Haute-couture milliner Dillon Wallwork returns to Chateau Dumas again in 2020 for the eleventh year in a row.  With over 35 years’ experience in high-end model millinery, Dillon has a set of skills that make his classes essential for students wanting to improve their traditional skills. This 7-night workshop is aimed at competent milliners who are looking to take their skills to a more refined level. During the week Dillon will cover advanced techniques for blocking and creating a variety…

Last summer, it took place for the first time and it was so good... Work with your son, daughter, grandchild, to make a nice children's hat.   One adult + one child (over 6 years) come together to work and get a tour of the studio.   There is a choice of different models of children's hats for boys and girls.   Hats, materials to form the mold, dyeing and finishing .... discover together, eat lunch together ... enjoying a…

Last summer, it took place for the first time and it was so good... Work with your son, daughter, grandchild, to make a nice children's hat.   One adult + one child (over 6 years) come together to work and get a tour of the studio.   There is a choice of different models of children's hats for boys and girls.   Hats, materials to form the mold, dyeing and finishing .... discover together, eat lunch together ... enjoying a…

This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about working with millinery felt and all its hidden possibilities. Simultaneously combining techniques such as blocking and the refined art of Hand moulding, you will dive into the world of soft, steamy and voluptuous felt and create a timeless swirled Beret/button hat which will be finished with a satin lining, so good you could eat it! 8 hours tuition 1 wool felt cone Specialised notes Lunch/refreshments Certificate Topics Covered  You will…

Make a warm/stylish fur-felt hat using high quality felt and age-old millinery methods that will be demonstrated by Lina Choose from her vast and varied collection of wooden shapes (Blocks) Trim and finish to your own style. Topics Covered  working with millinery felt  blocking the hats over wooden blocks, stiffening  working with steam, hand moulding the felt, etc  finishing , trimming and lining to your own desire. Suitable for BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED with sewing skills!

Focus will be on creating a free form sinamay disk by following Lina’s techniques, then you will learn about SINAMATION© -PERSONALISING YOUR SINAMAY and how to make various design features such as swirls, curls, fans and more using Sinamay and finally you will embellish your hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple! All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard.

Focus will be on creating a SINAMAY BASE & SWIRL by following traditional Millinery techniques. You will learn how to measure, cut and design your headpiece making various design features such as swirls, curls using Sinamay. You will embellish your hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple.