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September 2018
5 Day Millinery Masterclass with Maor Zabar
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…
Find out more »MAOR ZABAR: “SCULPTING WITH SILK”
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…
Find out more »MAOR ZABAR: “SURREALIST AND ARCHITECTURAL HATS”
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…
Find out more »Free Form Sculpting 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 this. Manipulating and blocking techniques: shaping materials by hand…
Find out more »October 2018
Pillbox Perfection with Dillon Wallwork
In this workshop students will learn the complex technique of blocking, covering with fabric and forming an insert of a contrast panel. Create a stylish bow to trim, plus learn the professional skill of how to secure the hat to the head. This class is NOT for beginners. Students need hand sewing skills, experience in sewing with a sewing machine and blocking experience. Included in the offered price are a baby beret block (diameter of 16 cm), as well as…
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