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MILLINER: PERFECTION

Hats created by Patricianna Drew from UK will always make a woman look stylish with the elegance of simplicity! It has become an addictive hobby after classes 5 years ago - a dream that has become reality. Her hats are always hand blocked and finished by hand…

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Headlines: Greetings

Self taught milliner Shelly introduces herself in Headlines. "A woman's outfit be it casual, or for an occasion, must include her hat for the total look."

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Milliner: PARTY TIME

What's more burlesque & show girl than feathers? Valerie "Lulu "O'Neill has captured this theme within her designing of Headpieces and Accessories. Her Label "Slightly Scarlet" has been featured on the front cover of "SundayTimes." Whether it is race day, a wedding, a photo shoot or performance Valerie can add…

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WATCH: HANDMADE HATS

Laura uncovers one of fashion's niche arts, still thriving in a tiny East Village storefront at Barbara Feinman millinery.
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Milliner: COME FLY WITH ME

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…

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MILLINER: IN BLOOM

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…

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DESIGN SAYS IT 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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FLAPPER FUN

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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NEWS: TUTOR INTERVIEW

Listen to an ABC radio interview with Hat Academy tutor Elaine.
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MILLINER: SIMPLE FASCINATION

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. …

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HATBLOCK: COCKTAIL HAT

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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HAT HINTS: PILLBOX ETIQUETTE

How best to wear a Pillbox hat? Elaine shares a couple of pointers.
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Milliner: STRIKING SPARKLE

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…

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Discussion: Milliner admiration

Which Milliner do you mostly admire and why?
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Milliner: BRIDAL BRILLIANCE

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…

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Hat Classes: BRIMS - PLEAT, INLAY, DROOP

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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Hat block collection on sale

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…

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Milliner: Turban Twist

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…

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MILLINER: CHERRY BLOSSOM SPECIAL

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.…

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Hat Classes: DOUBLE BRIMS

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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