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September 2020
Virtual ‘Millinery Modules’ (10 wks)
Module: ‘Research, Design & Collection Creation’ When: Mondays September 14th - November 30th (1/2 term 2nd and 9th Nov) Where: Virtually, via Zoom Your Tutors: Both Jenny and Marie will be co-tutoring this course, the content is based on their experience running a successful millinery business for the last 15 years; Jenny’s prior experience working in the design team for ‘Designers at Debenhams’ and content has also been drawn from Jenny and Maries Fashion/Textiles Degree’s and completions of their ‘HNC Millinery’ qualification. The following themes…
Find out more »Virtual Introduction to Feathers
Online Class with Jenny Roberts Hot Water Dyeing, Spray Dyeing, Pattern Dyeing, Burning Feathers, Wired Mounts and more… This course is aimed at: Those wanting to learn how to create a wired feather mount and enhance their knowledge on dyeing and burning feathers The course will involve: Creating a wired feather mount Watching a demo on dyeing feathers in different ways Watching a demo and/or partake, if you would like on burning feathers with bleach
Find out more »October 2020
Virtual Painted Silk Abaca Flower and Headband
This course is aimed at: Those wanting to explore flower painting on silk albaca and creating an innovative headband using this fabric which lends itself to gathers and curves
Find out more »Felt Workshop
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…
Find out more »Leather flower and veil headpiece with Justine Bradley-Hill
We are thrilled to welcome Justine Bradley-Hill to The Cotswolds School of Arts and Crafts. Justine is well known for her stylish and elegant pieces and this leather headpiece is no exception. You will learn to cut, stiffen and shape the leather petals and then to create the beautiful floral spray of flowers, buds and leaves. Justine will teach you to mount these on to a custom made headband and how to attach your veiling for the ultimate finishing touch.…
Find out more »Straw Workshop
On this two-day Straw Hat course you will learn how to block, shape and manipulate sinamay straw. 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…
Find out more »LONDON HAT WEEK
Visit London and connect with milliners and hat lovers from around the world to learn, shop and socialise in this annual event! See the full schedule here
Find out more »Virtual Leather Rose Vine
Online Class with Jenny Roberts This course is aimed at: Those who want to expand their trimming knowledge to leather roses, buds and leaves. This course is suitable for all levels The course will involve: Preparing the leather ready to mould into shapes. How to manipulate the leather into petals and leaves. How to put petals together into flower and buds. How to vine all the flowers, buds and leaves together into one flower vine.
Find out more »Virtual Intermediate Crin Techniques
Online Class with Jenny Roberts crin brims, extensions, tubular crin techniques This hands-on workshop furthers your understanding and manipulation of ‘Crin’ It is advised to do the ‘Introduction to Crin’ prior to this course
Find out more »Felt Workshop
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…
Find out more »Straw Workshop
On this two-day Straw Hat course you will learn how to block, shape and manipulate sinamay straw. 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…
Find out more »ADVANCED Dior Brim Master class
Tutor: Justine Bradley-Hill The Studio 29 Green Lane Addingham West Yorkshire LS29 0JH 07962 177733 justine@justinebradley-hill.co.uk Dior Brim master class, blocking large Dior brims with buntal mats. Working with my specially designed Dior brim blocks. We also look at ways to position the piece and secure to head. Students are encouraged to bring trim to finish the piece in the class. This class is not suitable for a complete beginner. Two day class max of two students £330 plus materials. October…
Find out more »Cocktail or Bridal Hat Class – VIRTUAL
October 12-December 14 This 8-week course at San Diego Mesa College will be taught on-line. (Asynchronously) and will include instruction for beginning to advance level students. The class will cover designing the hat using art elements such as colour & shape and will explore working with different facial shapes. In addition, there will be instruction on sketching your design. The class will travel throughout history exploring different hats and hat shapes for added inspiration. Different techniques for trims such as…
Find out more »Virtual Jinsin & Silk Abaca Explored
Jinsin & Silk Abaca Explored with Jenny Roberts This course is aimed at: Those who want to explore working with Jinsin and silk Abaca.
Find out more »Felt Workshop
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…
Find out more »Virtual Advanced Crown & Brim Hat Blocking
Tutor: Jenny Roberts This course is aimed at: Those who want to learn the couture techniques involved in creating a sinamay crown and brim hat. This is an advance course and would only be suitable for a milliner who has had a lot of blocking perchers experience.
Find out more »Freeform Sculpting in Sinamay and Parasisal Straw
Residential Millinery Course in France The workshop will cover free form blocking techniques in sinamay and parasisal straw. The focus will be on new and exciting techniques that I have developed to enable students to create unique and individual hats without the use of hat blocks.
Find out more »Straw Workshop
On this two-day Straw Hat course you will learn how to block, shape and manipulate sinamay straw. 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…
Find out more »Fabulous Felt
Blocking felt is a fundamental millinery skill, but the wonders of this material don’t end there. Felt can be used to create trims, textures and intricate details in order to make hats that are far from the ordinary. In this three-day class, instructor Laura Whitlock will guide students through the wide range of possibilities in felt. We’ll begin by blocking several shapes. Next, students will explore cutout patterns, inset designs and integrated trims which create details within the body of…
Find out more »Felt Workshop
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…
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