2 Day Straw Hat Course with Elena Shvab

On this 2 day Straw Hat course you will learn how to block, shape and manipulate sinamay straw. You can choose to block a brim hat such as Fedora or Trilby or you can chose to block a smaller hat such as a pillbox, beret or fascinator. You will also learn how to wire a hat to ensure it holds its shape, how to curve a petersham ribbon and invisibly stitch into your hat.

After blocking a hat you will proceed onto learning trimming and decorating. You will be introduced to techniques such as creating sinamay rolling edge, twists and hatbands, stitching a veil and much more.

By the end of the workshop you will gain invaluable millinery skills and leave with a finished hat you created yourself.

Please note: the steps and curriculum of the course may vary depending on the hat design/materials chosen by every individual student.

The Course duration is 3 hours each day.
Time availability is flexible to accommodate your schedule: morning or evening hours are available.