Two-Day Millinery. Blocked Hats, weekday
If you are interested in making yourself a stylish hat, whether for a special occasion, smart everyday wear or simply just to discover some of the trade secrets of this skilled profession, our millinery class is for you.
Over the two days the course covers the essential techniques in constructing a 'blocked' hat - one that's formed on a wooden millinery crown and brim block in either felt, straw or sinamay.
All the work is done by hand and the several processes involved from steaming and moulding to stitching the various elements, finishing and trimming make for a very packed weekend. Prudence, the course tutor, always does her very best to ensure everyone attending this class goes away with a professional looking hat they will be happy to wear, whatever the function and that she herself is proud of.
Course Tutor
- Prudence
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Prudence is considerably experienced having been a milliner of note for several years. She trained with some of the worlds most eminent hat makers and her work is widely regarded for its standard of quality and design. Prudence splits her time between Paris and London where she works respectively with both Yves Saint Laurent on the Rive Gauche collections and with Vivian Westwood. She also lecturers regularly, particularly in Japan.
Course Fee
£259 inc VAT.
Including refreshments. The course fee does include some very basic materials essential to hat making such as thread, wax, petersham for hat bands etc but you need to bring your materials for the hat itself - felt, straw or sinamay and trimmings. If you need help or advice with this please let us know before you attend the class.
Book a place on this course
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 26/27** | 26/27** | 11/12** |
What the Tutor says about this course
If you've never made a hat before and want to give it a go this is the perfect class as the number are very small, the atmosphere is informal and everyone always comes with great ideas. It never ceases to amaze me what can be achieved in just two days. The results are always really professional looking.
Prudence
What students are saying about this course
I was looking for a hat to wear to Ascot and this was the perfect solution. I knew there were plenty of places I could buy one off the shelf but was keen for it to match my outfit and the idea of making it myself was much more exciting. Prudence is a fantastic tutor and her experience of working with some of the most innovative names in fashion meant I came away with an inspired creation that really hit the mark.
Susan, Milton Keynes
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need any previous experience to attend?
No previous millinery experience is required but you do need reasonable hand sewing skills.
- What can I do after completing the course if I want to go further?
- Attend one of the following classes:
- Attend the One-Day Millinery, Cocktail Hat class
- If you enjoy making, you may want to consider one of our other accessory classes
- Attend one of the following classes:
- How many will there be in a class?
Maximum 6 students.
