Vintage Millinery Workshop Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Step into the world of vintage elegance and craftsmanship. Whether you are a beginner eager to learn the art of hat-making or an experienced milliner, this hands-on course will guide you through the techniques that have shaped fashion for over a century.
During this course, you will learn to make three different styles of lady's headwear from a selection of 20th century styles: 1920s cloche, 1940s turban and a 1950s headpiece. You will have the opportunity to fit each of these hats to yourself and create flowers and other embellishments to adorn or trim your hats.
The course will cover historical fashion and specialist millinery techniques such as blocking, stitching, trimmings and using linings. You will be working with a variety of materials from wool felt, foundation materials and silk and can bring your own fabrics to work with if you wish.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone interested in vintage millinery, regardless of prior experience. Beginners are welcome, as are those looking to expand existing knowledge.
This is a Summer School only short course running only once a year. We encourage early bookings to secure your place.
Key information
Topics covered
- Working with different specialist millinery material
- Creating different fashion styles
- Working with a variety of traditional millinery techniques
Learning outcomes
- Develop an understanding of specialist millinery techniques
- Apply your newfound knowledge into creating own work
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- 1 metre silk dupion / shantung
- 0.5 metre silk velvet
- Household scissors and fabric scissors
- Needles and pins
- Tape measure
- Ruler
- Apron
Tutor
Judy Bentinck
Judy Bentinck is a practising couture milliner making contemporary hats from her central London studio. She has an international client base which includes celebrities such as Mel B, Alexandra Burke, Georgia Toffolo and HRH Princess Beatrice.
She has demonstrated her skills at The V&A, The British Museum and the Museum of London. She has also written a book "Designing and Making Hats and Headpieces" - an inspiring and instructional guide to the art of millinery.
Judy is a Director and founder member of The British Hat Guild and a Liveryman of The Worshipful company of Feltmakers and passionate about teaching Millinery.
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