One of my the techniques I love to work with, is using sinamay not only as a blocking material, but as the foundation for intricately flat pattern hats. During this workshop I will invite you on a journey to explore this wonderful technique. I will guide you during the process of experimenting, drawing of a pattern and the construction of sinamay parts to create a shape with a rhythmic movement. During this workshop you will also work on several other…

Tutor: Eugenie Van Oirschot In the past few years I have developed many special techniques and one of them is to use straw braid as the foundation for pleated hats and hat pieces. During the workshop I invite you to discover my secrets of this wonderful pleating technique. You will create a hat piece during this workshop and also work on several other ways to work with straw braid like basic stitching, shaping and constructing. For those who will join me…

"Free Form Blocking Techniques in Sinamay and Parasisal Straw" 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. The following techniques will be covered in detail. Preparing materials for blocking: stiffening straw, cutting on the bias, making templates for your design. Design and inspiration: The importance of a fluid design and how to achieve…

The Course will include a brief introduction of the true definition of Couture Millinery as well as creation of the unique hat designed and constructed to the highest standard of Couture Millinery. Signature to Anya Caliendo, the hat will include multiple extremely rare techniques that can not be obtained anywhere else. While some the techniques included in the Course are traditional to the art of Couture Millinery, many of them have been developed personally by Anya Caliendo in her New-York…

The Course will include a brief introduction of the true definition of Couture Millinery as well as creation of the unique hat designed and constructed to the highest standard of Couture Millinery. Signature to Anya Caliendo, the hat will include multiple extremely rare techniques that can not be obtained anywhere else. While some the techniques included in the Course are traditional to the art of Couture Millinery, many of them have been developed personally by Anya Caliendo in her New-York…

Dates: 23-30 June 2018 Teacher: DILLON WALLWORK Location: CHATEAU DUMAS, Nr Toulouse, FRANCE Email:  enquiries@chateaudumas.net Website:  www.chateaudumas.net/workshop/105/ Haute-couture milliner Dillon Wallwork comes back to teach at Chateau Dumas in 2018 for the ninth year running. With over 30 years’ experience in high-end model millinery Dillon has a set of skills that elevate him above other milliners and make his classes essential for students wanting to learn traditional model millinery. Dillon will focus on teaching a variety of specialist couture techniques including…

Dates: 23-30 June 2018 Teacher: BRIDGET BAILEY Location: CHATEAU DUMAS, Nr Toulouse, FRANCE Email:  enquiries@chateaudumas.net Website:  www.chateaudumas.net/workshop/106/ Milliner Bridget Bailey returns to Chateau Dumas in 2018 to teach specialist pleating techniques and how it can be applied to millinery. You’ll make two pleated headpieces during the week as well as a collection of samples and explore the ways fabrics can be transformed by pleating.  You’ll begin with simple techniques using different materials and build up to more complex constructions as the…

"Free Form Blocking Techniques in Sinamay and Parasisal Straw" 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. The following techniques will be covered in detail. Preparing materials for blocking: stiffening straw, cutting on the bias, making templates for your design. Design and inspiration: The importance of a fluid design and how to achieve…

Dates: 7-14 JULY 2018 Teacher: DILLON WALLWORK Location: CHATEAU DUMAS, Nr Toulouse, FRANCE Email:  enquiries@chateaudumas.net Website:  www.chateaudumas.net/workshop/107/ Haute-couture milliner Dillon Wallwork returns to Chateau Dumas again in 2018 for the ninth year running. With over 30 years’ experience in high-end model millinery Dillon will lead a workshop aimed at competent milliners who are looking to take their skills to the highest level. You'll learn advanced techniques for creating different foundations and working with sinamay and you’ll refine your skills for…

Dates: 7-14 JULY 2018 Teacher: JANE SMITH Location: CHATEAU DUMAS, Nr Toulouse,  FRANCE Email:  enquiries@chateaudumas.net Website: www.chateaudumas.net/workshop/108/ Jane Smith’s career spans more than 40 years in film and theatre and she has developed  an unrivalled knowledge of hat construction and an enviable array of millinery skills. Jane has a particular skill for working with straw braid and in this workshop you’ll choose to create either a contemporary straw hat of your own design (using a pattern or hand-moulded) or an authentic…

Prize winning Australian milliner Catherine Ellen will share her knowledge and experience and give you the skills and techniques to achieve the winning combination. Five full days to immerse yourself in the tricks, tips and techniques for using Jinsin/Buntal in your millinery. You will learn how to cut, twist, bend, shape, pleat, fold etc. You will find out what you can't do. You will make headbands and bases, brims and trims with the Jinsin/Buntal as well as additional skills in…

Workshop skill level: Beginners and advanced (all must have sewing skills) The Tutor: The workshop will be led by Maor Zabar who will be flying over from his base in Israel especially to bring his knowledge and love of hats to South-West France. Maor is the grandson of a tailor. He has updated his grandfather’s flare and tailoring skills to create hats for dance, theatre and opera for the modern age. As well as teaching, he runs a thriving hat…

MasterClass "Sculpting with Silk" -  Inspired in the collection "Carnivorous Plants" Course Duration: 2 days = 16 hours • Course description: In this hands on class you will explore the world of wild silk (Dupioni) and create a beautifully sculpted headpiece inspired by the pitcher plant. Discover the endless possibilities of working with wild silk from draping to silk painting, Maor Zabar will guide you through the whole process. You will then learn how to combine all the pieces together…

MasterClass: "Surrealist and Architectural Hats" Course duration: 2 days = 12 hours (6 hours per day) • Course description: The students will learn how to make a three dimensional, angular hat out of special card board covered with fabric. They will start by free forming the hat, later create a pattern and hand stitch the hat using a unique technique to be taught. At the end the hat can be decorated with beads ribbons and other trims. Again, we expect…

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. The following techniques will be covered in detail. Preparing materials for blocking: stiffening straw, cutting on the bias, making templates for your design. Design and inspiration: The importance of a fluid design and how to achieve this. Manipulating and blocking techniques: shaping materials by hand…