Upcoming events:
"Felted Accessories Workshop"
Del Ray Artisans
Nicholas Colasanto Center
2704 Mt Vernone Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Reuse those moth-eaten wool sweaters and winter coats by turning them into felt, and turning the felt into fun and fabulous fashion accessories. Join fashion guru Susan Boyd to learn the basics of felting, and how to make flowers, scarves, handbags, and other delights. This is a two-part workshop, to be held in March 2010. Directions, registration,
and details are at http://www.thedelrayartisans.org.
Past events:
"It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play"
McLean Community Players
Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Avenue
McLean, VA
The bygone era of live radio drama comes alive in this stage version of the classic Christmas story, for which Susan designed the 1940s costumes.
"The Importance of Being Earnest"
McLean Community Players
Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Avenue
McLean, VA
Susan designed the costumes for this Oscar Wilde classic comedy of Victorian manners, and the reviewers loved the clothes:
"Costume designer Susan Boyd provides the performers with lovely period costumes, which [like the set] also are black, gray or white." - Sun Gazette, September 29, 2009
"Even the costumes from Susan Boyd are all in shades of black, white and gray. Little in Wilde's world had such clarity." - Washington Post, October 1, 2009
"Susan Boyd's gorgeous costumes were a pleasure to watch, again in shades of gray." - ShowBizRadio.net, October 5, 2009
"It Came From the Closet 2"
Del Ray Artisans
2704 Mt Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA
Yes,
those forgotten creatures from the "dead zone" of your closet can live
again. Come to this hands-on workshop for you and your clothes and
learn how to restyle, remake, and repurpose the clothes you already
have. Bring those things with the tags still on them, old favorites
that have lost their zing, the accessories you've never really figured
out how to wear - more is better! Fashion guru Susan Boyd will assess
what you've brought and give advice on what to do with what you already
own. Registration deadline is September 10. Directions, registration,
and details are at http://www.thedelrayartisans.org.
Women's Forum
James Monroe High School
Fredericksburg, VA
Come
to the 27th annual Women's Forum to meet Susan and lots of other great
women helping women. Spend the day at workshops, exhibits, and lunch
with new friends (lunch is included in the registration fee). Go to http://www.womensforuminfred.org for more information on this event.
Fashion Group International of Greater Washington presents:
"High Fashion Meets Fine Craft: the Best-Kept Style Secret"
Do you covet the latest "it" handbag that everyone has? Have you ever bought a gorgeous, beautifully crafted bag that is one-of-a-kind? Learn about artisan-crafted jewelry and accessories at this meet-the-artist breakfast at the Washington Craft Show.
Join Susan Boyd, image consultant and craft jewelry collector, and a panel of artists from the Washington Craft Show as they discuss their passion for great design in jewelry, leather, and fiber. Come and network, nibble, and shop for these amazing works of art with an insider's view. Continental breakfast and show admission is included.
Washington Craft Show presents:
"Fives Rules for Artful Accessorizing"
Discover how to bring personal style to that basic black suit or off-the-rack dress. Come learn the five rules for updating your look with image consultant Susan Boyd, as she discusses and demonstrates fashion styling with artisan-crafted accessories.