Category Archives: News
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Tickets on sale for Twelfth Night Feast and Ball
Posted on November 2, 2018 by WRS in News.Tickets are now available for both members and non-members to the January 5, 2019 feast and ball. However, we are running short on Feast tickets so if you have been considering attending the feast get your reservations in soon so you won’t be disappointed! There are plenty of “ball only” tickets available.
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Sari Safari 2018
Posted on October 18, 2018 by WRS in News, Reference, Sewing.Members of the Washington Regency Society gathered at Sara’s house on Saturday, October 13 to venture out to the Indian textile shops in Kent. After being practically overwhelmed by the choices and brilliance of the yardage and saris in the first shop we were able to explore all four of the shops that were scouted in advance […]
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THE GEORGIAN HOUSE
Posted on September 15, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Educational, News, Reference.Written by WRS President, Ruth Haring While on vacation this summer in Edinburgh, Scotland, we stopped at a National Trust property in the New Town area called The Georgian House. It is an original townhouse, built in the 1790’s by architect Adam Grant, and cost 1,800 pounds (about […]
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Regency Corset and Stays Workshop
Posted on July 25, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Events, News, Regency, Sewing, Tutorials, Workshop.Sunday August 26, 2018 – 10 am to 2 pm – Seattle We are focusing on two of the corsets that we, as a group, have the most experience with. There are other patterns available as well, such as Mantua Maker and Past Patterns, and you are free to use them, however the class will focus […]
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WRS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Posted on May 16, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Events, General Meeting, News, Regency.We are pleased to invite our members of WRS and the public to our first General Meeting on June 2, 2018 at the Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. Learn how our group started, what our goals are, and meet the current officers. We are excited to have earned our classification as a […]
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Strolling and picnicking through Tumwater Falls Park
Posted on May 6, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Events, News, Regency.Strolling and picnicking through Tumwater Falls Park in Olympia on May 6. You cannot ask for better weather to enjoy the outdoors with friends and parasols. Some members enjoy private events, while other members enjoy public events. Watch our Facebook for quick meet-ups!
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Plans for Summer
Posted on April 11, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in News.LAKEWOLD GARDENS PICNIC July 15, 2018, 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM Please join us for our annual tea at beautiful Lakewold Gardens. The Gardens are located in Lakewood and are part of an historical estate on Gravelly Lake. The picnic is potluck, and we would like to make this a Regency picnic. Information on appropriate […]
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Victoria Weekend and Empress Tea Update – March 10-11, 2018
Posted on February 21, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Events, News, Regency.Ruth wanted to give you who are attending and you who are yet considering, an update on our Victoria weekend. First, here is an approximate time schedule: 8:00 AM: Departure from Pier 69, Seattle, WA. Clipper recommends you arrive one hour before departure. You can park in a lot a few blocks south of the […]
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WRS 2018 event planning
Posted on February 8, 2018 by WRS in Events, News.The board met on Sunday to make plans for events in 2018. Please check back often to the events page. We will be updating frequently.
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WRS Twelfth Night Dinner and Ball
Posted on January 7, 2018 by WRS Web Mistress in Costuming, Dancing, Events, Food, News, Regency.Our first dinner and ball event was a resplendent success. Since our first event at Lakewold Gardens, we knew we needed to host a formal evening experience. Gallucci’s Catering outdid themselves with our dinner. Our pianist, Anita Anderson played beautifully. Alan Winston, our esteemed caller from the San Francisco area, outdid himself with poise and grace. […]
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