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Fabulous Finishes Live Lesson

Learn Fabulous Finishes with expert milliner Sophie Allport as she explores headpiece linings for various shapes and hat blocks.
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New Classic Statement Hats Course

Design handcrafted open crown felt hats with Master Milliner Lina Stein, blending traditional hatting and contemporary millinery to create timeless Fedora and Trilby styles.

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Join creative milliner Lauren J. Ritchie and learn to design a stylish fabric Bakerboy Flat Cap. Explore pattern drafting, fabric tailoring, and finishing techniques in this step-by-step lesson.

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Spotlight: Julie Herbert

Julie Herbert shares insights into her creative process, recent projects, and the personal experiences that have shaped her millinery.
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Waltraud Reiner Live Mentor

Experience this live mentor session for personalised feedback and demonstrations, unlocking new artistic possibilities.
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New: Adorn With Felt Lesson

Join Louise Macdonald for an engaging lesson on felt trims. Bring your designs to life and enjoy beautiful, polished results that will surely impress!

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Spotlight: Kelly Hill

Meet Kelly Hill, a talented milliner whose passion for feathers, artistic roots, and creative process inspire truly unique designs.
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New: Captivating Crinoline Lesson

Experiment with different crinoline techniques with in-depth direction from Alison Clark.
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Spotlight: Stephanie Munro

Learn how Stephanie Munro turned her lifelong love for hats into a vibrant profession, blending traditional and modern design in her creative journey.
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New: Parisisal Button Lesson

Master hat blocking techniques with Lauren Ritchie's expert guidance and creative insights.
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June Special: 50% Off

Enjoy 50% off 1 Month of Studio+ this June with code JUNE50 — don't miss out!

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Block Maker's Choice

Hat Blocks Australia team Darryll and Renee Osborne recommend this very popular High Arch Duchess block. It features a soft duck tail and a deep curved arched base. As it is not a head fit but the high arch allows the shape to perch firmly on either side of the…

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New Velvet Flowers Lesson

Discover essential techniques for working with velvet fabric and create gorgeous millinery florals.
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Custom Alice Bands Lesson

Create tailored Alice Bands with tutor Sophie Allport, designed from the ground up.
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Live Lesson Schedule 2024

We are excited to announce the schedule of Live Lessons that will be held over the coming months, covering a range of creative millinery topics and guided by your favourite tutors.…

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Millinery Highlights 2023

We invite you to explore this year's highlights from Hat Academy and the millinery industry. Best wishes in the holiday season from the Hat Academy Team - thank you so much for your support throughout the year.
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Cynthia Jones-Bryson 2023 Millinery Award

Congratulations to Cynthia Jones-Bryson, whose exceptional talent has earned her the prestigious 2023 Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award, a testament to her imagination and skill. Winning this Millinery award for the third time is phenomenal and stands as a testament to Cynthia's ongoing innovation.

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Behind The Hat: Olya Ryjenko

Congratulations to Olya Ryjenko as the recipient of the First Prize Novice Award in Hatters Hattember 2023 Millinery Competition. Olya shares with us her inspiration and the design skills she used to create this winning whimsical piece.

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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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