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Black Friday Sale!

Whether you're new to Studio+ or upgrading subscription, enjoy an amazing 20% discount on new Annual Plans with code BF2023 - Hurry, offer ends Nov 30.…

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Lillian Frank Millinery Award Winner

Congratulations to Cynthia Jones-Bryson, whose exceptional talent has earned her the prestigious Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award, a testament to her imagination and skill. We look forward to seeing Cynthia continue to inspire us with her creativity.…

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Matcho Suba Interview

Melbourne based Fashion Designer Matcho Suba, has recently embraced millinery in his styling portfolio.
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New Blocked Linings Lesson

Learn to professionally finish your hats and headpieces with Louise Macdonald by blocking fabric liners, plus add sophistication with a sinamay lining.
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Wendy Scully Interview

Discover the world of Wendy Scully, a seasoned milliner whose passion for art has given rise to truly unique hat designs.
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New: Touch Of Midas Lesson

Elevate your classic hat shapes or create stunning headpieces with these eye-catching trims.
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Millinery For Beginners

Explore in-depth courses for novice milliners: crafting unique hats, from material selection to essential techniques for beginners. Ignite your creativity and embark on a rewarding millinery journey, expressing your individual style through beautiful handcrafted headwear.

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Learn Halo Crowns

Take advantage of our specialized Halo Crowns courses to elevate your millinery artistry. Develop your creative skills while crafting stunning halo crowns while mastering techniques such as material selection, sculpting, and embellishment.Let your unique creations adorn the world today.

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Behind the Hat: Araks Nazarian

Congratulations to Araks Nazarian as the recipient of First Prize Award in the 2023 Millinery Australia Student Design Award competition. Take a look behind the hat to discover Araks' inspiration and…

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New Travel Hat Lesson

Join acclaimed milliner Diana Cavagnaro in this step-by-step tutorial, where she reveals a simple yet effective method to turn an unblocked straw hood into a versatile and easily packable travel hat.

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Dramatic Bows Lesson

Discover how to create striking statement bows that retain their sculpted form and demand attention.
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Interview: Ana Victoria Mulcahy

Irish Milliner, Ana Victoria Mulcahy discovered millinery as a perfect fit to express her instinctive creativity she enjoyed since her childhood. Once she made her first hat to attend a wedding “word of mouth “accolades followed and her millinery business evolved to what it is today.

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Kylie Heagney Interview

With a family background in the racing industry, Brisbane based milliner Kylie Heagny was initially captivated by the magnificent array of headwear at the races. Having a background in floristry, millinery was a natural progression. Her eye for fine detail and finish sets her work apart.

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New Millinery Veils Lesson

Louise Macdonald will demonstrate how to design a veil that can be easily moved by the wearer from one hat to another, enabling more styling options for your millinery.

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In Memoriam Harold Guinsberg

It is with great sadness and loss I wish to share with you the passing of Australia’s Millinery Patriarch, Harold…

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New Fully Feathered Lesson

Learn how to create a stunning feather-covered headpiece with guidance from Carole Maher.

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New Studio+ Monthly

Introducing Studio+ monthly, an inspired collection of millinery learning.
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Wirework Bandeaus Lesson

Discover how to make a variety of bandeau style wirework bases to adorn your millinery works of art.

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Hats On The Run

“Let’s get away from it all”…. on the World’s Greatest Hat Adventure! Queensland Milliner, Wendy White of Rockhampton Queensland along with her husband and 4 children dared to Venture where the rest of us fear to tread… but how we wish we could also get away from it all!! The family hit the road when the children were aged 2,5,8 and 9 years of age.…