Millinery Workshops held in Springwood
Cocktail hat/fascinator Workshop
Make your own fashionable fun headpiece for the races, wedding or cocktail party. Discover techniques for assembling feather pieces - I will be demonstrating how to make flowers, feather trims, sinamay trims, ways with veiling, crinoline and then how to put it all together on a base.
$70 for a kit, which includes everything needed to make a headpiece or fascinator - base with comb, veiling, feathers, fabric and lots of extras eg: crinoline, sinamay, commercial flowers, which are also included in the price, also morning and afternoon tea and of course tuition. Please bring your own lunch and sewing equipment - scissors, thimble, pins and needles and only if you have the following -rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat.
When:
TBA at 9.30am – 4pm
Blocked Felt for Winter
Learn the skill of blocking felt using traditional wood hat blocks and steam to make a hat for winter.
$100 for a kit, which includes tuition, equipment (including use of wooden hat blocks) and materials. Morning and afternoon tea supplied. Please bring your own lunch and sewing equipment - scissors, thimble, pins and needles and a felt hood or capeline (can be purchased from tutor on the day).
28th June 08 at 9.30am – 4pm (Full)
Also 2nd August, 08 at 9.30 – 4pm.
And 16th August 08 at 9.30am – 4pm.
Where:
Springwood
Contact: 02)4751 5193, mobile 0435 168 181
http://www.christineyarker.com/
If you are unfortunate enough to wish to book onto an already full workshop, please register your interest as it may be possible to schedule another
Held at The Neighbourhood Centre, Macquarie Road, Springwood. 2777
Date: TBA
Workshop summary
Make your own fabulous fabric hat using traditional millinery techniques. This is a beginning pattern making and construction course, giving participants instruction on how to draft a pattern and construct a fashionable hat that not only looks great but also fits perfectly.
Participants
All levels of experience welcome in this class, however basic machine sewing skills needed.
From: 9.30am to 4pm including 1 hour for lunch
Cost: $80 for a 6-hour class Full payment is required at time of booking.
Student requirement list will be posted out on enrolment.
Georgeous Trimmings for Hats, Bags and Clothing
Held at the Neighbourhood Centre, Macquarie Road, Springwood 2777
Date: TBA
Workshop summary
This workshop is entirely devoted to trimmings and the wonderful effects that can be achieved using ribbons, fabrics, feathers, veiling and more. From silk and ribbon roses and bows to curling and cutting feathers into shape, participants will be encouraged to experiment with combinations and start to build their own library of ideas that can be used as a resource for future projects. All Welcome.
From: 9.30am to 4pm including 1 hour for lunch
Cost: $80 for a 6-hour class Full payment is required at time of booking.
Student requirement list will be posted out on enrolment.
If attending more than one class a discount will be offered.
Full payment is required at time of booking.
Bookings & Inquires: Contact Christine by
Phone: 0435 168 181 AH: 02) 47515193
Email: christineyarker@hotmail.com
Christine will also travel to venues if asked to teach groups of 8-10 students.