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Winter Felt Cocktail Hat Workshop - (Weekend Workshop - Beginners/Improvers)

In this two-day beginners workshop, you will learn how to create a stunning winter felt cocktail hat by hand using traditional millinery techniques.
6hrs 30min
Beginner
What happens in this class?

Day One: Course tutor Joanne Edwards, will show you how to stiffen your felt then block the shape with pins and steam - (stretching your millinery material correctly over a wooden shape to create it's base). You’ll also learn how to wire your hat, curve a petersham head fitting and attach an elastic and comb so your hat stays perfectly in place..

Day Two: On Day Two you will move onto learning trimming techniques as you begin decorating your hat. You will be introduced to various processes including shaping and curling feathers and quills, creating flowers, twists and leaves…

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Things to remember

All materials are provided, please bring a notebook/pen if you wish to take notes and a small box to take away your work.

We will break for a 30 minute lunch at 1pm. A local shop and cafe/restaurant are just a few minutes walk away, however please feel…

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Age Requirement

18

Flexible cancellation policy

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