Extras, Performances & Lectures
Character Performers (Walk-Around Acts)
We can appear as (well-known) historical characters, performing at festivals, (historical) events, or other special occasions.
Painter: Gerard Veenstra
Painter: René van den Mosselaar
Performances
Appearing as well-known historical figures, we can welcome guests at the opening of an exhibition or other special occasions.
Lectures
Creating Historical Clothing
In a presentation lasting approximately 45 minutes (which can be tailored to your needs), we explain what historical clothing looked like and how it was made. Upon request, the presentation can delve deeper into the subject matter or offer a more general overview.
We show where to find inspiration and patterns, which materials to use, and how the garments were constructed by hand.
We bring along examples of these items—such as antique undergarments, historical headwear, and accessories—and can provide brief demonstrations of how the clothing was worn.
Make Your Own Historical Corset
In a presentation lasting approximately one hour, we show you how to create your own historical corset (or "stays") step by step.
We begin with a brief overview of costume history.
Then the process begins: finding a pattern, adjusting it to your measurements, creating a mock-up, refining the fit, and finally, the construction phase—covering the necessary materials and the actual sewing process.
Various options for lining and edge finishing are also demonstrated.
And there are more possibilities... Other requests, collaborations, or projects? Contact us at: postduif@walkingthroughhistory.com
Clients: Elfia Festival, Dickens Festijn Druten, Centraal Museum Utrecht, Keukenhof, Dordrechts Museum, Huis van Gijn, Gelders Landschap en Kastelen, Het Historisch Banket, Beleef het Verleden, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Nassaudag Breda, Slag om Grolle, Highland Games / Schots en Keltisch Festival, Historisch Festijn Vorden, Historisch Spektakel Grave, Dikke Tinne Festival Hattem, Slot Loevestein, Slag bij Waterloo (BE), Kasteel Hernen, Kasteel Heeswijk, Kasteel Hoensbroek, ROC Tilburg, Museumpark Vonk (Pre-Historisch Dorp) Eindhoven, HM College Amsterdam, NPO, RTV Utrecht, Mauritshuis Den Haag, Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder Amsterdam, Gemeente Vlaardingen, Slag om Stevensweert, Springlevend verleden, Castlefest, Hanzedag Doesburg, Huis van Hilde, Kasteel van Vianden (LU), Design Museum Den Bosch, VSM Beeksbergen, Slot Dillenburg (DE), Danckaerts Modevakscholen, Vesting Bourtange, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Slag bij Heiligerlee, Lowlands Festival en vele anderen……
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