Birds have been used on hats for over a century. They are usually a cluster of feathers moulded around a padded body but Milliner, Helen Le Roy from Ontario, Canada has revealed a beautiful bird in flight using a delicate free floating circle of black lace. Appreciate the accents of Italian tubular mesh ribbon, blue and black crystal jewel eye, blue veiling with a touch of blue and…

Florals are all about having fun and embracing the joy and romance of spring. Perhaps this is why the Floral Trend is one that just won't go away. Anastasia of Zurich, Switzerland has specialised in hand tooled flowers. She creates every flower in every colour imaginable. Coming to Hat Academy soon classes on all…

From Las Vegas, USA we welcome Louisa Voisine. Her Bespoke/Couture Chapeau is designed with the individual in mind and it is always unique and one of a kind, a true original. The design says it all about the clients personal style, personality and lifestyle. Prices vary according to the material chosen and design style. So Elegant!

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 Greeting Members and Staff. My name is Shelley Ann Ponce. The image I posted is my final project in my Photography class during my studies towards my associates degree in 2008. …

Friends come together to celebrate the era of the flapper each with their own "look."  This was a period of change with women riding bicycles or driving cars and flouting social norms. Lisa Jaynes creations can be described as Modern Vintage with a touch of glamour. All are designed in her…

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Georgia Gleese is known locally in her US town as "The Hat Lady" - such a lovely compliment. Word of mouth marketing is a great way to get the word out there & everyone wants your hats. Georgia's simple fascinator has added extras to make it special – just a little bit of bling and added braid to crinoline swirls. …

Small block reminiscent of 1940/50s era perfect for a vintage or Gatsby styled headpiece! Wooden Hat Block 17cm x 14.5cm x 2.5cm. Made from durable light weight, easy pin straight grained Milkwood.
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The announcement of Frederick Fox, former milliner to the Her Majesty The Queen, as the 2013 Australian of the Year in the UK was a fitting tribute to a man of great talent.…

How best to wear a Pillbox hat? Elaine shares a couple of pointers.
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Every Bride will love this handcrafted tiara but Gatsby lovers will enjoy it also. Sally-ann Wrights pieces are uniquely designed and handmade with the best quality of materials. Her special skill creating…

Which Milliner do you mostly admire and why?
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Traditionally every bride peeps behind her veil. Home based Milliner, Wendy Freaney of Texas has come up with an alluring concept using pleated crinoline to create a bridal headpiece with real flair. Her hand made ruffled flower adds a softness to the whole design. Coming soon to Hat Academy, Lessons on all things…

Designing is all about additions & subtractions in this lesson we learn how to add spots, pleats and give a straight droop brim a new shape.
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Paris Kyne has on offer a range of wooden hat blocks from the collection of William Beale/Mr. Individual who was a way famous Australian Milliner working from the 50's to the late 80's. When he died Paris purchased his entire hat block collection of approximately 500 pieces. Since then he has been using them…

Dublin milliner, Georgina Heffernan has adapted the turban technique to give a very contemporary look complete with a popular dragonfly trim. Turbans have been around for centuries and are traditionally known as a religious millinery hat. They may involve 5metres of fabric wound in any of 66 styles. Georgina's…

Detailed work is loved by customers who purchase headwear from Desiree Spice. Appreciate the work she has gone to by hand painting the cherry tree on the silk – mystery is added with a layer of sinamay only to be covered in 3D pink and white hand cut blossoms each with a small red central bead to complete the look.…

Learn how doubling your brim will add new millinery concepts especially if you use contrasting colours. All the practical tips are shared in this lesson.
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A stunning sculpted two sided twirl is featured on this cocktail hat created by young Melbourne milliner Ashley Graham. Her custom designs may not be off the shelf but rather express the clients personality, showing off their natural beauty. Ashley is constantly learning new…

Perfect block for a vintage style hat! Sloped edge block for smaller version of a pillbox. Basic brim block for narrow or wide brims with slight droop. Wooden Hat Block 17cm x 7cm. Made from durable light weight, easy pin straight grained Milkwood.

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