By request! In this afternoon workshop, students will learn how to take measurements, draft pattern pieces, then cut and assemble beautiful linings for millinery. Bring a hat or fascinator and create […]
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Millinery Workshop: How to Make Hats
Learn hat making from millinery designer Laura Del Villaggio About this Eventstin Millinery designer Laura Del Villaggio has taught hat making classes for over ten years and especially enjoys sharing […]
Felt Fedora
In this seven 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 steamer and […]
Velour Felt & Vintage Puzzle Blocks
In this nine hour, 2 day class, you will learn how to make a beautiful velour felt vintage-style hat, working with wooden puzzle blocks from my personal collection. Students will use a […]
Felt Fedora
Students will learn how to block a fedora, working with a heavy weight fur felt and using traditional millinery blocking techniques. The technique allows you to hand sculpt a variety […]
Draped Felt Cloches
Tutor: Laura Del Villaggio Students will learn how to block a free-form cloche hat using a felt hood and a balsa utility block. You will use steam to soften the […]
Draped Fur Felt Cloche Class
In this 9-hour weekend workshop, you will learn how to make a free-form or draped cloche hat using traditional millinery blocking techniques. The technique allows for a wide range of design possibilities, […]
Feather Fascinator Class
In this four hour class, each student will create one fabulous fascinator using a pre-made sinamay straw base. There will be several styles and color options available. The focus of […]
Hand-Dyed Sinamay Fascinator Class
The weekend class sold out so we added a second session! Meeting Monday, October 15th & Tuesday, October 16th 10 am – 4 pm. TWO SPOTS OPEN! In this two-day, 10 hour […]
Vintage Straw Cloth
In this two-day, 7 hour workshop, students will learn how to work with vintage straw cloth, creating a pillbox, beret or percher style hat. I will provide an overview of various vintage millinery textiles that […]