DESCRIPTION

Spend a day in Cecile's studio, where you will learn couture techniques to create any hat of your choice, from a classic fedora to cocktail Ascot hat.

Good to Know

On this course, you will learn the basic skill of blocking a felt or a straw hat, how to shape them and manipulate felt or straw and you will make simple finishing touches to make your hat unique and special.

The creative process will be entirely yours, with guidance from Cecile in a small group setting. All materials are provided, including the felt or straw base and extra accessories to decorate. You are also welcome to bring your own trims.

You'll be in expert hands with Cecile, who has worked as a costume designer, trained at renowned millinery Lock and co hatters and also perfected her skills in artificial flower making which she learned in Paris at Lemarie.

You will be using materials sourced from England, France or Italy, which are ordered from small and independent suppliers. The ribbon is made outside of London by the last hand dyed ribbon supplier in the UK!