilized 'verse! Suggested costumes: Space cowboys & other characters from the Firefly series and Serenity movie (however, venue does not have room for hoop skirts, in case anyone is thinking of Kaylee's pink ballgown!)

Farewell Fair Lady

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

We bid farewell to Bay Meadows horse racing. Join us as we help them go out with a bang! Suggested costume era: 1900 - 1915.

GBACG Workshop

Sunday, August 2008, date TBA

Save the date! Workshop TBA. For more information send an email to Katie at .

Costume Salon: Dickens Fair Projects

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Come socialize and work on your mid 19th century costumes! Bring your favorite tips and tricks for enjoying Dickens Fair. Location in El Cerrito. If you are interested in attending this Salon, email Lisa Swehla at .

Wives & Daughters Picnic

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

This is a lovely autumn picnic based around the world and costumes of Elizabeth Gaskell's Wives & Daughters. Join Molly Gibson and her stepsister Cynthia Kirkpatrick in exploring the lovely countryside and tasting the fruits of the year's harvest. Suggested costume era: 1820 - 1840.

Captain Spaulding's Mini Golf

Saturday October 18th, 2008

Join Groucho, Harpo & Chico for the Jungle course at Karts-n-Golf in Fremont. Captain Spaulding was Groucho's character in "Animal Crackers" in 1930, so sport your Art Deco golf attire, Safari duds or come as any of the brothers Marx and friends!

Fabulous French Hoods Workshop

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

French Hoods are often thought of as the quintessential 16th century headgear for most of Western Europe. However, not much is really known about how these head coverings were actually constructed. This class will cover various popular techniques for reproducing the look of a French Hood, with a special emphasis on the instructor’s "Plausibly Period" method, using extant and primary sources to illustrate. For more information send an email to Katie at .

Costume Salon: 16th Century Tudor

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Socializing and preparing for our Tudor event. Focusing on the costuming of the first half of the 16th century. Location in Concord. If you are interested in attending this Salon, email Lisa Swehla at .

GBACG Goes to the Dickens Fair

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

The GBACG goes to the The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. More info TBA.

GBACG Open House

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

We invite all our Members, Non-members, and Sister Organization Members to join us for our annual Open House. There will be presentations on upcoming activities planned for 2009, a raffle for great costume-related items and our yearly fashion show. More info and location TBA.

Tudor Family Reunion

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

It is mid-winter and the members of the noble Tudor family have decided to gather for a lovely evening of feasting, gaming, and entertainment. Some noteable names will be there among you, so come as your favorite Tudor (actual personas highly encouraged) and join us! Suggested costume era: 1485 - 1558.

Costume Academy

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

GBACG offers twelve 1-1/2 hour classes, presented in three class sessions. Four classes are offered in each session. Students will choose one class in each session, for a full day of classes. Questions? Send an email to Katie at .

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