This in-studio millinery class (two-and-a-half days) introduces students to the construction of an elegant occasional hat featuring a sculptural window-pane sinamay brim. Students will learn how to design and build a lightweight hat base, create open-structure sinamay brims using window-pane techniques, and achieve balance between structure and transparency. Instruction covers shaping, stiffening, wiring, and securely assembling sinamay components, as well as refining proportions suitable for special-occasion wear.

Emphasis is placed on precision, craftsmanship, and clean construction while encouraging individual design expression. By the end of the class, each student will complete a finished occasional hat with a distinctive window-pane sinamay brim. This is an intermediate to advanced level class; confident hand-sewing skills are required.

Materials & Supplies: Materials are not provided as part of the class. A detailed materials and supplies list will be emailed to students one month prior to the class.

Date and Time:

August 14th — 5 to 8pm

August 15th — 10am to 4pm

August 16th — 10am to 4pm