Fascinator Hat Workshop with Elena Shvab

This 55 min of video content will enable you to create your own fabulous fascinator hat, and leave with the skills to carry on creating more.

In this class:
Discover the art of working with sinamay straw, a beloved material cherished by milliners worldwide. Unlock the secrets of manipulating this exquisite material and achieve extraordinary results.
Learn how to block and stretch a fascinator base over a hat block.
Learn to wire and trim the edges of the hat base.
Learn different techniques of trimming and decoration, such as sinamay bias strip for trimmings and decorations and sinamay pleated fan.
Discover the power of steam manipulation and explore endless creative options in the art of hat decoration.
Apply veiling that creates glamorous style to any hat.
And finally, learn the technique of attaching an elastic band to securely hold the hat in place.
By the end of the session you will gain invaluable millinery skills, gain insider tips and tricks from your tutor Elena Shvab and create a beautiful finished hat.