Create you own sinamay headpiece, perfect for any summer occasion in this 16hr/4week, hands-on millinery course.

An immersive 16hr/4-week hat-making course curated and taught by acclaimed milliner Virna Pasquinelli ( member of The British Hat Guild, QEST scholar and millinery teacher at The King's Foundation), where you will learn and apply a range of intricate crafting techniques to create your own unique headpiece.

This course is perfect for aspiring milliners and seasoned crafters wanting to realise the fantastic sculptural potential of sinamy creating and finessing percher hats suitable for weddings, race days and formal events.

Students will explore professional techniques used to shape, construct and finish lightweight headpieces while developing confidence in working with traditional millinery materials.

You’ll learn a variety of essential techniques, including:

Blocking: Shape sinamay over traditional wooden blocks

Sinamay Construction: Learn how to wire, stiffen and assemble professional-quality headpieces.

Introduction to Flower Making: Create handmade flowers to embellish your design.

Introduction to Feather Manipulation: Shape and curl feathers to produce elegant trims.

Veiling: Learn how to attach and style veiling for a refined finish.

Finishing Techniques: Attach combs, elastic or create a wired headband headbands and achieve clean professional finishes.

Each week will feature a new demonstration on specialised techniques, offering you the chance to build on your skills progressively.

To maximise your time in class, students are encouraged to complete some hand-stitching at home, allowing for more focused instruction and experimentation during each session.

There’s no limit to the number of hats you can create.

What’s Included

Full Access to Equipment and Studio Facilities: All tools and equipment needed for hat-making will be provided, ensuring you have everything required to bring your designs to life.

Materials Provided: You’ll have access to wire, stiffeners, threads, glues, and other essentials, with additional supplies available for purchase if needed. With a choice of sinamy pre-ordered at cost.

In-Depth Demonstrations and Expert Support: Benefit from comprehensive demonstrations on new techniques each week, along with personalised guidance from an experienced instructor.

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