Sinamay Pillbox style Headpiece - Millinery Class

Learn the art of traditional millinery and create your very own sinamay pillbox-style headpiece.

Every wondered how a pillbox hat is made? This hands-on 2 day class is perfect for beginners and those with some sewing or craft experience who would love to learn the fundamentals of blocking and trimming their own headwear.

Over 2 days, I'll guide you through the process of creating a sinamay pillbox style headpiece, from shaping and blocking the materials through to the finishing touches.

What you'll learn:

Throughout the class we'll cover:

• An introduction to millinery materials, tools and techniques
• How to block a pillbox headpiece
• Understanding materials used in millinery and how to work them
• Techniques for shaping wiring and finishing
• How to create and attach different trims and decorative elements
• Ideas for styling and ways to personalise your headpiece
• Professional finishing techniques to give your piece that beautiful, polished look

Whats Included :

step-by-step guidance

materials provided

a choice of fabric colours and embellishments

refreshments - tea/coffee and buns!!  Bring your own lunch

a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with plenty of time to learn

Bring your own Apron

Workshop Details: 

Dates: Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th October (last date for booking is 9th October)

Time: 10am to 4pm both days

Location: my hat studio - Unit 17, Acorn Business Centre, 2 Riada Ave, Ballymoney, BT53 7LH

Cost: £230.00 per adult

Once classes are paid for, they are non-refundable, but dates can be changed (if daes are available) as long as we have a minimum of one weeks notice and the class is taken within 2 months of payment.

Cancellations with 24 hours or less notice or no-shows will forfeit the booked session.  If for any reason Fee McToal Design needs to re-schedule, we will inform you with as much notice as possible and all parties can agree another date.

You can choose specific colours for you class, we will email you as soon as you have booked the course with colours and other details otherwise  we will assume you are happy with what colour we provide.  Sometimes our suppliers may not have a particular colour you are after so we will try and get a close match.