The creation of wireframes may be the most versatile of all millinery techniques. Crafted of millinery wire covered with fabric or wrapped with a variety of materials, they can be […]
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An Intimate Millinery Experience Workshop
Prepare your millinery for the block. Learn to shape the hat. Learn how to prepare the fabric/material of choice. Learn how to steam items, smooth, shape, iron, dry, stiffen. Learn […]
Millinery Medley Workshop
Are you hungry to learn a few unique tips and techniques that will take your millinery to the next level? Jan will be touching on these and a few more […]
Film Noir Inspired Hats
A face-framing fedora, an alluring face veil, the sweep of a brim—let’s explore the mysterious darker side of millinery as we consider the femme fatale in all her hatted glory. […]
Straw Braid; Small Hats & Trimmings Workshop
We all love the look of straw braid, but it can be frustrating to sew without special equipment. In this three-day class, Laura Whitlock will introduce students to other uses […]
It’s Sinamazing! Workshop
What rolls, drapes, blocks and dyes? Comes in both prints and solids? And never leaves you wasting an inch? Meet Sinamay! This charming chameleon of the straw world is so […]
Perchers & Platters Workshop
Perchers and Platters are the darlings of the Millinery world, but what exactly are they? These architectural marvels are at once vintage inspired and deliciously modern. Seen on the Royals […]
Leather Blocking Workshop
Eia has been the headwear design and embellishment professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for over two decades. She received her millinery certification at the Fashion […]
Yards of Fun Workshop
Maybe you’ve been wondering what the difference is between Pinokpok and Jinsin. And abaca? And Sinamay? And what in the world is Paris net? Take advantage of this 3 day […]
The Brim is Back- Derby Hats Workshop
The brim is back and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Kentucky Derby! Laura Whitlock will guide this three-day class as we re-acquaint ourselves with creating track-worthy larger-scale […]