Felt Hat Blocking Workshop with DeAnna Gibbons

“Design a custom brimmed hat that fits you perfectly”

In this 2-day workshop students will learn to block a felt into a classic Fedora, Bowler, Porkpie, Stingy Brim or other small to medium brimmed shape using a 2 part hat block. On day 2, students will customize their crown and brim with the hand draping method to create the shape that suits them best, traditional or modern in style. To finish the hat, classic hat trimming techniques using grosgrain ribbon and hand sewing will be the focus. This workshop is appropriate for first time students and continuing students who would like to have more experience hand shaping hats and furthering hat making skills. Students will be provided with the option of black, grey or dark blue felt to choose from. All materials are included, specialty colors can be purchased in advance, with a lead of 3-4 weeks, please make color request at sign up. For students interested in creating a more rigid hat brim or would like to make a large or flat brimmed hat, please sign up for the May 30th + 31st Heavyweight Felt Workshop.

Space is limited to 4 students to assure individual attention. $495