CRAFTS AND WORKSHOPS

Chenille Miniature Trees  This unique item makes a great gift or focal point in any room at Christmas time.  These hand-made chenille trees are adorned with period looking ornaments and enhanced with old fashioned toys and gifts beneath.  Trees can be ordered with any theme such as:  Patriotic or Civil War, Seashells, Snowflakes, Valentine's Day, Birds, flowers etc.  Due to the time involved in these hand-made treasures, please allow for plenty of order time.  Retail Price $150.00   Workshop Price $75.00 includes dome, supplies, and decorations.  Est. time 6 hours or 2 sessions, minimum of 6 people preferred.

Wool Flowers Our frugal ancestors didn't waste anything.  Using leftover scraps of wool yarns they fashioned flowers for arrangements under glass domes and wreaths fro shadow boxes.  Using the original instructions from period magazines such as the Godey's, we reproduce these flowers so often found in the fashionable Victorian parlor.  Arrangements available in baskets, teacups or domes.  Large quantities of separate flowers available upon request.  Retail Price varies upon size and style starting at $15.00.  Workshop Price $20.00  learning 2 styles of flowers, all supplies provided. Est. time 2-3 hours, minimum of 6 people preferred.

Pinecone Baskets:  The frugal Victorians made use of common items from nature when creating decorative accessories for their homes.  One popular material was the ordinary pinecone.  Assemble an authentic pinecone basket for your holiday or year round table.  Retail price varies upon size, style and availability of materials, starting at $50.00.  Workshop Price $25.00 all supplies provided, except hot glue gun.  Est. time 2-3 hours, minimum of 6 people preferred.

Dressed Figures:  19th century ladies often sought decorations for their homes that were both economical and samples of their own artistic creativity.  to this end they sometimes cut a favorite fashion plate out of an old magazine, mounted it on board and "redressed" the figures using real fabrics and trims.  We are now reproducing these unique wall decorations using copies of the original fashion plates.  Our print collection contains mostly 1850 to 1890 prints.  If a specific time period is desired, please specify.  Retail Price varies by size and framing, starting at $50.00  Workshop Price $25.00 does not include matting or framing.  Est. time 3-6 hours, minimum of 6 people preferred.

Wedding Memory Boxes:  A shadow box containing memorabilia from your wedding.  Just a few suggested items to bring include:  invitation, printed napkin, silk flower, fabric samples, favors, something old, borrowed or blue used, jewelry, pictures etc.  Embellishments and shadow box included.  Retail Price $50 and up.  Workshop Price $35.  Est. time 2 hours, minimum of 3 people preferred.

LECTURES

The Perils of Petticoats:  An overview of women's mid 19th century fashions which debunks the myths surrounding such items as hoopskirts & corsets.  $50

How Women Served in the Civil War:  A look at the unsung heroes of the great conflict both in battle and on the home front.  $50

Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic:  A history of the oldest American Women's heritage organization, their accomplishments and their goals.  Donations gladly accepted to benefit this charitable organization.

Tea Time:  The development of the custom of afternoon tea from it's Victorian roots to the present.  $50

Life with Eight Sides:  The 19th century fad for Octagonal structures and life within one.  $50

NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS.

On orders there will be a $20.00 late fee charged each month, beginning 30 days after your order has been shipped.

Shipping:  Most items are shipped 2 day priority mail, or via UPS.  All packages are insured and ESTIMATED shipping rates are given at the time your order is placed.  Minimally we charge a $5.00 shipping fee, where most packages average an amount of $8.00.

Attention: Please be advised that The Octagon reserves all rights to change prices without prior notification.  If you are concerned about the pricing of our products please E-Mail Us with your specific concerns and we will reply promptly.