Secrets of the Gown Doctor: A Cleaning Workshop

Schedule

Mon Nov 10 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Great Lakes Clothing Care & Wedding Gown Specialists | Holland, MI

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Learn how to safely clean wedding gowns using your home machine! Join us online or in person for expert tips & hands-on training.
About this Event

🗓️ DATE & TIME

🗓️ Monday, November 10, 2025
🕙 In-Person: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
🖥️ Online (Zoom): 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST



📍 LOCATION

In-Person:
Great Lakes Clothing Care
983 Butternut Drive
Holland, MI 49424

Online:
Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.



💬 DESCRIPTION :

🧼👗 Learn how to safely clean and care for wedding gowns and delicate formalwear—with a home machine!

Join The Gown Doctor for a special workshop designed for bridal stylists, secondhand gown resellers, and gown lovers of all kinds.



🖥️ OPTION 1: Online Workshop ($35)

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST (LIVE via Zoom)
Includes:
✔️ LIVE training session on how to clean sample gowns at home or in your boutique
✔️ Q&A time with professional gown cleaner Tami Parks (aka The Gown Doctor)
✔️ PDF notebook with step-by-step instructions, product recommendations, and FAQs
✔️ Replay link (available for 30 days)



🏙️ OPTION 2: In-Person Gown Cleaning Retreat ($240)

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST | Holland, MI

This is not your average class—this is a retreat-style experience designed for gown lovers who want hands-on learning and real connection.

Includes everything in the online workshop, plus:
✔️ Lunch in historic downtown Holland
✔️ Round-table session with Tami Parks and a respected local bridal business expert
✔️ Printed workshop notebook
✔️ Hands-on demonstrations and personal Q&A
✔️ Exclusive access—limited to 6 participants
✔️ Unhurried time to ask questions, swap ideas, and get inspired

Note: This retreat requires at least 4 participants to move forward. You’ll be part of a small, engaged group—ideal for connection, conversation, and learning in a relaxed, supportive setting.



💡 This workshop is perfect for:
  • Vintage clothing sellers
  • Bridal boutique owners
  • Stylists & fashion entrepreneurs
  • Costume collectors or designers
  • Anyone who wants to learn gown care the right way

📎 TICKET OPTIONS

🎟️ Online Workshop Ticket – $35
🎟️ In-Person Retreat Day Ticket – $240
(Limited to 6 participants)



📌 OTHER DETAILS
  • All participants receive a detailed workshop notebook
  • Online participants will be emailed the Zoom link and PDF guide 48 hours before the event
  • In-person attendees will receive location details, lunch menu, and welcome instructions via email after registration
  • Refunds available up to 7 days before the event
  • Event is held in Eastern Time
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Great Lakes Clothing Care & Wedding Gown Specialists, 983 Butternut Drive, Holland, United States

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