Blocking and Decorating a Sinamay Cocktail Hat

Blocking and Decorating a Sinamay Cocktail Hat
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Blocking and decorating a sinamay cocktail hat

Workshop in Leeds city centre

Sat 21st June 11 – 4pm

Come and learn the art of hat making with professional milliner Alison Turton. Alison has over twenty seven years experience working in the theatre, opera, ballet and bridal world and has made literally hundreds of hats!

In this relaxed and friendly workshop you will learn how to create a cocktail hat using sinamay and traditional blocking techniques, along with decorating the hat. There is also an option to made a headband instead if you wish.

Sewing experience is not essential but might be helpful. All materials are included along with tea, coffee and biscuits.

Cost is £65 including all materials, equipment and tuition.

This class will be held in Fabrication Leeds at 83 Briggate Leeds

Access: The Fabrication shop has level access from the street.  The class area is located on the first floor of the shop with only access via stairs.   Toilets are also on the first floor and accessed via stairs only.

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Blocking and decorating a sinamay cocktail hat

Workshop in Leeds city centre

Sat 21st June 11 – 4pm

Come and learn the art of hat making with professional milliner Alison Turton. Alison has over twenty seven years experience working in the theatre, opera, ballet and bridal world and has made literally hundreds of hats!

In this relaxed and friendly workshop you will learn how to create a cocktail hat using sinamay and traditional blocking techniques, along with decorating the hat. There is also an option to made a headband instead if you wish.

Sewing experience is not essential but might be helpful. All materials are included along with tea, coffee and biscuits.

Cost is £65 including all materials, equipment and tuition.

This class will be held in Fabrication Leeds at 83 Briggate Leeds

Access: The Fabrication shop has level access from the street.  The class area is located on the first floor of the shop with only access via stairs.   Toilets are also on the first floor and accessed via stairs only.

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