Workshops
Vintage, Contemporary Felt or Straw Hat Making Workshops
Join me for a 1 day* workshop - 10am - 4pm (4.30pm)
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£125 for a one day workshop exclusive of materials**
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Have fun blocking a beautiful hat with felt or straw to a high professional standard. This workshop is open to all levels from beginners to advanced.
This is your opportunity to delve into my wonderful collection of old and new hat blocks to create a beautifully constructed hat of your own or as a gift for a loved one, You will;
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Decide on your own style by choosing from a range of wooden hat blocks. For example a1920's cloche, trilby, fedora, bowler or even a top hat, the choice is yours!
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Decide the material..felt or straw and the colour, plenty of options are available on the day, or you can choose in advance.
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Learn how to hand shape your hat using steam over the blocks.
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Be taught how to hand sew the wire and ribbon around the crown and the brim
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Decorate your hat with a ribbon or feather trim
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* Please be aware that a hat can be made in a day but you may need to do some finishing off at home.
**Material range between £40 - £80
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Individual Tuition
Individual tuition is available with prior arrangement. If you have something specific you would like to learn or make in millinery then please get in touch to discuss options.
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I day Individual tuition, one to one - £200 per person (10am - 4.30pm)
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plus an additional materials fee if purchasing from my stock
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SOCIAL DROP IN DAYS
Join Louise in the studio working on your own project using any of her large range of hat blocks and equipment. This is not a lesson as you will be working on your own and you can choose the hours to suit, Louise will be on hand to chat in between working on her own projects.
Specified Tuesdays between10 - 5 (£12 per hour)
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