Sleeveless Scrap Fabric Vest Workshop

Saturday, March 21st 10:30am to 4:00pm

This workshop is hosted by Bonny Wise and Kathy Chopra.

Workshop Details

This vest is easily created from scraps of fabric from other sewing projects, similar to quilt piecing.  A mere 25 inches of fabric is all that is needed for the body of this scrap vest. Just 12 inches of fabric is needed for the lining. Bonny and Kathy will furnish fabric scraps that will be available to use or add to your design at the workshop. Included with the registration is the Fig Leaf 217 pattern, sizes 8 to 18 or 18 to 28 (please let us know on the form which pattern size is needed). This pattern can be hand and or machine sewn. You must provide your own sewing machine if you prefer that option.

 Bonny and Kathy will guide the participants through each step of the fitting, cutting and sewing process. A full list of sewing items you should bring such as thread, scrap fabric, needles, scissors and such will be sent to you once you have registered. 

Provided along with the pattern and sewing guidance our hosts will cater a light lunch, along with tea and refreshments. Bonny and Kathy look forward to sharing this time with you. If you have further questions please reach out to Kathy Chopra at: kathychopra@hotmail.com

The cost for the day’s complete scrap vest sewing adventure is $40.00 per person.

Location: Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church

142 Crescent Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

Parking behind church next to event entrance. 

Registration is closed.

“The Tea Things of Jane Austen” presentation by Tea Historian Bruce Richardson

Date: Sunday, April 19 

Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00pm

Location: At Historic Locust Grove

Please join us for a presentation by Tea Historian Bruce Richardson of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas.

Followed by an Elmwood Inn Fine tea pairing and social tea. 

Learn about what Jane Austen means when she uses the term “tea things” in her novels. Bruce Richardson will discuss which teas were drunk and when tea was served in…British homes, such as those of Jane Austen and her characters.

Bruce Richardson serves as Tea Master for the Boston Tea Party Ships Museum, is a Contributing Editor at Tea Time magazine and is the founder of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas in Danville Kentucky. He has authored a dozen books on tea including “A Social History of Tea”. Mr. Richardson will have copies of his books for purchase.

The tea pairing will take place post presentation and then is followed by our popular social tea. As always feel free to bring a sweet or savory treat to share.

Free for JASNA-GL members.

Guest are $10.00 

Please RSVP and register below.

JASNA- GL MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

GUESTS REGISTER HERE

Date: May 17, 2026

Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: Historic Locust Grove- 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

Step into the world of Jane Austen: A vivid exploration of Everyday Life in Georgian England. Sarah Gorman will present on the book “Jane Austen’s England: Daily Life in the Georgian and Regency Periods” by Roy and Lesley Atkins.

Date: June 21, 2026

Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: Joe Creason Park Pavilion- 1297 Trevilian Way Louisville, KY 40213. Located across from the Louisville Zoo.

Come for the fun and games! More information coming soon!

Date: July 19, 2026

Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: Historic Locust Grove- 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

Lan Colgate-Nguyen presents “Jane Austen and Mysteries”. Jane Austen’s novels are largely considered romances and as a result, many contemporary novels based on her writing also fall into that category. However, there is another genre of Jane Austen “fanfiction” equally as popular: mystery. In this presentation, we’ll explore elements of the genre in Jane Austen’s works and their influence on recent mystery novels.

Date: August 16, 2026

Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: Lexington, KY

Lexington Area Historical Tour and Lunch. More information coming soon!