Description
Join Melissa Barnes for a hands-on workshops where you’ll learn the various forms and finishes in millinery. These workshops are perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refine their millinery skills in a relaxed, creative environment.
Places are limited and workshops are held in Samson, (Perth) Western Australia 6163
Suitable for beginners (please note, basic sewing experience is preferable but not necessary to participate – work through at your own pace).
TIME: 10am – 2pm (select your preferred day from the drop down menu).
OUTLINE
In this workshop you will learn the foundation skill of “blocking” — shaping sinamay over wooden hat blocks to create a beautifully formed millinery base.
Choose from a headband or pillbox/button, then explore the skill of shaping sinamay into swirls and flowers to create (and attach) your own unique trims.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Blocking with sinamay (using a hat block and sinamay to steam, pin, shape and stiffen)
• Shaping and joining millinery wire
• Creating and attaching sinamay trims (swirls and various flowers)
• Creating neat edges and professional finishes
• Attaching your finished piece securely for wear
WHAT TO BRING – All millinery materials are supplied.
Bring your own (if you have them):
-A basic sewing kit with scissors (fabric and/or regular scissors) with needles, sewing thread (white and black), wire cutters, thimble, apron etc.
-Apron
-A note pad and pen.
-BYO refreshments/lunch.
Workshop Booking & Cancellation Policy
Due to the small, hands-on nature of our workshops and materials prepared in advance, the following policy applies:
- Full payment is required as places are limited
- Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the workshop are eligible for a full refund or transfer
- Cancellations made 7–14 days prior are eligible for a 50% refund or full credit toward a future workshop
- Cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop are non-refundable
If you are unable to attend, your place may be transferred to another person at any time.
Workshop dates are subject to change in unforeseen circumstances. In this case, all participants will be offered the option to transfer to a new date or receive a full refund.
