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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, […]

What’s Inside: Hat Linings

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 […]

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 […]

Veils: Classic to Couture

Students will learn how to measure, cut and sew veiling, as well as the different types and widths that are available to modern-day milliners. We will work with 3 types of veiling in […]

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 […]

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, […]