Mariya Dykalo Burton, the accessory designer with Aspinal of London chose to wear a bird headpiece to Ascot 2013. This was designed by leading London taxidermist and milliner, Mr Woods. Mr Woods has been creating unique zoological themed pieces for fashion and theatre for the last 4 years. His work takes Millinery…

Irish Milliner Pamela Curtin loves hats because they make her happy so no wonder her clients feel happy also. This hand moulded felt topper with curled pheasant feathers is a sample of her ability to create that unique style to co ordinate with the outfit.…

New to millinery but eager to add to her skills is Rebecca Molloy of Manchester, UK. Sometimes keeping it all simple is a total plus as with this disc with a twist touched with a white loop as a contrast. Hat Academy looks forward to helping Rebecca and all Beginners add to their skills with …

Magpies are notorious for stealing and hoarding shiny things. Charlie Tuesday Gates takes her Mind Like Magpie to a new level: An obsession with collecting anything and everything. She recycles the seemingly useless and unwanted, turning trinkets into…

"Beauty of Hats" has created a special felt this autumn in a vintage 1920s style embellished with scalloped lace- such a beauty. Check out the side view of this cloche hat also. This could have adorned any head in the "The Great Gatsby." This Autumn/ Winter season, Grey is the new black.…

Create your own unique flowers by learning age old French flower making techniques and give a more personalised feminine touch to each piece. With floral trending in fashion currently, customers will love your styling.

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Congratulations to everyone who entered the Button Block Competition at Hats Off to Brisbane. We are able to announce the winners.

Special Congratulations to Victoria Henderson, Kerry L'Anson and Linda Ford. To view all their Button Block creativity scroll down below.

Thank you to our judge Aoife Kirwin from…

Today's floral featured album thanks to Georgina Heffernan, is called "Sweet Like Candy".
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Recently relocated to Hong Kong, this album from Nono Kish displays headwear influenced by her previous abode Maryland. She also notes skills and tips she has picked up from Hat Academy lessons.…

Not all milliners choose to reveal the inside of their headwear but theatrical milliner Susi Rigg of Perth, West Australia is proud to share the interior of this blue silk bonnet. It was created for Anna a leading performer in the ballet, La Sylphide presented by the WA Ballet. This romantic ballet was choreographed initially in 1832 and this bonnet reflects the headwear of that era. Any ideas…

Glee Hats milliner makes & sells couture hats in Lagos, Nigeria. Designer fashion is a strong industry there and hats top it off. She designs hats for special occasions. This bright yellow hat was made for one of her customers who wanted something yellow with a little touch of black to mellow it down a little. A yellow feather was added to enrich it.…

The bias weave of a Parisisal Straw allows it to mould and sculpt onto a block readily. As a fine straw learn how to ensure a smooth finish that has strength with wire & stiffening.

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Discover the work of milliner/designer, Elsie Collins.
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White buckram based hat embellished with White Carnations and Lily's and Swarovski Stones, matching Clutch with a recycle ornament, and rhinestone bandings..

Machining upholstery fabric and recovering furniture is not easy work. Since discovering Hat Academy lessons retired upholsterer, Diane Clark is using her skills to cover more delicate styles, like this stunning cocktail hat. She…

Reve Maxeville exhibits her one of a kind cocktail hats and mini berets in this album "Rock Candy".

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Be trained to block basic shape then remould, twist, pleat, splice, embroider or braid. Unlimited fresh ideas abound with over 40 minutes in this lesson, learn to use crinoline, veiling, lace & just fabric for the total hatinator appeal.

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Kenyatta from the Bahamas has designed this beautiful bridal headpiece- all lovingly hand stitched. The birds cage veil is so flattering and the beaded headpiece glistens in the sun light. New to millinery she has made a great start.  …

A beautiful patterned fabric is the feature of this cocktail hat created by Izabela Sutarzewicz of Poland. Her love of wearing hats led her to hat making. Fashionistas in Poland love chic styling and Izabela's millinery readily attracts customers.…