Wire frame brims used to be quite common but are not as much these days. There are few who remember how to make them and that’s a shame because I […]
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Pleated Nautilus & Pleated Feather-Leaf and Wire Frame Cocktail Hat (part 2) with Leanne Fredrick
The second part of this millinery class will be focused on making wire-frame for matching your ribbon creation and for forming the hat. Both classic styles (evoking Bes-Ben era) and […]
Using straw braids for unique trims by Wayne Wichern
Description: Create vintage-inspired and unique contemporary embellishments and trims using straw braid. You will fashion sashes, bows and ties, feathers, leaves, nuts and pods and learn to wire your materials for […]
All things veil: Bird cage veils, Cloud veils and Beading veiling with Jenny Roberts
This hands-on workshop uncovers the mystery of ‘Veiling.’ In this workshop you will learn how to create a bird cage veil, cloud veil trim and cut cloud trim as well […]
Lily of the Valley – Live Online Demonstration
A live demonstration to show you my techniques of making a perfect sprig of Lily of the Valley and their leaves. The demonstration will run for approximately two hours, and […]
Basic Straw Blocking Techniques by Wayne Wichern
Learn basic skills for blocking straw. Millinery students are often surprised how physical the hat blocking process is. You will be shown how to maximize your physical strength, leverage to […]
Vegan Feathers with Laura Whitlock
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. […]
Silk Abaca Flower Vine with Jenny Roberts
This course is aimed at: Those wanting to explore flower painting and flower creating with silk abaca and learn how to create different delicate stamens The course will involve: Following […]
Repurposed fedora with Janet Linville
The 1940s mysterious style Discarded felt fedoras? unloved hats? Turn those into stylish hat, just like the resourceful women did in 1940s when materials were scarce. Supplies: used, misshaped felt […]
Fabric Pleated Cocktail Hat with Jenny Roberts
This course is aimed at: Those who want to expand their knowledge of millinery techniques and create headpieces using any fabrics. The course will involve: Learning how to block a […]