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2 Day Straw Workshop

August 15, 2019 - August 16, 2019

On this two-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.

All materials will be provided. This workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediates.

Details

Start:
August 15, 2019
End:
August 16, 2019
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Organizer

Elena Shvab
Phone
+44(0)7516981195
Email
info@elenashvab.com
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Venue

Elena Shvab
Hotel Elephant, 23 Harper Road
London, SE1 6AW United Kingdom
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Phone
+44(0)7516981195
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