Kathleen Lisson is a hat lover dedicated to showing women that hats can be worn with confidence and style on special occasions and in everyday life. She invites us to join her for a day at the races and shares an insight into her blog.…

Californian Master Milliner Wayne Wichern has mastered felt creations with trims that attract you to each piece. This Turquoise velour felt with wired felt feathers is topped off with a smashing brooch trim.



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The quality of this fur felt may cause you to ask ,"Is it Felt or fabric covered?" It is soon recognised as felt with the inserted felt bows which is a technique that can be used with felt successfully. This curvette shape, which UK Milliner Rosa Nunn has used is so yesteryear and looks outstanding on…

When Hat Academy's mentor Elaine Mergard is not working on filming new lessons or making hats, she teaches hands on at millinery workshops. Check out this interview with Elaine elaborating on her teaching process.

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The block used to make Leeanne Goodwins gorgeous felt hat with the Gatsby appeal would have to be an all in one crown and brim Vintage block. Add the ostrich feathers favoured in the 1920s and she is quite a flapper!

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Convenience, access from a computer or ipad. It's self paced, so you can study at your own pace. Study at any time of the day. Don't have to worry about your location, transport. Fit your study commitments around your…

Melbourne Racing Club have been searching for a Face of Caulfield to help bring the Carnival’s racing and fashion activities to life. The competitors frocked and suited up before parading for onlookers and a panel of judges including fashion milliner Richard Nylon.
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No this is not about the latest Hair style but a fascinator style that is a cut above the rest! Corina Haywood uses scissors daily in her LA studio - we all need to look within our work studio for inspiration around us. 

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The Mingei Museum is presenting an incredible exhibit on Hats & Headdresses from their Permanent Collection. These selections make up donations and purchases from the past 34 years.  There are a wide variety of cultures and countries from around the world in this exhibition.  The hats are used for a variety of…

Susanne adores making wedding head pieces. "The air that surrounds the world of weddings makes it kind of magical, I love to know that I´m an ever so small part, of a very special day."

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Calling all Creatives - here is a challenge with spots & stripes maybe an outfit with hat/headpiece to match!! Great worldwide competition from Tessuti Fabrics to win International flights for 2 valued at $5,000. Closes 19/9/12
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In lesson 9 "Customised Feathers" we learn how to redesign feathers through a variety of techniques. Miss Lauren has applied a diamond cut feather method to this Black & White Derby Day inspired fascinator.

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Melbourne Cup 2012 Spring Summer collections will be a beautiful range of dramatic hats and headpieces created in vibrant colours to complement outfits with strong, bold & confident styling. Leading milliner Serena Lindeman is currently preparing her Spring Collection which exhibits her love of colour & clean contemporary…

So reminiscent of the 1960s is the combination of spots and lace. Milliner Deborah Thompson has many happy customers for her unique fascinators.



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Another hard day in the office working on filming new fascinator and headpiece lessons. Hair done, nails and makeup completed, lights camera action... coffee break!

Origami inspired this bridal piece by Maggie Mowbray which is available on her Etsy shop. Milliners take Japanese paper folding techniques to the next level using fabric and ribbon with great results.

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Aoife Kirwan invites us to browse through her new studio. "I now have a place where customers can come to view the collection or meet for a consultation for a custom order".

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The new Aoife Kirwan Millinery studio is finally finished. I now have a place where customers can come to view the collection or meet for a consultation for a custom order. For photos check out the latest blog post.…

Blogs are a great way to inform, educate or entertain the Hat Academy community plus attract visitors to your profile. Maybe you have been featured in the media, have a new or interesting photo, or perhaps have a video or link you wish to share?
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Be tempted by this delicious Strawberry Tart created by Melbourne milliner Emily Minikem. This cute number is perfect for less formal occasions like high tea with the girls.

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