Course Overview
This course is designed for those who have an interest in hat design. It is suitable for beginners, and will introduce the students to a variety of hat design techniques. The student will learn a number of technical skills and will create a number of hats during the class duration.
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE:
This introductory course is designed for those who have an interest in hat design. It is suitable for beginners and will introduce the students to a variety of hat design techniques. The student will learn a number of technical skills and will create a minimum of two headpieces during the class duration.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
– Introduction to working with Sinamay: One of the main hat making foundations used in Millinery.
– Blocking techniques: Learn how to create a variety of hat bases.
– Wiring: Learn sewing techniques to attach millinery wire to add structure and strength to headpieces
– Working with Bias: Student will be taught how to cut and use bias strips in millinery design to create sculptural pieces.
– Veiling: How to cut and sew veiling to create vintage styles, add texture and create unique looks.
– Pleating: How to create texture with pleating.
– Mounting headpieces: How to place and attach headpieces on a comb, headband or base with elastic etc.
Note:
The materials fee covers a beginners kit containing: 1 metre of Sinamay, matching thread, millinery needles, 1 metre of veiling, headband and comb. Additional choice materials are not covered by fee.
