In this 3.5 hour workshop, you will learn how to measure, cut and sew veiling, then steam and shape it over a veiling block so that it will drape beautifully rather than droop sadly […]
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Perfecting Brim Edges: Felts – Online
In this two-day workshop, students will learn techniques for neatly finishing brim edges for felt hats. Students will need to block 3 felt hats with brims prior to class. I […]
Gathered Veiling on a Headband – Online
In this 3.5 hour workshop, you will learn how to measure a client’s head for a custom veil then cut and drape millinery veiling to create a gorgeous veil on a headband. Students may work with Russian, French, […]
Perfecting Brim Edges: Straws – Online
In this two-day workshop, students will learn techniques for neatly finishing brim edges for straw hats. Students will need to block 3 straw hats with brims prior to class. You will need one […]
Felt Fedora
In this 7.5 hour class, you will learn how to make a classic fedora, working with a dress weight fur felt and using millinery blocking techniques. Students will use a […]
Newsboy Cap
By request ~ a workshop for the classic Newsboy Cap. This class is a fantastic introduction to the methods used to pattern, cut and sew fabric hats. It resembles garment construction much […]
Veils: Classic to Couture
In this two-day advanced skills workshop, students will learn how to work with various types of veiling to create 3 distinct designs: a blocked veil on fascinator base, a gathered veil […]
Structure & Form: Bias Sinamay Fascinators
Students will work with bias sinamay, balsa utility blocks and steamers to drape, wrap, twist and twirl unique free-form fascinators, bows or turbans. This was everyone’s favorite technique during the 5-day […]
Structure & Form: Bias Sinamay Fascinators
This was everyone’s favorite technique out of all that I taught during the 5-day Millinery Masterclass at Austin Community College this summer. It’s a fun and fast method for creating a […]
Wire Frame Crowns
Students will design and construct crowns using millinery wire, add trims, and cover the frame for a smooth finish. Wire frames are constructed without hat blocks and of fairly inexpensive materials. Using wire, […]