There’s a growing mood in the hat-wearing community. Clients are increasingly expressing a preference for cruelty-free millinery. We tend to hear this most in concerns about the use of feathers. […]
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Straw to Gold with Laura Whitlock
Laura will draw on her 30+ years of experience as a professional costume craftsperson to share methods of creating metallic surfaces on millinery materials. Students will learn techniques to give […]
Fabulous Felt
Blocking 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 […]
Versatile Wire Frames Workshop
The 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 […]
Film Noir Inspired Hats
A face-framing fedora, an alluring face veil, the sweep of a brim—let’s explore the mysterious darker side of millinery as we consider the femme fatale in all her hatted glory. […]
Straw Braid; Small Hats & Trimmings Workshop
We all love the look of straw braid, but it can be frustrating to sew without special equipment. In this three-day class, Laura Whitlock will introduce students to other uses […]
The Brim is Back- Derby Hats Workshop
The brim is back and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Kentucky Derby! Laura Whitlock will guide this three-day class as we re-acquaint ourselves with creating track-worthy larger-scale […]
Vintage Inspired Woolfelt Hats
The 1930s & 40s were among the most inventive periods of hat history. Difficult events worldwide left milliners with little to work with but their own ingenuity. This lead to […]
Fabric Covered Hats
Blocking buckram is an indispensable skill for a well-rounded milliner. It’s the basis of many fabric-covered fashion and theatrical hats, allowing one to perfectly match a dress or costume. In […]
A Hat in a Day – Fascinating Horsehair
Horsehair, or crin, is one of millinery’s most versatile materials. Available in a wide variety of colors and styles, it lends itself to the creation of whimsical shapes and styles. […]