Raffia HAT Making Class

Diana Cavagnaro PO Box 711836, San Diego, CA

With Diana Cavagnaro This 2-day class will demonstrate the procedure for dyeing and plaiting raffia, which is, then hand sewn over polyurethane hat blocks.  The inside of the hat is then finished with a Petersham ribbon or an optional lining.  Kits can be ordered that will contain the raffia and polyurethane hat blocks.  The blocks […]

Raffia HAT Making Class

Fashion and Textile Museum 83 Bermondsey St, London

2-Day Raffia HAT Making Workshop in Zandra Rhodes Fashion & Textile Museum 10:30am to 5:00pm. About this Event The Workshop: • Techniques of dying raffia • Plaiting raffia • Hand sewing raffia over a wooden or polyurethane hat block (bring your own block if you prefer a certain shape) • Finishing techniques for the inside […]

Cocktail or Bridal Hat Class – VIRTUAL

October 12-December 14 This 8-week course at San Diego Mesa College will be taught on-line. (Asynchronously) and will include instruction for beginning to advance level students.  The class will cover designing the hat using art elements such as colour & shape and will explore working with different facial shapes.  In addition, there will be instruction […]

Fashion Entrepreneurship – VIRTUAL

Diana Cavagnaro PO Box 711836, San Diego, CA

16-week online class learning the pro and cons of running a fashion business in which you will produce a Business Plan. Perfect class if you are planning on starting a Millinery Business. This 3 unit class begins at San Diego Mesa College August 23. Register at: www.sdmesa.edu (FASH 190 & CRN# 70461)

Millinery Flat Pattern Design – VIRTUAL

Diana Cavagnaro PO Box 711836, San Diego, CA

This online 8 week class will show you how to flat pattern a pillbox or boater hat.  The students will create a flat pattern, make a buckram frame, and then cover with fabric. This class at San Diego Mesa College begins on 10/18/2021. Registration has begun now at: www.sdmesa.edu. Questions: contact instructor at diana@dianacavagnaro.com (FASH […]

Blocking Buckram Class – ONLINE

San Diego Mesa College - online

Tutor - Diana Cavagnaro This course is a study of millinery design through blocking techniques. Students construct an original hat design using the blocking techniques. This course is designed for students preparing for a career in the fashion industry, costume design, or millinery and anyone interested in hat making. This class at San Diego Mesa […]

Straw Hat Making Class

Diana Cavagnaro PO Box 711836, San Diego, CA

With Diana Cavagnaro This class covers the blocking of one straw hood or capeline. Bring your own block or use ours.  In addition to blocking, we will deal with design, dying the straw, sizing, wiring, lining, and sweatbands.  Go home with a finished hat. 10am - 4.30pm Alpine Hat Studio in San Diego For more info […]

Online 8-week Fascinator Class – VIRTUAL

Online Mesa College

This course is a study of millinery design. Emphasis is placed on the use of millinery techniques to create a brimless hat. This course is for all students preparing for a career in the fashion industry, costume design, or millinery or anyone interested in hat making. This online class with San Diego Mesa College begins […]