On this two-day Felt Hat course you will learn how to block, shape and manipulate wool felt. You can choose to block a brim hat such as Fedora or Trilby or you can chose to block a smaller hat such as a pillbox, beret or fascinator.
On this two-day Felt Hat course you will learn how to block, shape and manipulate wool felt. You can choose to block a brim hat such as Fedora or Trilby or you can chose to block a smaller hat such as a pillbox, beret or fascinator. You will also learn how to wire a hat to ensure it holds its shape, how to curve a petersham ribbon and invisibly stitch into your hat.
After blocking a hat you will proceed onto learning trimming and decorating. You will be introduced to techniques such as creating felt flowers, twists and leaves, stitching a veil and much more.
By the end of the workshop you will gain invaluable millinery skills and leave with a finished hat you created yourself.
All materials will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediates.
Elena Shvab is a London-based milliner and textile designer of Russian- Israeli heritage. Taking inspiration from nature, history, contemporary art and modern culture she continually working with bold shapes and experimental textile techniques to create dramatic silhouettes that she handcrafts in her studio.
Come and create your very own headpiece to dazzle your friends and family with at parties and events. Enjoy a glass of fizz and make yourself a wonderful hat to wear at weddings, parties and trips to the racecourse.
The headpiece workshop is a perfect short introduction to those who wish to learn the basic skills of traditional millinery.
Create your own made to measure hat, either one-to-one or in small groups. Why not have a hen do creating your own wedding fascinator? Hats can be sewn or blocked.
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How better to prepare for the big day than to make your own headpiece or hat to wear to your wedding, while enjoying afternoon tea and a glass of bubbly?
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