10 - INSERT, SPOT, SHOT

5 members Latest Activity: Jan 29, 2022

Gain expertise to redesign a regular brim in three different ways. By inserting and adding extras to the straw we create a new…

17 - BUCKRAM CROWNS

17 members Latest Activity: Oct 22, 2022

Buckram has been a favourite for milliners for decades. The traditional methods of blocking with buckram are detailed in…

G16 - FISH LEATHER HEADBAND

1 member Latest Activity: Nov 30, 2017

Your tutor Jane Fryers introduces you to the importance of fish leather quality that is most suitable for headwear and instructs you how to make…

D42 - THEATRICAL THERMOPLASTICS

1 member Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2017

Theatrical and runway millinery must be very strong and stable and with Carole Maher’s experience in this area she teaches you her tips to achieve…

D41 - SCULPTURAL THERMOPLASTICS

1 member Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2017

Create a free form feathered crown and cocktail hat with complimentary trims all based on a variety of thermoplastics. Using this contemporary…

D40 - THERMOPLASTIC FUNDAMENTALS

1 member Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2017

Thermoplastics are lightweight, hold their shape well and you will be amazed how quick an easy they are  to use. Carole Maher guides you…

G09 - WHIMSICAL DAHLIAS

1 member Latest Activity: Apr 4, 2017

Learn the fundamental principals of shaping and colouring these dahlia petals under the guidance of tutor Galina Kofod of Australia. Her method of…

G11 - ROSE JOYOUS

1 member Latest Activity: Apr 4, 2017

Roses are the favoured flower for headwear. Galinas methods of making perfect full size roses are quick and simple. Make them as large or small as…

G10 - FIREWORKS CHRYSANTHEMUMS

1 member Latest Activity: Apr 4, 2017

The lightweight advantage of Eva foam flowers will be appreciated by your clients especially with both of these full petalled chrysanthemum…

G07 - RIBBON FLOWER FUNDAMENTALS

1 member Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2016

Flower trims on hats during the 1920’s included clusters of tiny bell flowers and larger flat ribbon roses and buds. Be inspired by the…

G08 - RIBBON FLORAL CLUSTERS

1 member Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2016

In this lesson you will progress with your heirloom flowers as your tutor Helen Gibb teaches in detail each step to create pansies, full…

43 - TINTING STRAWS

1 member Latest Activity: May 7, 2016

Straws no longer need to be plain and monotonous as you learn to tint and pattern to all straws whether parisisal, silk abaca, panamas or…

G02 - FELT CLOCHE HAT

1 member Latest Activity: Oct 12, 2015

In this class, you will learn how to make a beautiful felt cloche hat featuring a wired, self-rolled edge. Follow the whole process, from…

G06 - SILK LEAVES

1 member Latest Activity: Oct 14, 2015

In this lesson you will learn practical information about dyeing silk leaves in Japanese technique, shaping silk leaves using…

G05 - SILK ORCHID

1 member Latest Activity: Oct 14, 2015

The exquisite, couture silk orchid flower is made using the Japanese technique.  Elena, your silk flower artist Tutor will teach you…

G01 - FELT FOUNDATIONS & SCULPTURING

1 member Latest Activity: Oct 12, 2015

In this lesson you will learn all the felt hat making fundamentals - understanding the different types of felt, steaming and blocking…

G03 - THERMO FELT

1 member Latest Activity: Oct 12, 2015

In this lesson, you will discover the many possibilities of thermo felt. This brand new material is revolutionising millinery and costume…

39 - SWISS STRAW FUNDAMENTALS: TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES

1 member Latest Activity: May 26, 2015

40 - SWISS STRAW FUNDAMENTALS: CLASSIC STYLING

1 member Latest Activity: May 26, 2015

The revival in Swiss braid has given new milliners a love for the traditional techniques of another era but the challenge to design for…

35 - STRAW FLOWERS

1 member Latest Activity: Sep 12, 2014

Women love the floral touch to hats and headwear as they give such a feminine look.

In this lesson you learn to use…