Versatile Wire Frames Workshop
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYThe creation of wireframes may be the most versatile of all millinery techniques. Crafted of millinery wire covered with fabric or wrapped with a variety of materials, they can be the basis of everything from traditional transparent hats to avant-garde masterpieces. Wire cutters, pliers and basic sewing notions are the only tools needed to create […]
Couture Leather Blocking Workshop
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYThe magically seamless shapes of blocked leather offer exquisitely smooth, sculptural hats, which also serve as elegant bases for embellishments. These traditional techniques for blocking light-weight leathers were passed down by an artist/milliner from the Balenciaga Fashion House in Paris. Combined with tips and variations Eia has developed over three decades while working with headsize […]
Yards of Fun Workshop
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYMaybe you’ve been wondering what the difference is between Pinokpok and Jinsin. And abaca? And Sinamay? And what in the world is Paris net? Take advantage of this 3 day class and get to know all about these beautiful materials. While they all come on a bolt, they have as many differences as they do […]
Perchers & Platters Workshop
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYPerchers and Platters are the darlings of the Millinery world, but what exactly are they? These architectural marvels are at once vintage inspired and deliciously modern. Seen on the Royals as often as at the Races, these designs hold incredible detail...and sometimes seemingly impossible angles! Learn how to create pieces that hold their placement with […]
Dynamic Draping Workshop
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYI think by now, everyone knows of Ms. Hubka's love of free-forming Sinamay. But did you know that traditional Millinery hoods and capelines can be draped as well? Wool felt, Velours, Parasisols, even Toyos! The amount of draping each piece gets is entirely up to you. We can fabulously freeform the entire design, or incorporate […]
Block Your Socks Off!
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYIf we have learned anything about instructor Laura Hubka over the years, it is that she is passionate about the art of blocking a hat. So, we are letting her have at it by offering this Three Day Blocking Bootcamp here at Judith M. This class is geared towards those with blocking experience who are […]
Fabulous Felt
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYBlocking felt is a fundamental millinery skill, but the wonders of this material don’t end there. Felt can be used to create trims, textures and intricate details in order to make hats that are far from the ordinary. In this three-day class, instructor Laura Whitlock will guide students through the wide range of possibilities in […]
Blocking Straw into a Derby Hat
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYLearn from Master Milliner and Featured Milliner of the 147th Kentucky Derby Jenny Pfanenstiel, on how to make a hat from scratch using a technique that dates back over 100 years. You will understand the uses of the different hat blocks, some dating back 100 years. Each person will learn the different types of straw […]
Kids Speed Fascinator Workshop
Perfect for Beginners: Learn from Master Milliner and Featured Milliner of the 147th Kentucky Derby, Jenny Pfanenstiel on how to create a sculpted horsehair fascinator. In this 2 hour Speed Hat Making Workshop Jenny will demonstrate how to manipulate horsehair into beautiful and unique creations. Fascinator bases and horsehair will be provided to create your […]
Wine & Workshops: Speed Fascinator
Perfect for Beginners: Learn from Master Milliner and Featured Milliner of the 147th Kentucky Derby, Jenny Pfanenstiel on how to create a sculpted feather fascinator. In this 2 hour Speed Hat Making Workshop Jenny will demonstrate how to manipulate feathers into beautiful and unique creations. Fascinator bases and feathers will be provided to create your […]
Block your Socks Off with Straw!
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYTutor: Laura Hubka Experience Blocking is Needed: Come spend 3 days in the new Judith M classroom and let the expanded assortment of antique hat blocks inspire you. With literally hundreds of shapes to choose from, you may be surprised where your creativity takes you! For this class, students will be able to block unlimited […]
The Art of Sinamay-Intermediate/Advanced
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYTutor: Laura Hubka Experience Blocking is Needed: Think you know Sinamay? Let’s grow those skills by learning all about the effects of layering colors, adding inserts, rolling edges and draping. There is so much this magical material can do! Take your artistry to the next level in this creative and invigorating class. Both Fascinators and […]
Block your Socks Off with Felt!
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYTutor: Laura Hubka Experience Blocking is Needed: Come spend a few days in the new Judith M classroom and let the expanded assortment of antique hat blocks inspire you. With literally hundreds of shapes to choose from, you may be surprised where your creativity takes you! For this class, students will be able to block […]
Blocking Straw into a Hat
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYNo experience needed. Make a woman’s or man’s hat. Learn from Master Milliner and Featured Milliner of the 148th Kentucky Derby Jenny Pfanenstiel, on how to make a hat from scratch using a technique that dates back over 100 years. You will understand the uses of the different hat blocks, some dating back 100 years. […]
Wine & Workshops: Speed Fascinator
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYLearn from Master Milliner and Featured Milliner of the 148th Kentucky Derby, Jenny Pfanenstiel on how to create a sculpted horsehair fascinator. In this 2 hour Speed Hat Making Workshop Jenny will demonstrate how to manipulate horsehair into beautiful and unique creations. Fascinator bases and horsehair will be provided to create your very own fascinator. […]
Flower Artistry with Galina Kofod
Judith M 115 E Main St, LaGrange, KYStudents will go through all the stages of creating flowers from silk and leather. This will include the preparation of materials, dying them, making patterns, assembling and finishing techniques. In this 2 days workshop the students will have the opportunity to learn a famous Japanese flower making technique, Somebana. This enables the students to individualize […]