Performers and Programs

Performer Information  
Performer name: Kathryn Hunt
Phone: 631-261-3693
Mailing address: PO Box 274
East Northport, NY 11731-0274
E-mail address: contact@ikatgear.com
Website: http://www.fashiongeekforhire.com/Events.html
Previous appearances at: Hempstead Public Library, Northport Public Library, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library , Sayville Library, Hampton Bays Public Library
Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated: 04/14/2012

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Program
 Category
 Description
 Fee
Basic Apparel Repair Workshop Life Skills- Other,
Visual Arts- Crafts,
Visual Arts- Other
The button fell off. The sleeves are too long. The hem came undone. Learn basic techniques to repair common issues. Attendees may bring notions and tools to mend apparel in class. Plus get ideas for projects that reinvent items you may already own.
$101- $200
Wardrobe Organization Workshop Life Skills- Other,
Performing Arts- Other,
Visual Arts- Other
Get your closet in Gear! Everyone admits to using 20% of a closet filled to 110% capacity. Organization is the key to effortless style. This workshop is a great follow up to any of the wardrobe or career style workshops.
$101- $200
Men’s & Young Men’s Wardrobe Workshop Life Skills- Other,
Other,
Visual Arts- Other
Men might not admit it but they want to be noticed too. Being prepared to dress for any occasion eliminates anxiety plus saves time and money. Topics range from dressing for personal or business events to formal occasions such as proms or weddings.
$101- $200
T-Shirt Revamp Camp Life Skills- Other,
Media- Video,
Visual Arts- Crafts
Learn creative ways to give your old t-shirts a new life. Projects are cut and restyled with no-sew and basic hand sewing techniques. Turn your plain old t-shirts into something one-of-a-kind. Get inspiration from completed projects and learn to design your new style before ever cutting a thing! The options are endless, create a restyled t-shirt, skirt, accessories or décor! *Scissors and T-shirts are required.
$101- $200
Special Occasion Fashion Workshop Life Skills- Other,
Other,
Visual Arts- Other
Ideal for brides-to-be or any one interested in learning more about the fabrics, trims, silhouettes and the dress code for weddings, evening or black-tie events.
$101- $200
Career Style Workshop: Job Search, Resumes, Interviews Life Skills- Finance,
Life Skills- Other,
Visual Arts- Other
Job seekers meet with an experienced recruiter & life coach to improve their career building skills. Available in a one or two hour formats; two hours is great for individual attention, the one hour workshop is ideal for a quick review of career building basics. Topics include: *Employment Search Develop an employment search strategy for a better career in today’s market. Talk to a recruiter about posting and maintaining resumes online and pursuing openings on Internet career sites and job boards. *Resume Writing Understand the role of a resume in the job search process. Develop an effective employment portfolio including resume, letters and references. Participants can bring their resume and employment ads of interest. *Interview Preparation Always be prepared for impromptu meetings, initial phone screenings and face to face interviews with prospective employers. Learn tips and tricks to make a winning first impression and advance your career. *Dressing for Success Create a wardrobe that works for interviews, meetings and travel. Learn how to navigate today’s business casual style while impressing higher-ups. Discover personal branding and how to use it for career growth.
$201- $350
Dress for Success Life Skills- Other,
Life Skills- Finance,
Other
Attendees learn to treat their wardrobe as an investment. Program covers building a wardrobe for everyday living, dressing for career and special events.
$101- $200
The Wardrobe Workshop Health & Fitness- Other,
Life Skills- Finance,
Life Skills- Other
The most popular workshop. Ladies, learn how to organize your wardrobe, incorporate new pieces and update items you already own. Covers current trends in color, fabric and silhouettes and how that translates to an individual wardrobe.
$101- $200
Teen & Young Adult Job Style Workshop Life Skills- Other,
Literature- Other,
Media- Other
This workshop addresses the specific needs of today's young job seekers including: *Obtaining working papers, review of labor laws & teen driving restrictions *Job applications, references, resume writing, cover letters & email usage *Dressing for success, interviewing, networking, college application preparation WORKSHOP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS *All workshops are presented in Power Point from my laptop connected to the library's multimedia projector (ex: Proxima, VGA cable required on site) *Attendees receive workbooks and bibliographies for additional information *Customized workshops are available by request for individuals and groups *Workshops are one hour long unless noted (ex: Career Style is 2 hours) Contact Kathryn Hunt at 631-261-3693 or via email at contact@iKatGear.com for details and availability.
$201- $350
Eco-Fashion Workshop Life Skills- Other,
Other
Recycle, repair, revamp, reuse! Clothing should never end up in a landfill and being green in your closet means more green in your wallet. Now more than ever, saving dollars makes environmental sense. Explore eco-fashion and sustainable wardrobe planning. Make environmentally conscious clothing choices and implement low-impact garment care options. Discover how easy it is to extend the life of your garments and make the most of your wardrobe by learning techniques to update and reinvent pieces you already own.
$101- $200
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