All of my Courses are "hands-on" and designed so that students learn different aspects of the art of Millinery, or hat making, in an informative and fun way, and in a non-threatening environment!

Tutor:                                   Christine Yarker

Workshop Title:      Fabulous Fabric Hats with all the Trimmings

Duration of Workshop:               4 – 5 days

Workshop summary

Make your own fabulous fabric hats using traditional millinery techniques. Participants learn how to draft patterns, choose fabrics, linings, interfacings and construct fabric hats that not only look great but fit perfectly. Part of this course will be devoted to trimmings and the wonderful effects that can be achieved using ribbons, fabrics, feathers, veiling and more. From silk fabric and ribbon roses and bows to curling and cutting feathers into shape, participants will be encouraged to experiment with combinations that can be used not only for their fabulous hats but for clothing, bags and even footwear.

Participants

 All levels of experience welcome in this class, however basic machine sewing skills needed.

                                                               Sample of Student's work

Contact Christine by email christineyarker@hotmail.com for workshop dates, venue and booking details.  Christine will also travel to venues if asked to teach groups of 8 - 10 students.