This document provides a comprehensive list of 18 classes that have been taught by Jeanmaire Remes, covering a wide range of topics including computer usage, programming, history, weaving, sewing, cooking, crafts, and home brewing. The classes range from 1 to 16 hours and provide hands-on instruction in technical skills like computer programming, crafts like weaving and silk painting, demonstrations of historical clothing like Elizabethan dresses, and workshops for making items like apple pie and home brewed beer.

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1. Computer Classes and Other Technical Instruction
1. Introduction to Computer Usage for Seniors - four (4) 1-hour sessions to intro-
duce seniors and others with computer fear, or just rank beginners, to basic com-
puter functions. Class can be taught on either laptop computers (apple or PC) or
the iPad tablet. But all students must be on the same platform!! Class size limit-
ed to 10.
2. Private Tutoring - Computer Usage and/or introduction to programming; How to
Succeed in taking the SAT Exams; Reading Comprehension; Math - all levels up
to and including College Sophomore level (Linear Algebra and Multi-dimensional
Calculus).
3. Programming and Computer Classes (from the 1980’s) - COBOL, BASIC,
FORTRAN, Structured Programming, Introduction to Word Processing on the
Personal Computer.
2. History, Weaving, Sewing, Cooking and Craft Classes
1. Sartorial Splendor: Embellishing Clothing with Beads - Two sessions, each
1.5 to 2 hours (depending on number of students). Class size limited to 10 stu-
dents. A workshop series about how clothing has been enhanced by adding
beads made of everything from precious gemstones to paste. Students receive a
kit ($12) and may either bring their own small embroidery hoop, or purchase one
from the instructor. The kit includes everything needed to outline and fill in a
heart shape on a piece of colored 100% linen, using faux pearls of multiple sizes.
While working on their project, students are lectured on the historical use of
beads, from the Ancient World up until the 20th Century. Each kit also includes a
DVD with photos of beadwork throughout history, many of the photos taken by
the instructor, and photos of the instructor’s personal work. This is, by far, the
most popular class I have ever taught, and I am at work turning my class notes
into a book. I am hoping to publish it on Amazon.
2. Introduction to Narrow Band Weaving - A series of three workshops, each two
hours. Class size limited to 10 students. There is an equipment requirement for
this, in that each student needs to have an inkle loom which they can use, and a
shuttle. Some friends of mine own a business, White Wolf and the Phoenix (on
line at http://whitewolfandphoenix.com) dedicated to narrow band weaving, and
may be willing to rent out looms for the class. (I will approach them, or the Mu-
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seum can, if you are interested.) There is a materials fee of $10 for the string
(mostly crochet cotton) and tablets. (For an example of my writing skills, please
see the attached handout, which I use for Sections 2 & 3 of this series of
classes.)
1. Inkle Loom Weaving - History of inkle weaving, and of the inkle loom. Stu-
dents will warp and weave a basic rigid heddle band. String will be provided.
The band will need to be completed outside of class time, in order to clear the
loom for the next session.
2. Table Weaving I: History of tablet weaving, a survey of different techniques,
and different types of looms used. Students will learn how to do a “continu-
ous warp” on the inkle loom, to prepare for double sided weaving, with two
colors. Again, string will be provided, plus the 15 tablets necessary for the
beginner’s pattern.
3. Tablet Weaving II: Now that the loom is warped, students will begin weaving.
They will first learn how to do plain double-weave, where the band is the first
color on one side, and the second color on the other. Then they learn how to
follow a charted pattern to make a double sided design.
3. Dress the Elizabethan Lady - 1 hour - A lecture, with visuals, on the layers worn
by a noble lady in the second half of the 16th Century (1550 - 1600). Basically, I
walk out in my chemise and shoes and socks. I have two dressers. While they
assist me into the various garments I discuss their cut, construction, fabrics and
colors typically used, and historical origin. After an hour (very quickly, by 16th C.
standards) I am fully dressed. This is especially popular with school groups, and
I have done this in auditoriums of up to 1,000 students.
4. Norse Runes: History and Divination - 1 hour - A lecture on the development
of the written language in Scandinavia, Viking references to divination using rune
stones, and methods used in modern divination, including one developed by the
instructor.
5. A History of Woad - 1 hour - A lecture on the history and surprising uses of the
woad plant. While most famous as the source of the blue dye with which Celtic
warriors painted their bodies before going into battle, its most important use was
as a dyestuff for cloth. Economically important throughout the Middle Ages, there
was a concerted effort to resurrect its cultivation as late as the Napoleonic Era.
6. The Bocksten Cote and Hood: A Re-Creationist’s Guide - 2 hours - no class
limit - Students should have a basic knowledge of sewing. In 1936 the body of a
14th Century man was discovered in a bog on Bocksten Farm in Sweden. Like
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most bog finds, his clothing and accessories were well preserved. This class
presents the pieces found, and relates the find to what we know of clothing from
that time period. Students then divide into groups of three, and take each other’s
measurements. (Please bring a measuring tape. Some will be available for the
forgetful.) Each student will leave with a pattern for a Bocksten Cote that has
been individually adapted to their measurements. A pattern for reconstructing the
hood is also discussed, as well as modern substitutes for a belt, leggings, and
shoes. The lecture includes what fabrics and colors are appropriate, both for the
time period and for your project, what trims to use, how to do most of the work by
machine, without it showing, and hand sewing techniques for the fussy bits.
7. The Chiton: From the Ancient World to the Anglo-Saxons - 2 hours - Worn
by women (and sometimes men) in such diverse cultures as Classical Greece
and Finnish Vikings, the chiton is a simple garment. Originally a rectangle, al-
though often sewn into a tube shape, the garment was astonishingly versatile
and comfortable. For both historians and re-creators, alike, this class discusses
the fine details of how these garments were woven, adorned, and worn. A DVD
showing historical examples will be provided as part of the class, and actual chi-
tons from the instructor’s collection will be available for students to try on, if they
so desire. (They will easily go on over jeans and a t-shirt.)
8. How to Wrap a Sari - 1 hour - This ancient garment from the sub-continent is
really just 5 yards or more of fabric that is wrapped and tucked around the body
in interesting ways. Two wraps are demonstrated. The traditional wrap, which
most people are familiar with, is worn with a choli top and a simple drawstring
skirt. The choli top has short sleeves and leaves the midriff bare. The fishtail
wrap was worn with only the choli by women, and was also worn by men, as it
makes the fabric into pants. Students are encouraged to bring their own saris, or
there will be several available for trying on from the instructor. For the traditional
wrap, please wear a pair of pants or shorts (or a skirt) that does NOT have an
elastic waistband. Traditional jeans are great. You will be tucking fabric into the
waistband, so it needs to be a bit loose, but not stretchy. For the fishtail wrap,
bike shorts are best, and after that, any type of shorts, but it, too, can be done
over jeans.
9. Introduction to Houppelandes - 1 hour - When the weather changed in Europe,
after the Viking Incursions, everyone was a lot colder, and most castles did not
have central heat. To stay warm, an outer gown, often called a “houppelande”
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became popular. This class discusses the history and design of this garment,
and how it remained popular until the end of the 16th C. under a different name.
10.How to Construct an Italian Renaissance Gown of 1530 - 8 hours of instruc-
tion (two 4 hour classes or four 2 hour classes). Using “Portrait of a Lady” by Pe-
dro Campaña, this class describes how to re-create one particular style, from de-
termining the cut of the garments and constructing the patterns to making the
matching hat and what cosmetics would be appropriate.
11. Dress the Elizabethan Lady - 1 hour - More a demonstration than a lecture, I
need two assistants to pull this off. I begin in my chemise, with wrist ruffs at-
tached, my stockings and garters, and shoes. (The chemise is heavy linen, so
it’s not that risqué.) Then, while I lecture, my assistants dress me. So I begin by
talking about what I walk in wearing. Then we slowly add: the under petticoat,
the corset, the farthingale, the underskirt, the partlet, the gown, jewelry, the hat,
and the fan. This is the only class I am willing to do for all ages. I did this for a
school assembly one time, in front of 500 students, and they loved it.
12.Elizabethan Shirts and Chemises - 1 hour - A discussion of men’s shirts and
women’s chemises (slips) from the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Fabrics, embroi-
dery, and cutting patterns are all included.
13.How to Construct a Woman’s Elizabethan Gown - 16+ hours - Lecture and
Workshop - Can be broken into four 4 hour sessions, or eight 2 hour sessions -
Students need to have intermediate sewing skills or better. Most of this class is
lecture, with the workshop portion being devoted to creating a custom made
corset pattern for each student. The gowns discussed range from the middle
1550’s to the 1580’s. (The drum farthingale is not within the scope of this class.)
Beginning from the inside and working out, students are taught how to recon-
struct each garment for a personal fit and historical accuracy. I begin with histori-
cal background, and a discussion of how garments were created in England at
the time. For each garment fabrics, colors, adornments (such as trims or beads),
cut and construction are discussed. Stockings, and the chemise and partlet are
covered first. The partlet was a sort of 16th C. dicky, which covered the shoul-
ders for warmth, and filled in the neckline for the modest. Then we do the corset
pattern workshop. Students are encouraged to begin construction on their corset
at home, while the lecture continues on how to select a style that is both accurate
and flatters your body style, and how to construct the pattern for your bodice from
the corset pattern. (You cannot make the bodice pattern without making up the
corset, itself, and testing it for fit.) Next, I lecture on underskirts, which often had
a decorated front, sometimes detachable, called a “forepart”. The skirt for the
gown was sometimes constructed as a separate garment, and sometimes at-
tached to the bodice. The next topic is sleeves. There were a wide variety of
sleeve designs, and I discuss how to draft patterns for them. Finally, I do a work-
shop on how to construct comfortable ruffs. If time permits, I will do a lecture on
hats, and I like to find at least 15 to 30 minutes to discuss jewelry and acces-
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sories. [Note: I have also taught this class, only with the focus on Women’s
Italian Renaissance Gowns from the first half of the 16th Century. Because this
eliminates ruffs, farthingales, and foreparts, it is a much less intensive class. It
does still include: chemises, partlets, the corset pattern workshop, bodice de-
sign, skirt shapes, all about sleeves, hats and hair dressing, and jewelry.] [I have
also taught the Ruff Workshop independently. It takes 3 to 4 hours.]
14.Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Dancing - 1 hour - An overview of
dancing from the late Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, with emphasis on
the dances from Arbeau’s Orchesography. A fun, and not too demanding, intro-
duction to both Court and Peasant dances from the time period. Pavanes,
bransles, almains, and early English Country dances are covered. Bring your
dancing shoes!!
15.Introduction to Silk Painting - 2 hours - Workshop - Using an unadorned silk
paddle fan, students learn how to chose a design, scale the design up or down to
fit the project, transfer the design to the silk, outline the areas with “resist”, and
finally, apply the silk paints.
16.Advanced Silk Painting - 6 hours (usually done in one day, with a break for
lunch) - Workshop - Using the techniques learned in the Introduction class, stu-
dents create a much larger and more intricate project, such as a banner, scarf, or
wall hanging. The techniques are the same, but the scale and intricacy have in-
creased. [Equipment Note: In order to paint on silk, the fabric must be stretched
on a frame. When I conducted this class in the past, we were making 2.5’ x 8’
banners, and had four frames, made of 2 x 4 lumber, available. Depending on
the project, sometimes a large embroidery hoop, or a quilting frame will suffice.]
17. How to Make an Apple Pie - This is a hands-on workshop which will teach the
student, from start to finish, how to make a homemade apple pie. Includes: How
to choose a crust recipe - gluten free crusts - how to purchase a rolling pin, a
pastry blender, and pie plates - how to make and roll out pastry - how to shop for
apples - how to core and peel apples - how to put the filling together - how to
keep the pie from overflowing and making a mess of the oven - how to apply a
pastry crust - how to make and apply a crumb crust. Instructions on how to eat
the pie are not included.
18. Introduction to Home Brewing - The Basics of “Extract” Brewing (using malt
extracts with speciality grains) - Topics covered in Part I - Basic Equipment -
How to Select and Use it; The Importance of Sterilization; Purchasing Ingredients
- malt extract, speciality grains, hops and yeast; Cooking up the Wort; Transfer to
the Primary Fermenter; Setting up the Airlock. Part II - How to Bottle Your Brew:
Types of Bottles; Transfer to the Bottling Bucket; Adding Priming Sugar; Different
Methods of Bottling; How to Use a Bottle Capper; Time to “age” before drinking;
Shelf Life.
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