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20% discount on costume orders placed now for Mardi Gras & Halloween next year!

aprilenchanted — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:16:04 GMT

That's right, the Aprilenchanted Design Studio is offering a 20% discount on orders placed now for next year! Offer good until November 15th, 2009. Here's how this will work. You place your order now along with your payment and I work on the sketches and designs between now and the end of January. On approval of your sketches, I will begin construction of your costume and based on how many orders are placed, the nature and complexity of your costume it will be completed sometime between February and of June! Order early and you can have your costume in time for Mardi Gras! I would love to help you create your hearts desire! Blessings, April

New Creative Energy at The Seed!

aprilenchanted — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:28:40 GMT

This week, the Aprilenchanted Design Studio moved into a new temporary location at The Seed. The Seed is a 20,000 square foot warehouse space where a huge Burning Man art car and encampment project is being built. There are some truly amazing and creative people there and I am really looking forward to the energy flow and the wonderful creative projects I will be a part of there. Those projects currently include the costuming of 4 people and building the lounge seating for the art car. Tomorrow, I will be traveling with Prometheus to some junk yards where we will be ripping out seat belts and their buckling hardware as part of a reuse of materials. We will be using the seat belts as strapping upon which the seating cushions will sit...kind of like giant outdoor furniture, only more circus like! I am also working with my intern, Kelsie, to get ready for Dragonfest in a few weeks. We are building some fun wearables to sell in our merchant booth up there. Pics will precede our attendance at Dfest, so look for those. We are hoping to have some really fun and beautiful things to wear for all of you! I will continue offering and holding classes for my sewing students at the new location, where the Studio will be housed until the end of September. The Seed is only the beginning, so look for more updates regarding the Studio and possible new location after September. Here's hoping you are all living your dream and fulfilling your purpose for a beautiful life! Sending you all lots of love!

Fun Upcoming Denver Sewing Classes!

aprilenchanted — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:29:53 GMT

One Day Refresher/Beginner Sewing Workshop Sunday, June 7th, Noon-6pm $80 Corset Making Class, start date June 10th. 4 weeks, Wednesday evenings, 6-9pm. $400, includes tools and supplies except your fashion fabric. Quick and Easy Tutu's! Sunday, June 21st, Noon - 6pm $125, includes materials. CanCan Skirts! Sunday, June 28, Noon - 6pm $125, includes materials Pre-registration required for all classes! Contact me directly to register at: info@aprilenchanted.com

Supporting your local artisans!

aprilenchanted — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:18:26 GMT

Though I know I'm preaching to the choir here at Tribe, the following is in response to an ugly email I received this morning regarding my corset sale. She stated that I should make things that everyone needs and charge just a little more than Walmart. She also thought it would be a good idea for me to hire manufacturing out of Mexico or China to bring my price down. So enjoy the following response! In our current economy, it is understandable that one might think it highway robbery to ask $350 for a corset when you can buy a pre-made one online for about $50 or $60. But I want to explain the difference between that type of a corset and the one you will get from me... *I do not have an assembly line of workers. I am a single 'artisan' who creates one of a kind garments to specially fit a woman and sometimes a man. *The supplies for a proper corset cost me $90 a piece because I am not a big company that can buy them in bulk. *The labor & fittings for a corset equals approximately 15 hours because a lot of the finish work is done by hand in couture style. *And, I am asking for half down to start the work and the remainder at delivery...which makes this incredibly affordable. I also feel that asking people to support their local artists right now is not out of line. Supporting enterprises that employ people outside of our own country right now is very defeatist and part of our current economic problem. We have to support each others work and stop buying into mass production thinking sold to us by the mega corporations. I will never engage in mass production work, only one of a kind, specialty work for my clients! It's what you deserve!

Corset page is up!

aprilenchanted — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:49:59 GMT

So, I have a lot of things to add to this page but it is finally up! Enjoy! http://www.aprilenchanted.com/corsets.html

CanCan Skirts & Codpieces!

aprilenchanted — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:52:52 GMT

Hello Friends! There are exciting new developments on the horizon! I am adding a whole series of REALLY FUN 1 day and 3 day workshops to the sewing class schedule! Read this email and then see the list below. If you are attending any of the summer festivals like Dreamtime or Burning Man, these workshops will be of great interest to you! Think Petticoats, CanCan Skirt & Codpieces! New services are also being added. Check these out! I am now offering Arts & Crafts facilitation for residential treatment facilities. These programs assist mid to low level functioning alzheimer's and dementia patients in exercising their motor functions and enrich their lives tremendously. If you are interested in receiving more information, please email me and I will send you an information packet. I am also in the process of putting together teaching packets for homeschooler's (groups and individuals) that can also be used for scout troop projects and church youth groups. Each packet will contain a month's worth of weekly lesson plans that will end with a finished sewn project. Feel free to pass this information along to any interested parties. I will be offering a significant discount on several classes this summer, including the Corset Class! And without further adieu, here is the new lineup of classes! Scheduling still in the works. Fun & Easy Tutu's - 1 day workshop Easy Petticoats & CanCan Skirts - 1 day workshop Elaborate Headdresses - 1 day workshop Horns, Beaks, Tails & Codpieces - 1 day workshop Mask Making - 1 day workshop Quick & Dirty Costuming on a Shoestring Budget Make your own Handbag - 1 day workshop Make Your Own Bathing Suit - 1 day workshop Stretch & Sew - Working With Knits The Real Tutu - Pancake Style - 3 day workshop The Corset Class Kids Couture Craft & Sewing (for the wee ones) - No sewing machine required I am so looking forward to all the fun we are going to have this summer! I hope to see you soon!

The Gypsies are coming to Denver!

aprilenchanted — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:52:47 GMT

The Gypsy Nomads French Gypsy Celtic Soiree! Friday, June 20th @ 8PM! Show at The Metaphysical Research Society 1001 E. 7th Avenue, Denver Corner of 7th and Ogden in Capitol Hill Pre-purchase your tickets at: http://www.aprilenchanted.com/DenverEvents.html

Call for Bellydancers!

aprilenchanted — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:14:35 GMT

The organizer for the Renaissance Festival in smalltown, Nebraska has contacted me with a request for bellydancers. I don't have details yet, but If you are interested please contact me so I can start coordinating things on this end! If you want to repost this, have dancers contact me at: info@aprilenchanted.com Thanks! April

I'm going to be on MTV!

aprilenchanted — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:45:22 GMT

This is just a friendly reminder that I will be on an episode of MTV Made as the stylist/costumer for the David Taylor Dance Theatre as we worked with a Denver teenager that wanted to be a ballerina. The episode is scheduled to air on January 12th at 12pm E/T. I'm hoping to get a copy of the dvd, but I'm not sure if that's going to happen yet. Also, I was really sick the day we filmed and hopped up on cold and flu medication, so I can't remember anything I said. If I sound like a blathering idiot, that's why! Anyhoo, I hope you all get to see me on tv!

Custom Bridal Gown Design!

aprilenchanted — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:38:56 GMT

Hello Friends! I just wanted to share with you that I have opened up my design studio for wedding design. If you know of anyone in need of these services, feel free to pass along the following! Thanks! I am a local designer and professional seamstress and now offering bridal services! Wedding gowns in 60 days or less! Limited scheduling available, so call now! Custom designed, fit and sewn just for you! Access to luscious bridal satins! Prices starting at $1500! Aprilenchanted Design Studio By Appointment Only 1615 California Street, Suite 416 Denver, CO 80202 www.aprilenchanted.com

Awesome event this Friday!!!

aprilenchanted — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:27:37 GMT

If you are hoping or planning to see Wendy Rule perform in Denver this coming Friday, I have your discount tickets. Many of you know that Wendy has only performed in Denver once before. It is not always easy to get her here and she is performing at a wonderfully intimate venue. If you aren't familiar with Wendy's music, you can check out her website at: www.wendyrule.com. She's got the voice of the Goddess and sings about all things Pagan! She is amazing and this will be an acoustic set. I have the early purchase tickets available for $13. They go up to $18 on the day of the show. Shoot me an email or call me! Have a great 4th of July!!! Hope to see you Friday!

Hat Making Workshops!!!

aprilenchanted — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:29:04 GMT

I'm finally scheduling the much requested Hat Making Workshops! Those of you interested in this in the Denver area, shoot me an email and let me know which of the following dates work for you. These seats will fill up quickly, so pre-registration will be required. $200/weekend which includes all materials and wools and use of tools. Bring your lunch and I will provide tea, coffee, soft drinks, water and cookies to keep you going. There will be handouts on each technique so you can continue working at home. Classes run from 10am to 5pm. Class size is limited to 5 students. I will place a pre-registration button on my webpage this week, but still email now to let me know what date you want to attend. Thanks and see you all soon! April July 28th & 29th, 10am-5pm (Fantasy hats) August 18th & 19th, 10am-5pm (Victorian hats) August 25th & 26th, 10am-5pm (Fantasy hats) September 8th & 9th, 10am-5pm (Victorian hats) Aprilenchanted Design Studio 1615 California Street, Suite 416 Denver, CO 80202 www.aprilenchanted.com

Enchanted Dance Pants!!

aprilenchanted — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:25:16 GMT

Bellydancers, Burners! If you are looking for a pair of those fabulously fitting dance pants custom made just for you, I'm having a buy one pair, get one half off sale now through June 20th! Order yours' now! There are 3 styles...The Phoenix pants, which are a wide bell w/ tabbed side openings & sheer fabric inserts, The Selayma pants, which are a slimmed down and shaped bell w/ sheer fabric inserts for easy floor work and The Enchanted Bell w/ an oversized bell, tabbed side openings and sheer fabric inserts. Pants are custom sized to your measurements. Two appointments required for your first pair! Call or email me for your appointment! http://www.aprilenchanted.com/DanceCostumes.html Aprilenchanted Design Studio 1615 California Street, Suite 416 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 495.3976

Dance and Performance Costumes!!

aprilenchanted — Mon, 28 May 2007 01:42:38 GMT

Hello Denver Dancers and those beyond the geographical boundaries! Just letting you know that I am gearing up for the festival season this summer and will have lots of goodies for your costume needs. Also, keep in mind that I can help you design and custom build all of your costumes as well! Call me if you would like to schedule an appointment! Blessings, April Aprilenchanted Design Studio 1615 California Street, Suite 416 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 495.3976 www.aprilenchanted.com