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3 DAY COUTURE BRIDAL MILLINERY RETREAT – DELICATE BRIDAL HEADWEAR

October 4, 2019 - October 6, 2019

Advance your millinery skills to a higher level and discover the joys of bridal headwear. In the 3 days you shall start and complete 3
different styles of bridal millinery- from basic silk covered head dresses, to feathered/flowered and laced wire-crowns, to veiling and
crinoline. Even silk flower making is featured. Lina Stein will share her wealth of traditional millinery knowledge with you.

Topics Covered
 You will begin with learning how to block with the
 foundation material BUCKRAM and block a few different shapes ( BUTTON & CROWN )
 How to complete the foundation and then learn a variety of covering methods : flat covering, draping,& pleating
 You will create a wire-framed crown and how to work GUIPURE LACE to make a bridal head dress
 You will learn about Crinoline and Veiling -how to use and apply properly.
 You will learn how to see which hats suit which type of people
 How to trim, and line with a couture lining
 You will learn about FRENCH FLOWER MAKING ( silk flowers using specialist tools)
 You will learn a selection of ways to attach hats/headpieces to the head ( very important!) headbands/elastic/combs, prong

Details

Start:
October 4, 2019
End:
October 6, 2019
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Organizer

Lina Stein
Phone
00353 87 9268401
Email
linasteinhats@eircom.net
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Venue

Lina Stein
Westport, Co Mayo Ireland + Google Map
Phone
00353 87 9268401
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