ISSY B, London, UK

Issy B is a London-based milliner. She designs and makes unique bespoke hats, fascinators and hair accessories. She works in a range of materials including sinamay, felt and straw. Her work is particularly inspired by 1930s to 50s fashion. She adores all things vintage and collects vintage trimmings for the pieces she makes. Possessing a background in museum studies she finds much of her inspiration in museum and gallery collections as well as the world around her.
Issy B is an experienced workshop facilitator and is happy to offer ‘Fabulous Fascinator’ workshops for hen, birthday or special occasion events. All materials will be provided. Issy B can facilitate parties of a minimum of 10 participants at your chosen venue. Prices start at £35 per person.

www.issyb.co.uk

Email: issyb@ymail.com

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JUDY BENTINCK, London, UK

Judy Bentinck set up her own label in 2002. Originally named "Portland Hats", she has recently re-branded as "Judy Bentinck" to emphasize the exclusivity of her product.
She gained her degree in printed textiles at Liverpool College of Art, then later moved into the world of costume design, working for the RSC, the BBC and the Royal Opera House.
Judy made her first hat while teaching costume design at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and her passion for the exciting sculptural aspects of millinery led her to train with Rose Cory - Royal Warrant Holder and world renowned teacher.

www.judybentinck.com

Private tuition for those with some experience, Tuesday evenings by arrangement. Please contact Judy directly: enquiries@judybentinck.com

Options for working with parisisal straw

FASHION HATS - FABULOUS FASCINATORS
Cockpit Arts Holborn, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London WC1N 2NP

Have fun with feathers, fabrics and trimmings in the company of couture milliner Judy Bentinck, and pick up some theatrical gossip along the way!
This practical course is suitable for beginners, and will introduce you to a variety of techniques for creating small cocktail hats or headpieces to your own design. Materials are included. You will learn how to:

• make your own fascinator base from scratch
• explore design and the use of colour
• work with millinery fabrics, veiling, combs and headbands
• experiment with feathers, trimmings and traditional millinery stitches

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JUSTINE BRADLEY-HILL, Addingham, UK

 Justine Bradley- Hill is a British milliner with an eclectic, luxury vibe. Handcrafting her designs in her Addingham studio, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Justine brings innovative design to traditional techniques. With a background in textiles, Justine Bradley-Hill’s expertise in the materials she works with translates into stylish wearable silhouettes.

London and Paris Fashion week showcased Justine's debut collection; a collaboration with the luxury belt makers Opika, in February 2007. Her edgy yet undeniably elegant designs won her wide acclaim and she has exhibited her work at the Musee du Chapeau Lyon (Passion Prize winner), Stockport Hat Museum, Bolton Museum and Leeds City Art Gallery. Justine’s pieces regularly feature in the international fashion press.

With over 20 years design experience and eight years millinery practise Justine is a highly qualified teacher offering group millinery workshops and bespoke one-one tuition.

• Tooled silk flower making
• Hand blocked felt from design to completion
• Hand Blocked sinamay from design to completion
• Hand blocked straw from design to completion
• Fabric covered hats
• Working with Jinsin
• Dying Techniques
• Feathers, trims and traditional millinery stitches

www.justinebradley-hill.co.uk
Email: info@justinebradley-hill.co.uk
29 Green Lane Addingham Ilkley Leeds LS29 0JH
Contact 07962177733

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ABIGAIL CRAMPTON, Cambridge, UK

Abigail Crampton offers couture millinery for special occasion wear, hats, fascinators and bridal headwear from her garden studio in Cambridge and has been doing successfully over the last 11 years.
Abigail is able to offer workshops and classes for groups of up to 12 people. No sewing experience is required – Abigail will guide you through the design and construction processes, you can work from a design or unleash your inner creativity. From £40 per person.

Abigail Crampton Millinery .
8 Worts Causeway,
Cambridge,
CB1 8RL.

01223 245073.
www.abigailcramptonmillinery.co.uk

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SUE CROWLE, Cardiff, UK

Sue Crowle has been a theatrical milliner for nearly 23 years and is currently a milliner for the Welsh National Opera whom she has worked with for 19 years.

Sue is happy to offer her services to anyone looking for a millinery tutor. She is based in Cardiff but also willing to travel.

Contact Sue: 0292 0485866 or 07775982697

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RACHEL DREWER, Tichborne, Hampshire, UK

Former City career girl and Physics graduate Rachel Drewer moved from Chelsea to rural Hampshire in 2009 and has since pursued her dream of becoming a milliner.  Rachel now designs and creates fabulous ladies’ hats for special occasions from her studio in an old fishing hut on the banks of the River Itchen, accompanied by her beloved black Labrador Frank.  Rachel’s work has featured on Vogue.com, in YOU Magazine and Country Life, and she has given interviews to the BBC on racing fashion.

Types of courses: 

Blocking and finishing hats in sinamay, straw and felt

Creative feather trimming techniques

Contemporary silk flower making

Fascinator parties for birthdays and hen parties

Studio days: discover the rural idyll of Rachel’s millinery studio and all the many possibilities it inspires.  Spend a day with Rachel one-to-one, learning millinery skills and techniques, and exploring designs and materials.  Let your imagination lead you.  Whether you want to make a headpiece or a hat, this is the perfect way to gain a foundation in millinery or to explore a particular discipline.  Price £125 per person per day with basic materials included.

Rachel Drewer, studio in Tichborne, near Alresford, Hampshire. Image: © Adrienne Photography.

Contact: info@racheldrewer.com, Tel: 07887531755

www.racheldrewer.com

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BOBBI HEATH, Worcester, UK

Bobbi is City and Guilds trained, level 2, 3 and Diploma. She has done a placement with Stephen Jones and  then with Noel Stewart. In her home studio just outside Worcester, Bobbi makes all sorts of hats for private clients. She loves making and creating, every hat is unique.

If you would like to learn how to make couture hats Bobbi gives individual and group tuition in her studio in the Worcestershire countryside.

Bobbi can cover all aspects of millinery, felt, straw, sinamay, fabric covered shapes, leather – in fact any material you may wish to work with. A day or a series of days can be tailor made to the individuals requirements.

A range of different aspects of hat making can be covered, fascinators, hatinators, pill boxes, perchers, wedding hats, show hats, theatrical hats and so on. All materials can be supplied, unless something specific is required, in which case you may wish to bring your own. Materials are charged extra to any tuition cost.

A day is usually from 10.00 until 4.00 with tea and coffee throughout and a light lunch included.

Days can be organized to suit you. Perhaps you are an existing milliner wanting to hone a few skills. It could be you want to learn the art of hat making with a view to it becoming a business. Maybe you are a small group of girls or boys wanting a day out doing something entirely different or a hen party wanting to make hatinators for the wedding.

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KATTY JANNEH, London, UK

Katty Janneh designs and makes hats for special occassions. Her hats have a modern vintage style with touches of glamour.

Katty runs 6-week evening classes from her studio in South London. Suitable for beginners, the course will show you how to create your very own hats and headpieces using traditional millinery methods. You will also learn how to make your own trimmings to make your hats unique to you (Cost from £65 excluding materials).

Katty also runs weekend workshops. With expert tuition you will experience a short, sharp, but really sweet course on making your very own hat! The course is suitable for total beginners, but basic sewing skills will come in handy. Costs £165 (including materials, trimmings, hat box and refreshments.

Katty Janney, Studio TW43 Trinity Wharf, Second Floor Studios, Mellish Industrila Estate, Harrington Way, London, SE18 5NR.

Tel: 07776 289906 / email: info@katyjanneh.com

www.kattyjanneh.com

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LENETTE ISKO, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, UK

My name is Lenette Isko, and I live in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. I took up millinery after taking early retirement from an office job, and took several training courses to perfect my techniques. Most recently with Rose Cory who was the Queen Mother’s milliner.

I now run courses to make Fascinators, Hats and Hairclips. One Day Fascinator Workshops including all materials cost £75

For more information email lenette@isko.co.uk   Telephone:  01452 830129

9 The Napping, Longhope, Gloucester, GL17 0QW

www.lenette.co.uk

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DIANE FERRIS, WORCESTERSHIRE, UK

Diane Ferris is a successful milliner and experienced millinery teacher. She enjoys passing on her knowledge of hat making and has assisted “A” level students on courses with an interest in pursuing a career in fashion and design as well as offering demonstrations to local Women’s Institutes and Towns Women’s Guilds.
Diane is also willing to teach hat making on a one to one basis to any ladies wishing to make a hat for themselves (either for a special occasion or for everyday wear).  Anyone interested in learning how to make a hat can contact Diane .

Telephone: 01562 67875
Mobile: 07974 803294
www.the-hatbox.co.uk

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FLORE, HERTFORDSHIRE, UK

Flore, based in Watford, is an experienced Milliner and teacher with her own brand Bootcharms Designs making a whole range of accessories including hats, jewellery, scarves, and bags.

Flore recently finished a commission for the cast of a Musical film set in 1930, soon to be aired on Sky Asian Channel and The London Film Festival as well as the USA, Australia and Europe.

Please book at least 10 days in advance. Class sizes from 5 to 15 per workshop.

Courses prices start at £65+
Flore is also willing to travel to surrounding areas; Barnet, Harrow and Camden at a fee of £150 per day 

EVENING WORKSHOPS (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS)

www.flore-star.com

Bootcharms Designs
13 Durham Road
Herts WD6 1RP
Mob: 07940 285 416 / 07508 267 597 Email: mail@flore-star.com

Introduction to Basic Hat Making

Introduction to Intermediate Hat Making Class

Introduction to Advanced Hat Class

Flore’s hat making courses also introduce IP, Copyright Law & Design Rights.

Flore is also now running 3.5hr evening workshops on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (between 5.30 - 9.30pm)

For Hobbyists & 50+

Revamp an old hat, learn sewing techniques for millinery, how to make your own mounts, how to block a hat, design and planning how to decorate, use of wire in hats and petersham or leather and finish the product professionally

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Jane Fryers designs and makes hats for film, cabaret and fashion shoots as well as for special occasions and everyday wear. Jane studied millinery at The London College of Fashion and then with Rose Cory, the late Queen Mother's milliner. In 2004 she was a finalist in the HAT Magazine's Designer of the Year Competition. Then in 2005 Jane won a £3,200 Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST). Her Scholarship enabled her to take a series of intensive courses on traditional millinery skills at Kensington and Chelsea College and continue her studies with Rose Cory.
Since winning her Scholarship Jane has been awarded first prize in the Italian Cappelli nel Mondo and second prize in the Feltmakers Design Competition. Both pieces were part of her Rechauffé Collection - making hats from recylced materials.

Jane is available to teach and you can contact her in any of the following ways.
www.janefryers.co.uk

Mobile: + 44 (0) 7973 346 613
Email: mail@janefryers.co.uk

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HATSONHEADS, Lincoln, UK

HATSONHEADS are located at The Artisan Design Studio in Lincoln. The modern and contemporary studio is used by Fashion Designers Angela Coupe and Carol Robinson for designing and making Accessories for their fashion Label HATSONHEADS.

Contact: Angela and Carol:
Studio 6/8 The Artisan Design Studio, St John’s Workshop, Caistor Drive, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln LN4 2TA
Tel: 01522 529165
Email: info@hatsonheads.com
Web : www.hatsonheads.com

IN2Hatmaking - Fun Designer Hat making courses.

Hat making days/Hat making Hen days are also available to be held in the comfort of your own home just invite your friends and Angela and Carol will come too you!

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ADRIENNE HENRY MILLINERY, Reading, UK

Adrienne is a Reading-based milliner who creates bespoke hats and headpieces from the exotic and eccentric to the more traditional styles. When you can’t find that perfect hat for that big occasion, commission a design that’s perfect for you and your outfit.

Adrienne draws inspiration from the personality of the person commissioning the headpiece to truly create a unique design.

Adrienne has been sewing and designing clothes for over 30 years and has combined her passion for sewing with her love of headwear and her many years of teaching to offer hat-making workshops that teaches you basic millinery skills in a fun environment. These workshops are perfect for groups including hen parties and birthday parties, and are offered in half-day and full-day options.

Learn how to make a headpiece, cloche or how to block your own pillbox hat and take your own masterpiece home.

Adrienne Henry Millinery, 26 Harris Arcade, Reading, RG1 1DN
Tel: 0118 9504421
Email: adriennehenry@hotmail.co.uk

www.adriennehenrymillinery.co.uk

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LISA HORLOCK, Herefordshire, UK

Having always been a keen needleworker, Lisa Horlock decided to hone these skills and her creativity into something more specific.  After training at the Womborne School of Millinery, Lisa set up her hat making business at home in Herefordshire and has never looked back.

Lisa is available as a teacher to run one-day fascinator courses in your local village hall or on a one-to-one basis.

Lisa Horlock, Portgate, Kimbolton, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0HQ
Telephone: 01568 613878 Mobile: 07801 662828
Web: www.hatsbylisafeatherstone.co.uk

Email: lisa@hatsbylisafeatherstone.co.uk

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TERRI IVEY, Stafford, UK

Terri Ivey, a milliner based in Staffordshire, has been designing and making hats and fascinators for 10 years.  Her passion for hat making has led Terri to undertake extensive training, including study at Wombourne School of Millinery and with Rose Cory, milliner to the Queen Mother.
Terri also spent several months in the workroom of one of this countries leading hat makers perfecting the skill of trimming hats..

Terri offers one day fascinator workshops and two day hat making courses at her shop in Stafford town centre. Suitable for absolute beginners, the course will show you how to create your own hats and headpieces using traditional millinery methods. Usually taking place on the first weekend of each month, contact Terri for more details or to book your place.

41 Mill Street
Stafford
ST16 2AJ
Call: 07733432100 / 01785 244145Email: terri.ivey1@ntlworld.com

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ANDREW McDONALD, London, UK

Originally from New Zealand Andrew McDonald trained in millinery design at the Royal College of Art. He also paints and makes ceramics as well as presenting art performances involving costumes and props.

Millinery Classes

Andrew holds monthly weekend courses in hat making. With a maximum of six students in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere the courses focus on blocking shapes in felt and straw. Once you have a base you can trim it in any way you desire using feathers, fabric, ribbons and other more unconventional materials.

Andrew has plenty of experience with the unusual, having made hats for couture shows in Paris and London as well as editorial pieces for Dazed and ID Magazines. From hats made of resin set hair to plastic bubbles shimmering with crystals. However if a more wearable hat is what you want then bring on the bows and flowers.

On the course you will learn how to make a hat of your own design as well as pick up all sorts of tips for maintaining and updating any old hats you have.

New courses offered include: VINTAGE FASCINATORS, COUTURE FABRIC ROSES

Andrew is also able to offer other dates for parties of more than two and has had a lot of success with Hen Parties.

am@andrewmcdonald.co.uk

Studio F4, The Chocolate Factory, N16 Farleigh Place, London N16 7XS

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HOLLY O'HARA, Glasgow, UK

Holly O’Hara - teacher of millinery in Glasgow.

Contact number 07880 903803

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SONIA PASCOE, West Sussex, UK

Sonia Pascoe founded Ribbons & Bows in 1989. Soon a shop was opened in West Sussex and Sonia quickly realised that her creative talent to produce innovative & unusual designs was much in demand.
Since then, Sonia has turned her talent to creating a range of stunning hats using a selection of Italian feathers and Sinamay - from floral displays, to creations as outrageous as you can dream up and is keen to share her skills with you. Sonia promises a great day, a super lunch and you can leave with something that you are proud of.

Sonia is available as a tutor and if you would like to find out more you can contact her.

Tel: 07884 187233
Email: sonia@ribbonsbows.co.uk

www.ribbonsbows.co.uk

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SHELAGH PICTON, St Helens, UK

My name is Shelagh Picton and I run a small millinery business called Hats by Sheber in St Helens, Merseyside.
I have taken many workshops and courses having individual tuition, with tutors including Louise Brooks of Hats from the Hall and most recently Rose Cory Milliner to the Late Queen Mother and World renowned teacher and milliner. 

I now run workshops - 'Fascinator in a Day' and 'Silk Flower Making'.

Cost of workshops £65 
Workshops include materials and refreshments.  Maximum of 4 students
Hen Parties can be catered for.

I also arrange individual tuition.

For more information contact Shelagh at:  sheberhats@hotmail.com 01744811292 / 07866378297

www.hatsbysheber.co.uk

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LOUISE POCOCK, Cotswolds, UK

Louise lives and creates from the beautiful Hidcote Manor Gardens deep in the picturesque Cotswolds. Louise works with the freedom of fusing traditional styles and techniques with her desire for a contemporary twist in exciting new ways of bespoke making.

Personal recreational tuition can be one to one or in small groups for beginners, intermediates or advanced.

Louise teaches a wide range of millinery techniques using felt, sinamay, straw and buckram As well as finishing details such as hand painted silk and fabric flowers, ribbonwork, corsages and feather dying and manipulation.

Location is not an issue for those wishing to study millinery as Louise also runs an online millinery course accredited through the City and Guilds that is available worldwide.

Louise also participated this year as part of three person panel to review the whole City and Guilds course and is therefore extremely well placed to know personally and academically what is needed for those looking to study long term.


For information about tuition or upcoming workshops please contact Louise on lou@louisepocock.com  or 07725 419143

www.louisepocock.com
twitter: @titfatat
facebook:  Louise Pocock Millinery

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SALLY-ANN PROVAN, EDINBURGH, UK

Designer Sally-Ann Provan creates modern millinery and accessories which are deliciously timeless, witty and elegant, for clients across the world. Sally has shown for two seasons at London Fashion Week, and has shown in the USA and Australia. She is Scottish Opera’s milliner and has also been commissioned by The BBC and Scottish Ballet. Sally's work and inspirations are featured in two books and regularly featured in the press.

Sally is the Millinery and Accessories lecturer at Edinburgh College of Art, teaching part-time on the Fashion B.A.(Hons) course, Fashion MA, and the Performance Costume B.A.(Hons) course.

From her fully equipped Edinburgh studio she teaches her own ½-day workshops, evening classes and 2-day workshops in-

· Hand-blocked Straw Hats, from design to completion

· Hand-blocked Felt Hats, from design to completion

· Feather and Sinamay Headpieces, techniques and colour

· Beaded Headpieces, working with wire

· Ladies Day Hat

Places are strictly limited to ensure full support. One-to-one tuition can also be arranged for those wishing a more specialist learning experience. Some of our ½-day workshops can also be booked as Hen Parties.

contact: courses@sallyannprovan.co.uk

Tel: 07931 773410

www.sallyannprovan.co.uk

Skyline Studios, Beaverhall House, 27 Beaverhall Road, Edinburgh, EH7

HELEN RICHARDSON, Shropshire, UK

A New Zealander by birth, Helen came to the UK in 1980. Helen’s passion for hats led her to train as a milliner in 2003 and has been running her own couture millinery business since then.
Helen designs and makes a stylish range of women’s couture hats and petite creations. She combines traditional millinery techniques with innovative designs and unconventional trimmings.
Helen offers millinery tutorial, ranging from ‘a hat in a day’ to full week courses from her home studio. Please contact Helen for further information. 
www.helen-richardson.com
Koru, Easthope, Nr. Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6DN
Telephone - 01746 785140
Mobile - 07977 116 476
E-mail - hsrabroad@googlemail.com

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ROSALIE MARWOOD-MELLOR, Lincoln, UK

I have a millinery business based in Lincoln. I am City and Guilds qualified and I design and create Hats and fascinators.
Come and join a Ladies day and have ‘Fun with Fascinators’.  Ladies spend the day in lovely contemporary surroundings in the heart of Lincoln's Cultural Quarter, tuition in Couture headwear design and creation inclusive of materials and delicious light lunch with sparkling  wine in our up market Cafe on the premises. Make new friends, have precious me time and go home with a unique fascinator of your own- not bad in a day !

Rosalie Marwood-Mellor
Phone:  01522 848267       

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CLAIRE SPOONER, Pately Bridge, UK

Claire Spooner is a professional milliner with a studio in Pateley Bridge. Claire studied HNC Millinery at Leeds College of Art & Design and has been making hats since 2008, launching bespoke millinery business "Quaintrelle" in 2010. Claire caters particularly for the wedding market but also has a love of period millinery styles. An enthusiastic tutor, Claire enjoys sharing her passion for hats through talks, demonstrations and workshops. Some feedback on Claire's teaching: "inspirational",  "relaxed, informal, great demonstrations", "easy to understand and help was always at hand".

Courses offered:

Claire runs Hen Party workshops from the North Yorkshire town of Boroughbridge, choose either fascinator-making or feather-corsage making with either a brunch or afternoon tea provided as part of your package. Great fun for all ages and no experience needed!

Claire is also available to run half-day workshops for your group/venue, making fascinators or blocking a mini cocktail hat. 

Contact: 01423 714893 / clairehspooner@yahoo.co.uk / Quaintrelle, Unit 11, King Street Workshops, Pateley Bridge North Yorkshire HG3 5LE

www.quaintrelle.co.uk

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ANI TOWNSEND, BRISTOL, UK

Ani is a theatrical milliner and costume maker with 10 years experience, having trained at Wimbledon College of Art, part the University of Arts.  She also has skill and experience in metal-smithing, dyeing, knitting, prop making, teaching and supervision. Ani specialises in period, theatre, ballet and unusual millinery and wire work. She predominantly works freelance for theatre and film productions and is resident milliner at Welsh National Opera.
Ani has taught at Wimbledon College of Art and Coleg Morgannwg, both award winning costume BA courses. Ani also runs courses from her studio in Bristol. These include:

3 DAY MILLINERY INTRODUCTION. With a focus on getting a good grounding in millinery, plus learn tricks to be able to make hats without too much expensive equipment.

HAT IN A DAY. Make a simple cocktail hat in a day

FASCINATOR PARTIES. Perfect for hens, team building or group adventures to the races.

STUDIO DAYS. Students who have studied with Ani on either her own introductory courses or have completed similar introductions elsewhere are able to attend studio days, where students can work upon their own projects with use of Ani's facilities and advice.

SILK FLOWER MAKING; WIRE WORK; BREATH NEW LIFE INTO YOUR OLD HAT;

For more information and dates, please see website: www.anitownsend.com

DILLON WALLWORK, LONDON, UK

Dillon Wallwork is a London hat designer who creates high quality bespoke hats and couture headpieces. A prominent milliner for over 25 years, Dillon specialises in contemporary hat design to suit the elegant and sophisticated woman.

From his South West London Artelier he offers bespoke one to one tuition in the art of millinery. Courses are tailored to suit the needs of the individual and cover a wide variety of techniques including working with felt, sinamay and straw.

Courses start from £200 a day. Please telephone 07870824384 or email him at info@dillonwallwork.co.uk to discuss your specific requirements.

DillonWallwork Bespoke Hats, Unit 10,TownmeadBusiness Centre, WilliamMorris Way, Fulham, London, SW6 2SZ

M. 07870824384, EMAIL. info@dillonwallwork.co.uk

www.dillonwallwork.co.uk

ALVA WILSON, London, UK

Alva Wilson of ALVA HEAD WEAR, specializes in hats for men and women and has been making, designing and teaching for 25 years. His work combines traditional millinery techniques mixed with a contemporary edge. Straws, felts and an array of luxurious fabrics are, swirled, twirled, twisted and pleated into hat creations, that evokes elegance, confidence, wit and charm. He is a sculptor who makes hats.

He studied fashion / textiles at Middlesex University and freelanced as a fashion designer before deciding to do millinery. He sold his first collection to 'THE HAT SHOP', in Covent Garden and then went on to sell other boutiques as well as commissions for the theatre, film and Television. In 1997 Alva entered one of his creation in 'THE HATS OFF TO HACKNEY competition and came first. He opened his first shop 'THE HAT GALLERY' at the now thriving Broadway Market, Hackney in 1998-2002. During this time he went back to designing clothes as well as hats and collaborated with other designer makers, artistes in Hackney who frequently exhibited at his shop.
As well as doing hats for the Royal Ascot and other special occasions Alva teaches hat making & felt making at colleges, schools and museums. Alva is one of the co founders of THE HAT MAKING WORKSHOP at Telegraph Hill Community Centre in 2002. His teaching skills incorporate recycling, fabric manipulation, felt making and other experimental techniques. His work has been featured at LFW & ALTERNATIVE ARTS FASHION WEEK and has designed hats for music videos and fashion editorials.

He has also sold collections to shops in Japan, Paris and New York as well as boutiques in the U.K.  “Designing hats and teaching is a wonderful counter balance. It not only helps me to remember and update what I know, but it gives me satisfaction seeing student’s creativity & self esteem excel.”

ALVA HEAD WEAR, 3 WOODMANS MEWS, LONDON W12 OHU
07904 08 35 18 / alvaheadwear@gmail.com
alvaheadwear.weebly.com

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HOLLY YOUNG, Cornwall, UK

Holly Young is a Cornish-based hat designer, specialising in contemporary, bespoke millinery for weddings, fashion and special events. Her work incorporates an informed knowledge of modern and period hat design with her own acute sense of detail and beauty, allowing her to create unique, daintily elegant hats, fascinators and headbands. 

Graduating in Costume Design for the Performing Arts from the London College of Fashion in 2006, Holly lived and worked in London for five years before moving back to Cornwall, where she grew up. She has worked with the English National Opera, London-based avant-garde milliner Justin Smith and world-renowned milliner Philip Treacy, working on hats for Paris Couture Fashion Week, London Fashion Week and top celebrities.

If you are visiting Cornwall, this is great chance to unwind and have a go at learning a creative skill. The picturesque setting of the Old Bakery Studios, a 200 year old building on the water’s edge, is a rabbit warren of 30 artists and designer maker’s studios where Holly takes her commissions and runs her workshops. Holly's studio is a five minute walk from the UK's largest fabric and haberdashery store Truro Fabrics, a visit here is a must if you are in the county. Call up to enquire about the next workshop or book a group session for you and your friends. Holly also takes private tutorials, which you can tailor specifically to your requirements. 

Enquiries: 07968 783320 / hollyyounghats@live.co.uk

www.hollyyoungboutique.com

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WALTER WRIGHT, Luton, UK

Philip Wright has been running the family business, Walter Wright, hat manufacturer, for over fifteen years. Inspired by his private customers and friends, Philip designs and makes hats for individuals, film, theatre, television and supplies large and small department stores and boutiques world-wide.

We will be offering day, and weekend courses in the near future here in Luton at the Studio. Courses will be limited to 5 students in one session.  Tuition will range from blocking and machining but will focus on the variety of trimming methods and soft hat making subject to demand and skill level.

All enquiries should be directed to Valerie Corona at enquiries@walterwright.com or valeriecorona@hotmail.com

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BEADS & BLING & THE FEATHERED MILLINER, Dublin, IRELAND

Beads and Bling are the leading Irish bead store and also the largest millinery supplier to the Irish market.  They stock feathers, feather mounts, fascinator kits, millinery products & materials along with a wide range of beads and haberdashery – all at fantastically low prices.  They also offer a large selection of classes in jewellery, millinery and bead making techniques.

Courses include:
FELT HATS

MILLINERY FLOWERS & TRIMMINGS

FUNKY FASCINATORS

BRIDAL FASCINATORS

SINAMAY FASCINATORS

VINTAGE VOGUE HATS

PILLBOXES

DIOR SILK ROSES

INTRODUCTION TO HAT MAKING

Check out their current courses at www.beadsandbling.com
Their store is located at 34/35 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland. 

Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10.30 - 6.30pm, Thu 10.30 - 7pm, Sat 10 - 6pm, Sun 12 - 6pm
Phone: 1 6337814 or email: infor@thefeatheredmilliner.com

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LINA STEIN, Rosmoney, IRELAND

Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and technique with Award-Winning Milliner Lina Stein. Explore the many facets of hat making as milliner for a day with your unique vision, be it serious in design or frivolous in concept.

Lina Stein hails from Australia but has been based in Rosmoney, near Westport for many years. She has been creating hats for the past two decades and is recognised in the world of Irish millinery as a light, through her flamboyant and extravagant creations.
   Her hats have been exhibited from Dublin,Stuttgart, Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles, and are always a sensation at race meetings and special events both in Ireland and abroad.
   She has won international awards such as the “Hatty Award 2008”and more recently the 1st prize in “The Best hat Competition” at the 2009 Galway Races.
    Lina Stein received classical training in Sydney under Milliners Connie Kerr at the Australian Opera in Sydney, which has enabled her to face each challenge with a creative spirit. She also now trains aspiring hat makers in the millinery arts. She is running master classes from her studio on a regular basis, and these are proving to be an enormous hit with anyone who loves fashion and creativity.

Courses include:

SCULPTURED SINAMAY HEAD PIECES

AN INTRODUCTION TO MILLINERY

FEATHERED CREATIONS

CRINOLINE & COCKTAIL HATS

FELT HAT MAKING

HAND MOULDED FUR FELT

REMODEL YOUR OWN HATS

SOPHISTICATED COCKTAIL STUNNERS

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Estonia

MARGE IILANE, ESTONIA

Courses are offered by milliner Marge Iilane, who has studied millinery  in England from one of The World`s Best Milliners – Mrs Rose Cory as well as attending the International felt workshop of Elina Saari.
5 day intensive millinery course
During this course you will make 3 hats: a fascinator, a parasisal hat and a felt hat.
You will learn basic millinery skills (blocking, wiring, stiffening, millinery stitches, trimmings etc. and get an overview of the kind of materials milliners use.
The cost of the 5 day intensive course is: 550 EUR
Courses are in English
There is a maximum of 10 people to a group so everybody gets personal attention.
Pre-registration is a MUST as the group size has a limit!
Price includes hat making materials, a hat gala dinner in one of the finest restaurants in the city of Pärnu (please take a nice dress with you) and also Refreshments during the class.

Courses take place in the lovely Guesthouse Linnamehe, which is 16km out of town Pärnu, Estonia (www.linnamehe.ee). Participants can be picked up free of charge from Pärnu Bus station (please arange with Marge Iilane).

You can see more details including help with accomodation as well as Marge Iilane’s hats on her website www.iilane.com

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ESTELLE RAMOUSSE, Paris, FRANCE

Estelle Ramousse was awarded a vocational training certificate in the fashion and hat industry in 1989 by the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Since then she has worked both on stage productions and in fashion.

She started out in 1990 by creating headdresses for a children's show, and then went on to work on various creations in the theatre, opera and music hall, while at the same time making off-the-peg and haute couture hats for the fashion industry.

In 1999, Estelle went on the road for three years with the equestrian theatre compagny Zingaro, and in 2004 she opened her workshop in Rue de la Mare, Paris.

64 rue de la Mare
Paris 20e
+33 177 112 904
+33 615 412 904
estelle@chapeausurmesure.com

www.chapeausurmesure.com

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CHATEAU DUMAS, nr Toulouse in southwest FRANCE

Celebrated milliner Dillon Wallwork returns to Chateau Dumas in 2013 to lead a series of exciting hat-making workshops.  His first in July takes its inspiration from the vampish glamour of the 20’s and 30’s and the golden years of Hollywood with a complimentary vintage hat week in October which focuses on hats from the 40’s and 50’s.

Drawing on more than 30 years of expertise, Dillon brings something special to the Bridal Headpieces workshop in July as well as a Moulding, Draping and Shaping week in October which teaches freeforming and working with fabrics.

Dillon collaborates with milliner Bridget Bailey on a Feathers and Flowers workshop also in July where you’ll learn to work with natural feathers and to create feathers and flowers using sinamay and silk.

Sinamay, straw and felt are all used during the workshops and you’ll have the chance to choose from a wide range of original vintage blocks loaned to us by Isabelle Rey, sixth generation hat-maker at Chapeau Willy in Caussade.  

Our full 2013 programme includes:

• VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD HATS: the 20’s and 30’s
• MILLINERY TRIMMINGS: FEATHERS AND FLOWERS
• BRIDAL HEADPIECES
• VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD HATS: the 20’s and 30’s
• MOULDING, DRAPING AND SHAPING: Freeforming and Working with Fabric

The millinery weeks at Chateau Dumas include 7 nights’ accommodation, all meals, trips out and full-time tuition.

For further details please see: www.chateaudumas.net

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BERRY RUTJES, Den Haag, NETHERLANDS

Berry Rutjes Jr., hat designer to the core, millener ‘pur sang’ and simply just mad about hatters! Her style is clearly recognizable; a classic combination of quality and passionate creativity typify her designs.

Berry has been teaching flower making/millinery for more than 20 years now, in the Netherlands and also travels to teach in the UK.

Berry Rutjes Jr. Hatdesign 
Hoedensalon & atelier
Hoge Gouwe 71, 2801 LC Gouda, Nederland
Tel:  +31 (0)182 769 125 
info@berryrutjes.com

www.berryrutjes.com

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CHARO IGLESIAS, Madrid, SPAIN

After studying Philosophy and Pedagogy at University of Madrid, Charo Iglesias moved to San Sebastian where she worked for three years as a Special Education teacher. Later in Paris she attended a University art course. In the long journeys on the Paris subway she made her first crochet hat. Thus began a hobby that eventually became her profession.

In 1980 she returned to San Sebastian where she set up a workshop to devote herself to learning the craft of millinery. Her work has been featured in Exhibitions, Film, Theater and Opera and Charo began teaching millinery in her atelier.

Now based in Madrid Charo’s hats are still in demand and she has made collections for Pasarela Cibeles and Gaudí Manuel Piña, Jesús del Pozo, Drink Medem, Roberto Toretta and Elio Berhanyer.

Charo Iglesias
Jorge Juan 102 6ºD
28009 Madrid
Telephone: +34 91 577 76 28
E-mail: infor@charoiglesias.com

www.charoiglesias.com

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VINTAGE WAVES, Madrid, SPAIN

Roberto Quagliata and Eva Sanchez are a husband and wide team who met during a millinery course in London back in 2003 and after three years  they launched their first collection at the London Alternative Show. They eventually started out in business in Spitalfields Market and boutiques around London.

In 2008 Eva and Roberto moved to Madrid and decided to set up our showroom in the heart of Madrid where they produce customized handmade millinery for clients .

Due to their different styles and backgrounds they quickly reached the prestigious catwalk "Cibeles " working with some of  the most cutting edge Spanish designers and gaining wide press attention. Since 2010 they have been part of the Spanish Milliner Association and in 2011 set up a Hat Festival.

Under the guidance of these expert milliners, attendees will be shown how to block, sew and trim their own hats, headpieces and fascinators using traditional model millinery methods. All courses enable students to acquire professional skills in order to create their own headpieces in a warm and friendly atmosphere . Single or group courses are available in Spanish , English and Italian.

Types of courses offered:
Sinamay
Parasisal and straws
Felt
Feather art
Crin 
Creative Millinery ( advanced only )

Courses are held at Calle Luchana 16 Madrid 1/D, 28010 Madrid  
Infoline : +34. 915229027
 www.vintagewaves.es  

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ARTIKAL, East Village, New York City, USA

Artikal founder, Holly Slayton, was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in northern Virginia. From a young age she was inspired to create; growing up with her grandmother, an award-winning dressmaker who loved to crochet, and her entrepreneurial, crafts woman, mother.
Holly launched Artikal in New York, selling her own line at boutiques in the East Village and now has a workshop space where Holly makes and ships her hats all over the world.

Workshops are held at Artikal Studio in the East Village, New York City. All the workshops are small groups of 4-5 people to ensure each participant gets proper assistance. Holly discusses some of her sources for yarns and patterns and gives brief detail into making flowers and pom-poms to accessorize your hats.

Cocktail hat /Bridal workshop $60.00

Basic velour blocking $150.00

Velour freeform Hat making workshop $150.00

Horsehair Cocktail Hat / Bridal workshop $60.00

Large Brim Straw Hat workshop $150.00

Large Brim Parisisal Straw workshop $160.00

Mini Top Hat Decorating workshop $60.00

Feather Fascinator $60.00

Basic Crocheted Hat $60.00


Contact Holly at Artikal

sales@artikal.com  Phone: 212-260-0278  www.artikal.com

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JEANNE BJORN, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Jeanne Bjorn has been designing and constructing clothing, millinery, and costumes professionally since 1980. She has a wealth of experience having worked on costume design for stage and film and began studying Millinery Design at The Fashion Institute of Technology in 1990. She developed her own line of Millinery for wholesale accounts including: Barneys New York and VariZioni in New York amongst others. Over the past ten years, she has taught Millinery Design at The Colorado Institute of Art, D'Leas Fabric & Button Studio, The Oregon College of Art and Craft, and at her studio in Portland, Oregon and now Tucson Arizona.

Courses Offered:  Millinery:  Draping with Felt, Blocking with felt and straw, Block Making, Advanced Blocking, Straw Braid, Bridal, Fabric Covered Hats, Turbans, Theatrical Head Dress, Patterns & Construction - soft fabric hats and Millinery Workshop for more experimental work.

All millinery classes can be taken as 1 day courses up to 5 day courses or weekly evening classes if you live in the Tucson area.

Contact: Jeanne Bjorn
Telephone:  1-503-819-7423    Email:  classes@jeannebjorn.com
www.jeannebjorn.com

Hatmaking, Shoemaking & Handbag Design Classes

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ANYA CALIENDO, Couture Millinery Atelier, Babylon NY

My most treasured experience in studying the art of traditional millinery came from my long stay in Great Britain. There I had the privilege of being taught by one of the most legendary names in the field of millinery arts, Mrs. Rose Cory. A brilliant lady who, as well as making hats for many eminent people and theatrical productions, produced hats for Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.
After my return to beloved New York, I decided to open a Couture Millinery Atelier under my name where I immediately started to work on developing my first, deeply personal collection. "Je Ne Regrette Rien" ("No Regrets").
In the Fall of 2009 I once again, crossed the Atlantic, this time for the wonderful opportunity of the apprenticeship under the great millinery master Stephen Jones in his London Atelier. While in London, I worked on the creation of hats for the Collections of Jason Wu Spring-Summer 2010, Donna Karan Spring-Summer 2010, John Galliano Spring-Summer 2010 amongst others.

Anya offers an Advanced Certificate Millinery Program. Each student will be taught advanced skills in millinery techniques to the golden standard of Couture. The course includes:

• Blocking techniques for various types of materials including felt, straw and buckram.
• High fashion design in head wear.
• Fabric constructed hats.
• Unique techniques in constructing hat base attachments.
• Design of millinery wire base hats.
• Extraordinart techniques in general hat design.
• Introduction to the hat design with unconventional materials.

Tuition: $1,350 per student. All materials are included and will be provided to each student. Class numbers limited.

"Anya Caliendo. Couture Millinery Atelier". 18 Fire Island Ave. Babylon, NY 11702

Enquiries info@anyacaliendo.com
/www.anyacaliendo.com

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DIANA CAVAGNARO, San Diego CA

A work of art that happens to be worn on your head is the best way to describe the creations of milliner Diana Cavagnaro whose atelier/fashionable loft is located in the heart of the Historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California. Diana, the “Hatter with a Heart”, is a national celebrity whose credits include numerous appearances on television, as well as articles in newspapers and magazines discussing the Art of Millinery, Fashion, and Hat Making. Diana’s creations have adorned the heads of many stars, celebrities, and socialites. In her 30 years in the hat business Diana has gained a wealth of knowledge, which she shares with the hundreds of students who come from all over the United States to study millinery with her.

She is currently producing a series of instructional videos on hat making. Diana learned hat making when she served as assistant milliner at the Old Globe Theatre. Then she struck out on her own, specializing in women’s custom hats.

Diana Cavagnaro, PO Box 711836, San Diego CA, 92171-1836. Call: 619.239.4287. Send an email: aheadinc@cox.net

www.aheadproductions.com

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ELSIE COLLINS, PROVIDENCE RI, USA

With over 40 years of sewing and design experience, 20 of those years intermittently in the theater, Elsie Collins discovered her passion for millinery in 1990, when she owned a women's retail and custom boutique in Providence, RI.

She studied apparel design and pattern drafting at RISD, and served a three year apprenticeship to an Italian tailor. Millinery has been a very natural progression, and learning to block felt and straw has rounded out her skills as a milliner. Her extensive skills in embroidery, and silk ribbon embroidery, and ribbon flowers, have served as the perfect embellishment to her hats, as well as handmade silk organza flowers. Ms. Collins began collecting vintage hats in the 1980's, and has a vast collection in her studio, that students can examine for inspiration, and see how milliners of years ago, made their hats.

She is predominantly self taught, and recently took a free form fur felt blocking workshop with Jasmin Zorlu, whom she invited as a guest teacher to her N. Providence studio last December.

Orsini~Medici Couture Millinery is a working and teaching design studio in N. Providence, offering classes in Beginner Skills in Felt Blocking, sinamay blocking, cut and sewn hats, pattern drafting/draping for hat making, buckram and wire frame hats, fascinators, and surface embellishments like silk ribbon embroidery, and silk flower making.

Classes: Thistle Cottage Studio/ 58 Waterman Ave. Suites 1&2/ N. Providence,RI /02911

Please call 401-231-4343 to reserve your space. All courses are $400.00 and includes a full brunch both days.

Materials fee is $40.00 for all courses, in addition to tuition.

A list of nearby accommodations will be supplied.

www.orsinimedici1951.etsy.com

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HATSTRUCK (Lee Duncan), Los Angeles County CA, USA

Lee Duncan, of Hatsruck Couture Millinery, is an award winning couture milliner. She has been designing and making hats for 27 years, inspired by milliner’s of the 1920s through 1950s eras. Lee offers French couture millinery classes in the Los Angeles County, California, South Bay area, in the United States.

She has experience in all facets of millinery ranging from the making and covering of buckram frames and wire frames, to French flower making, including the sewing of straw braid by machine, and of course, the basics, felt and straw blocking. Please view Lee’s “Portfolio of Skills” on her Web site, and stop by her blog where you will find fabulous free millinery tutorials and links to great resources and wonderful milliners’ sites.

Contact: lduncan@hatstruck.com

Website: www.hatstruck.com Blog: hatstruck.blogspot.com

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KAY DURDEN, California, USA

Hello, my name is Kay. I am a native Californian, and have been in the millinery business more than twenty-five years. My designs have been sold in California and other states, including Hawaii. I have taught millinery classes at various US locations including California colleges, community centers, and most recently in Memphis Tennessee.

I have always loved fashion, but little did I know my love for fashion and millinery would last more than two decades. When meeting new people many are amazed to find I am a milliner, and want to know what prompted me to start making the hats.

The truth is while following the story of Lady Diana Spencer and her prince to be I was inspired, because it reminded me of the Cinderella tale I along with many other little girls were told as children. Their story and the observation of the country’s fashions inspired me to want to start a hat making business.

While seeking hat-making classes I learned the art of millinery was one of the best-kept secrets, because few instructors were willing to share their knowledge with new wanna-be-milliners. Finding a teacher seemed hopeless, but I was determined and found Wilma Rhea who was one of the top milliners on the west coast. She shared her art of millinery with me and others before passing.

Since that time, my desire to try different methods on my own has allowed me to create many beautiful hats. I now share the art I was so fortunate to learn, and teach basic hat blocking, covering, frame making, and advanced hat making techniques. If you would like more information about me, classes, or upcoming workshops please visit my website: www.kaysartofmillinerycalifstyle.com, or e-mail me kaydurdenusa@aim.com US residents may call me at 318 792-5757. By the way, watching Prince William’s wedding more than twenty years after his mother inspired me, brought back many memories.

www.kaysartofmillinerycalifstyle.com

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SARAH HAVENS, Newport RI, USA

I have made my own line of fashionable hats, as well as reproductions of men and women’s vintage hats. I include hats for men in traditional styles such as the straw or fur/felt top hats, fedoras, and straw boaters. For women’s hats I use these same styles but add a feminine flare. I also incorporate flirtatious shaped cloche designs, which were popular in the late 1920’s and today.
Many professional theatres hire me for millinery work including the Cincinnati Playhouse and opera houses in Santa Fe, New Mexico and The Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
Currently working in my Newport, Rhode Island studio I am creating my own line of hats for fashion and am now available to teach.

Contact me for more details:
info@sarahshats.com
513.295.2013 www.sarahshats.com

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IZZIE LEWIS, Seattle WA, USA

Izzie has been teaching millinery for seventeen years. She currently teaches at the University of Washington's Experimental College and also offers courses from her well-equipped studio in Seattle, Washington. Izzie teaches three basic courses: Buckram, Felt, and Straw as well as a number of specialty courses such as straw braid, turbans, hand blocking, ribbon work, millinery trimming, etc.
She teaches throughout the year in four-week sessions beginning each month. Upon completion of the basic coursework, students can continue on to a more individualized program. Many students have been with Izzie for over ten years and a number of her students have gone on to become successful milliners.

For more details contact:
Izzie Lewis Millinery, 7203 36th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Email: izzielewis@comcast.net

www.izzielewis.com

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RUTH MILLS, CANADA

Ruth Mills has over 30 years experience creating fine items to wear.  Trained in the science and art of clothing and textiles, Ruth refined her skills researching, fabricating and teaching historical reproduction costumes, accessories and textiles for Parks Canada. A former instructor for the Fashion Design Program at Algonquin College, Ruth now teaches individual and group courses which cover both historic and modern millinery through Ruth Mills, Milliner.

FELT HAT WORKSHOP - Learn the basics of how to make and trim a felt hat.
Over two days, you will experience blocking fur felt over a wooden form, cutting, wiring, stiffening, and trimming a hat.  You will learn trade 'secrets' that will give your own creations that professional touch. 
You will make samples for your notebook as well as your own hat to take away with you.  At the end of the two days, you may not have your hat completely finished but it will be nearly done. The fee includes basic materials including your choice from a basic colour selection of felts, plus the wire, thread, needles, stiffener, etc to complete your first hat and the use of workshop blocks and equipment. Trimmings and other supplies will be available for purchase to decorate your creation.

There will be a maximum of 3 students to allow for individual attention. Instruction and workshop time is at least 6 hours a day. Lunch will be provided.

Cost:  $300 +GST 50% deposit is required to reserve a spot, which will be non-refundable after 1 week before the workshop.  You may pay by VISA, cheque or Paypal. 

Contact Ruth for further registration details.
ruthmills@ruthmills.com www.ruthmills.com

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ABSOLUTELYHATS (Monika Stebbins), Madison NJ, USA

Hi, I am Monika Stebbins of Absolutelyhats. I started my millinery training in 1991 in Germany. In the mid 90ies I relocated to the US, where I opened my own millinery atelier. In 2000, I took a Millinery Master Class at the British School of Millinery under Stephen Jones and Shirley Hex.
Since 2005, my new, larger studio is located in Madison, NJ, just 25 miles west of NYC.
Here I creates hats under my label ”Monika Fine Millinery” and teach millinery classes to students from all over the world.  Current information on all classes offered can be found here: http://www.absolutelyhats.com/studioclasses.html

I offer group classes of up to 8 students through the local adult school; these classes have a variety of fixed topics. (e.g. “Introduction to Millinery – Fall/Winter: 1 handblocked hat & 1 fabric-covered fascinator/ cocktail hat”) Click this link for the classes which are currently offered: http://www.ssreg.com/chatham/classes/results.asp?string=millinery

When there is demand, I offer additional workshops for up to 8 students with a topic. (e.g. “trimming with crin/horsehair”)
In addition, I offer private lessons for 1-3 students. The curriculum for these instructions is flexible; you and I determine your millinery goals, then I develop a lesson plan that fits your needs.
Students with some millinery experience also have the option to take “studio time”, where they can work in my studio on their own projects, with a little help from me as needed.
I am also available for talks or workshops for larger groups. Please email me with your inquiries or call (+1) 973.930.8239

Questions? Feel free to contact me at monika@absolutelyhats.com

www.absolutelyhats.com

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JENNY PFANENSTIEL, Chicago IL, USA

Jenny Pfanenstiel, Couture Milliner and Owner of Formé Millinery, makes handmade hats for women, men and children.  It all began in a small town in Monument, Colorado where in 1993 she started working with renowned Costume Designer Lindsay Ray from London.  Lindsay taught her all of the ins and outs of the Costume Industry, from behind the scenes to working with unconventional materials.  Jenny later went on to study Fashion Design from the Art Institute of Colorado.  After receiving a degree in 1997, Jenny relocated to Chicago where she continued her passion designing and constructing costumes for theatre, film, commercials and private clients.  Jenny's name soon spread throughout the Chicago market.  Her creative abilities allowed her to work with clients such as, Cirque du Soleil, Grammy dress for Margaret Cho, Hubbard Street Dance, Outing Riley and Amistad. 

While Jenny has always had a passion for designing clothing, she had an even bigger passion for hats.  In 2007, Jenny decided to focus solely on the creation of hats and started Formé Millinery, to showcase her art and love for hats, for women, children and men.  Her goal is to bring vintage fashion to all generations.  Since she had an impeccable talent for hand sewing costumes with the smallest detail, Jenny's craft for hand-sewn couture hats came naturally.  She soon became known for taking once admired embellishments and materials, some dating back to the early 1900’s, and incorporating these pieces into her hats to truly make a one-of-a-kind piece. 

Jenny is now an award winning Couture Milliner.  You can find her collections in shops around the country.  She truly enjoys the art of millinery and welcomes you to try on a hat.

Courses on offer:
Make your own Hat Block
The Making of a Cocktail Hat
Blocking Wool
Blocking Straw/Sinamay
Working with Horsehair (Crin)
Working with Strawbraid
Working with Jinsin
Embellishments
Free-form Straw
Free-form Wool

W: www.formeonlineshop.com, E: formefashion@usa.net, P: 773.719.7307

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JOY SCOTT, Chicago IL, USA

Joy Scott is an award-winning British Milliner, with a passion for the unique. She is currently residing in Chicago, and is the premiere milliner for the Drake Hotel fashion events. She creates one-of-a-kind hats for all occasions, including bridal. Joy finds inspiration in nearly everything - from the architectural shapes of buildings to modern furniture designs and sculptural shapes. Joy’s hats are meticulously crafted using couture European methods, and with the finest felts, straws and other materials.

Joy will now be teaching couture millinery workshops. Classes will be ongoing, beginning Tuesday September 27, 2011. The workshops are designed for those serious about the art of millinery and who are interested in creating high-end headwear. Come and Learn special European techniques and create your own eye-catching hat for any occasion. Hat revamping workshops are also available, so you can take an old chapeau from vintage to modern. All classes are small and designed for beginners to advanced. To avoid disappointment, book early!

For class schedules, fees, etc., send an email to info.joyscottmillinery@yahoo.com.

Website: www.joyscottmillinery.com
Blog: teawithjoy.blogspot.com

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SECRET BEAUTY HATS, Miamisburg, Ohio, USA

My name is Linda Crawford,  I am the millinery designer and straw sculptress for Secret Beauty Hats. My hats are handmade in the USA and I design each hat using fine quality materials from around the world. My specialty is sculpturing and blocking straw with my favorite medium sinamay. 

Look great and feel good every day in my  fabulous Secret Beauty Hats or learn to make your very own. 

I offer hat making workshops for groups and individuals with a serious desire to learn. Beginners and advance hat makers are welcome. 

Miamisburg, Ohio 45342

Contact number: (312) 857-4287

www.secretbeautyhats.com

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TOPSY TURVY DESIGN, Oakland CA, USA

TopsyTurvy Design is a Theatrical Millinery Company based out of Oakland, California in the San Francisco Bay Area.
TopsyTurvy is owned & operated by Kim Brown-Dye, a confessed theatre nerd & history buff who holds a degree in Theatrical Design from Cal State East Bay. 
Ms. Brown-Dye has been producing whimsical, historically inspired millinery for the masses for the past 4 years.  Her workhas appeared on America’s Got Talent, Good Morning LA&MTV and has been published in several books &magazines including, True West Magazine, 666 Photography – Virgin Queens & High Camp Divas& the soon to be released 1000 Steampunk Creations.

Her diverse clientele list includes operatic diva, Prince Poppycock, Courtney Love, Sanrio and many shimmy-shakers in the nouveux Burlesque scene, including Lola the Vamp & the Reigning Queen of Burlesque – Ms. RoxiD’Lite.

Workshops include
-How to Build a Top Hat (4 Day Intensive Course)
-Fascinators 101 (1 Day Course)
-Fantasy/Anime Millinery Workshop (5 Day Intensive Course)

www.topsyturvydesign.com

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LAURA DEL VILLAGIO, Austin, Texas, USA

Milliner Laura Del Villaggio holds a Certificate in Millinery from New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, one of the only institutions left in the US with an in-depth millinery program, teaching the old-world craftsmanship of hand-blocking straws and felts, and hand-stitching and draping trims.  Since 1997, Laura has devoted herself to the art of millinery, including educating others about the wear, care, history, and allure of hats.

Laura Del Villaggio has an Austin, Texas-based studio in which she produces two seasonal collections each year for her label Milli Starr.  Additional collections include bridal, couture, fascinators, and restored vintage.  Each piece is meticulously handcrafted and unique, reflecting her eye for detail and sense of beauty, proportion, and silhouette.  Many of Laura's hats are custom designs created for the theater or special events such as weddings, horse races, or theme parties.  She has clients all over the US, and Milli Starr hats have traveled all over the world. Examples of her work can be seen at www.millistarr.com

Contact: info@millistarr.com Class details & Registration

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JAN WUTKOWSKI, Wilmington NC, USA

Jan Wutkowski has been making hats since 1995 and has been teaching since 1998.  She teaches throughout the United States, primarily at nationally known arts and crafts schools, and has twice taught at the International Millinery Forum in Australia, as well as the Wombourne School of Millinery in the UK.  Private classes are held in her atelier in Wilmington, North Carolina, and are developed according to the attendee's experience levels.

Jan studied under Waltraud Reiner at the Melbourne (Australia) School of Millinery, and now owns aMuse: artisanal finery, a wearable art/custom hatmaking business, where she creates one-of-a-kind hats, headpieces, and bridal veils. She was recently awarded a 2009 Hatty Award for her contributions to the millinery industry.

Classes offered:
BLOCKING STRAW AND FELT
WIRE CONSTRUCTION FRAMES
WORKING WITH WET AND DRY BUCKRAM
FABRIC COVERED BRIMS
FRENCH FLOWERMAKING
CREATING HATBLOCKS
RETRO HATS FROM FLAT FELT SKIRTING
SINAMAY/JINSIN/SILK STRAW BLOCKING AND FREE FORMING
SEWN STRAW BRAID
UNEXPECTED MILLINERY

For further information email jan@hatshatshats.com or call 910.397.9099
www.hatshatshats.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/amuse.artisanal.finery

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JASMIN ZORLU, San Fransisco, USA

Jasmin Zorlu has been making Sculptural Headwear since 1992. She has been teaching workshops in the art of freeform draping since 2001, in New York City and the Bay Area.  Her hats have sold in Barney’s and all over the world. Most recently, she designed women's cut & sewn hats for the bay area hat company, Goorin Brothers.

"Jasmin Zorlu’s creativity and expertise in the field of millinery is truly inspiring and a gift to anyone interested in pursuing the artistry of this craft. Through her class you will learn a series of skills that will give you a sound base from which to develop your own millinery. Her focus and passion for what she does makes her an extraordinary teacher. She is generous with her knowledge which comes from 17 years of working in this field. Anyone interested in learning about hats would be wise to take the opportunity to study with Jasmin." [former student and professional milliner]

FREEFORM HAT BLOCKING WORKSHOP
Learn how to make a 1920's style cloche hat that perfectly fits you. In this two-day workshop, milliner Jasmin Zorlu will guide you through the exciting art of 'Freeform Draping’. Using steam and your fingers, manipulate a pre-formed fur felt on a standard wooden hat form and then hand-stitch it. No machine stitching skills are needed, only basic hand-stitching skills. This class is perfect for beginners who have no experience sewing.  Non-intimidating, plus the possibilities are endless!

FLAT PATTERNMAKING FOR HATS
Learn how to draft patterns for cut and sewn hats.  Jasmin Zorlu will guide you through drafting a pattern and fitting the muslin, creating a comfortable, form fitting fabric hat.  Jasmin collaborates with large hat companies in designing collections of cut and sewn headwear which are manufactured for the mass market.

Studio visits by appointment. Email jasmin@jasminzorlu.com

www.jasminzorlu.com

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LE CHAPEAU MILLINERY, Mt Albert, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Have fun with Feathers, Fabric and Crin. Make your own fascinator, explore design and texture, create handmade silk roses, work with millinery fabrics, experiment with feathers, learn traditional millinery stitches.

In the millinery workroom you will learn to transform contemporary fabrics into spectacular headwear using traditional techniques. Millinery is a vast and exciting subject. I offer a gradual introduction to the beginner and more advanced tuition for those with some knowledge. Courses range from the creation of simple headwear to the more sophisticated art of pattern making.
Millinery fabrics, feathers, and supplies are available for purchase at the studio.

Do you have a special event to celebrate or just want to spend time with a group of your friends doing something fun and creative, why not join Carolyn on one of her unique Hat Making courses.
Book your Friday Night Hen Party (7 – 10pm) for 3 hours of fun with the girls! Make your own little feathers and froth number and finish up the evening with a glass of bubbly.

Weekend Classes and Weekday Classes available.

Le Chapeau Millinery, 822 New North Road, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025
Contact Carolyn for more info on 021 231 1581  Email:  bridalalley@xtra.co.nz
www.lechapeaumillinery.vpweb.co.nz

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LYNNE COOK, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA

Lynne Cook is both an experienced milliner and teacher with a keen focus on historical styles and techniques, working for the Australian Costumers’ Guild amongst others.

Lynne’s recent courses have included a Regency Bonnet (buckram & wire) class and has plans to run a mid-Victorian bonnet course during October. Lynne is also available for individual workshops.

For more details please contact Lynne.

Email: president@australiancostumersguild.org.au
Telephone: +61 8 8242 0881 / 0412 417 706

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EMBELLISH ATELIER, Rozelle, N.S.W, AUSTRALIA

Catherine Kelly works from her studio Embellish atelier, a space overflowing with treasures collected from around the world.
Catherine's years of teaching textiles, designing and manufacturing beautiful bespoke textile items, which have been snapped up by shops such Liberty of London and Linen and Lace of Balmain shine through in her quality workmanship.
Catherine has been taught by some of Australia’s finest milliners including Jane Stoddart and has attended workshops with Waltraud Reiner, Eugenie von Oirschott, Jean Carroll in her quest for furthering her knowledge.
Her hat collections show her confident sense of colour, line, and texture.

She adores the beauty of millinery materials and her designs have been described as modern elegance. She designs couture millinery for her clients at her studio Embellish atelier and runs regular workshops there at 48 Victoria Road by appointment. Workshop details are below and you can visit her website to learn more about soft furnishings workshops that are also available.

Embellish atelier
www.embellish-hats.com info@embellish-hats.com
48 Victoria Rd, Rozelle, NSW 2041
Catherine Kelly
0416182486

Courses include:

MAKE A FABULOUS RACE DAY HAT 
SILK FLOWER MAKING WORKSHOP
LEARN TO MAKE A FASCINATOR WORKSHOP
WIRE WORKSHOP
3 DAY INTENSIVE HAT MAKING CLASS
COCKTAIL SHAPES
MILLINERY ESSENTIALS – 8 Week course at Sydney Community College- log onto www.course.com.au (Textiles and Fashion) for details and to book into this course.

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GWEN E HUNTER, Loganlea QLD, AUSTRALIA

My name is Gwen Hunter; I have more than 25 years experience in Design, Arts and Crafts. I renewed my interest in millinery, (which I first commence in the mid 1960’s) 6 years ago.  I now design and making headwear and teaching from my studio in Loganlea, situated half way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

1-DAY FASCINATOR WORKSHOPS - All materials required for the class and lunch are included in the Cost of $180.00. To allow for individual attention I limit the class size to 3 students. 
Time 9.30a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

One on One Millinery Tuition is also available please contact me as to what you would like to learn.

Class Available Monday – Saturday. 
Telephone: 0400 731518  E-mail: gweneve@yahoo.com.au

www.gwenehunter.com

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PARIS KYNE, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA

In 2013 Paris Kyne celebrates 25 years in millinery. His search for textiles, trims and tools for his creations take him to the seven corners of the globe and he has accumulated a collection of over 500 hat blocks, some of which are up to 120 years old. Paris has staged two solo exhibitions in the U.S. A. and 11 in his home country. He has won countless Fashions on the Field Competitions and in 2008 saw him inducted into the prestigious City of Stonnington Fashion Hall of Fame. He trained at London Collage of Fashion and in the workrooms of Frederick Fox in U.K., and both Martin Penner International and William Beale in Melbourne. Paris’ creations have adorned celebrities; including Paris and Nicky Hilton, Tara Moss, Melissa George, Kate Neilson, Molly Meldrum and Kate Cebrano.

Classes on offer include:
Turban making using interlock fabrics
Blocking millinery veiling
Working with and understanding straw cloth/laise
Making a pillbox from straw braid (with no foundation material under it)
Classic wirework techniques
Fabric rouleau covered wirework headpieces and trims
Trims constructed from fur
Blocking, draping and sewing leather for millinery
Feather manipulation
Feathered bird making
Feathered flower making
Manipulating straw braid
Beaded wirework for millinery
3D beaded wirework crowns and tiaras
Miniature wirework
Sewn beading and it’s applications for millinery
Velvet covered 20/20 cocktail pieces
Toy hats in straw braid, Toy hats in felt
Constructing a basket work brim. 

In late 2012 we offered the first classes offered at our new “The William Beale School of Millinery” here at our Little Collins Street workroom in Melbourne, Australia. All our courses are technique based and we specialise in the both the "Lost Techniques of Millinery" and the latest techniques, if I do not pass on this knowledge, it will be lost. Many of these techniques I learnt in the workroom of William Beale others during my studies at the London Collage of Fashion, others still from old books on millinery. The school will never have more than seven students in each class, and Paris will also give private tuition to the discerning milliner who wishes to up skill. Classes will be offered each school holidays, in the evenings and on weekends.

To secure your place, a non-refundable deposit of fifty dollars is required (all pricing is in AUD); the final payment may be made on the day of the workshop. Equipment list will be sent to you upon booking. Contact Paris Kyne on badboyhats@hotmail.com

Paris Kyne Master Milliner, Suite 205, 343 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
03 9602 4905
Winner of the 2011 BMW Caulfield Cup Classic Style Award
www.pariskyne.com

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THEMBI MABULE, Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA

Thembi Mabule is a milliner based in South Africa in Pretoria. She designs and makes exclusive hats for different occasions including horse race and weddings.  She uses different material techniques such as vintage fabrics, straws, sinamey and flowers. She has features in many SA magazines and newspapers with her designs.  Thembi Appeared in different SABC 1 TV program and CNB channel including E-TV. She has exhibited her designs in South African Fashion week and has dressed SA celebrities. She supply boutiques and have a boutique of her own in Pretoria.

Thembi Mabule offers millinery classes to those who want to learn millinery and pursue millinery as a career. Thembi Mabule studied Retail Business Management Diploma at the University of Johannesburg. Millinery came as a passion and talent for her when she was making clothes and bags. After few months of starting the business making fascinators; she went for a millinery course in Pretoria. Since then Thembi Mabule has grown as a brand and is offering the skill to other people who would like to make a living in millinery.

Thembi offers the following 3 courses and if you want a full course you are welcome.
-Cocktails
- Fascinators
- Full normal hats
Enquiries : Thembi Mabule - +27733300747 / 0733300747

Email : till.thembi@gmail.com

www.thembimabule.co.za

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GLORIA OJO, BIG & BEAUTIFUL FASHION ACADEMY, Lagos, NIGERIA

Gloria Ojo is a reputable milliner in Nigeria and is the founder and Chief Creative Designer of Big & Beautiful Fashion Academy. As well as being happily married with children she also consults on the art of hat making in one of the foremost schools of fashion in Nigeria.

Big & Beautiful Fashion Academy designs and makes Hats, Fila Oges and Hair dresses for affluent women with traditional tastes and a chic sense of personal style. Gloria enjoys imparting her knowledge and skills gained over the years to individuals who are studious and ready to stand out in the world of creative design.

Contact:  Ekpemi Gloria Ojo on +234 (0)805 0880 440; +234 (0)808 2685 191; +234 (0)1 8170 828
’Big and Beautiful Fashion Academy’’  No 279  Iju Road, Rogo Bus Stop, Iju, Lagos – Nigeria
Email: info@bigbeautifulventures.com 

 www.bigbeautifulventures.com

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