Introduction to Millinery

Course description

On this millinery course we'll introduce you to the technical skills for blocking and shaping straw and felt hats. We'll show you professional techniques and help you develop the correct manipulative skills, while learning how to use a range of specialist traditional equipment. You'll learn a range of decorative techniques and methods of professionally finishing hats, as well as measuring the head and fitting a hat. You will be encouraged to develop your design abilities and feeling for style.

Most students should produce two hats during the course, depending on the chosen design and materials.

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older.

Booking:

Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online or via the phone using a credit or debit card. There is no deadline for booking. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, and all courses have a maximum number of students. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

Available dates

Enquire about this course and we will contact you when new dates are published.

Details

Agenda

Your tutor will outline the course agenda in detail on day one of your course.

Materials

In order to fully participate in the practical exercises please bring the following materials/equipment to the first class:

Needles (millinery sizes, 6, 7 & 8 or a mixed pack of 3-9)
Thimble
Tape measure
Fabric and paper scissors
100% Polyester thread in black and white (100m rolls will be sufficient)
Tailors chalk or tailors pencil
Apron
Household pins (26 x 0.75mm)
Dressmaking pins (30 x 0.60mm)
Cling film
Pencil, pen, sharpener, rubber and ruler
Notebook

Other useful items you may wish to bring include:

Pliers
Wire cutters
Cellotape

Please allow at least £40 to purchase fabrics and trimmings for this course. Advice will be given on the selection and purchase of these items and participants will be encouraged to visit suppliers to make appropriate purchases before or after each class.

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The same account can be used outside of the University, but software will only be accessible through a personal paid subscription that students will need to set up independently

You can still create an account on the day but doing this beforehand will save time and avoid delays to the start of the class.

If you already have an Adobe ID/ subscription you can use this on your short course rather than setting up a new account.

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