Mar

07

Contemporary Millinery from Flat Patterns

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Contemporary Millinery from Flat Patterns

Saturday 20th July and Sunday 21st July 2019 10.00am – 5.00pm
£235

There is an exciting range of hats styles that can be made using flat patterns. And the techniques needed to make them are extremely useful to have when developing your own designs, especially when you have limited access to wooden blocks.

On this two-day small group course we will be drawing inspirationfrom the small percher styles popular in the 40’s. Working withbuckram and fabric you will learn a range of specialized construction and detailing techniques whilst producing a contemporary hat with a vintage feel.

This course is suitable for both beginners and those wishing to refine existing skills.

Course price includes patterns to adapt for a variety of shapes, and all foundation materials.

Feb

08

Couture Millinery

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Jun

21

Vintage Perchers

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21st & 28th June 5th & 11th July 6pm – 9pm £180

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Drawing inspiration from vintage styles learn a range of specialized construction and detailing techniques as you produce a beautiful fabric covered hat.

Working with flat patterns, buckram and millinery wire you will gain valuable millinery skills essential for developing your own pieces.

This course is suitable for both beginners and those wishing to refine existing skills.

 

Apr

20

The Artist’s House

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This beautiful film by Cheng Han documents the putting together a couture fashion shoot. All gown production and styling is by Joanne Fleming Design.  Couture millinery by us!

Feb

15

Spring and Summer Millinery Courses

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Sinamay Fascinator

March 9th and 10th 10.00am-4.30pm £180

Block and wire sinamay to make a base for a fascinator. Complete with a curled quill and silk rose and you will finish this course with the perfect accessory for any summer event.

 

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Sculpted Sinamay

April 14th and 21st 10.00am-4.30pm £180

Learn how to work with sinamay in a free and expressive way and create a beautiful and unique sculptural piece.

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