Millinery Workshop with Judy Bentinck

Topics covered

An introduction to the wonders of blocking
Making up and trimming of fashionable and flattering felt and straw hats
Designing for different face shapes and personal styles
Choosing, measuring and cutting the right material to achieve different effects
Using materials in an efficient and economical way

Learning outcomes

Use traditional Millinery stitches and techniques
Understand stiffening wiring and binding
Create and complete a sinamay hat
Create and complete a felt hat
Fit and keep hats and headpieces in place on the head
Measure a head and work out proportions
Create your own trimmings
Understand blocking and steaming
Understand different millinery materials
Digital badge and certificate of attendance