Saturday February 28th 9am-12pm and Sunday March 1st 10-1pm

Learn to block a classic fedora / porkpie / homburg / cloche or tophat in felt on the Saturday, as well as learn about the materials that can be used and possible shapes. Return on the Sunday and learn to finish your chosen hat, shape it and trim it. Work fast and you can block a second piece to finish at home (there is a additional charge for materials for the second hat).

You will end the workshop with a great addition to your wardrobe.

Basic hand sewing skills a must. Materials included.

Monday March 2nd 6-9pm

An introduction to fascinator construction - no skills necessary, this fun class will have you putting together a fun fascinator using your choice of a wonderful array of our trimmings - drinks will be served and you will come away with a completed fascinator to grace your wardrobe.

$175 all materials included.

Saturday March 7th 9am-12pm and Sunday March 8th 10-5pm with a break for lunch.

Cloche hats came into fashion during the 1920’s. They were usually made out of felt and were designed to be worn low on the forehead. Their bell-like shape closely hugs the head, making it a cozy and stylish hat to wear during the cold winter months.

Tierre Taylor is most known for her incredibly beautiful couture cloches, in this 2 day workshop she will share the draping secrets along with the trim detailing that makes her work so unique. In this workshop you will learn how to create a unique cloche shape by draping a felt hood on a balsa utility block. Once the shape of the hat has been created, learn how to stabilize the head size by adding a sweatband to the inside of the hat, and how reinforce the overall shape of the hat by adding millinery wire to the cut edge. Finishing details include, covering the wire with a grosgrain edge and adding decorative trim to highlight the beautiful lines of your chapeau.

All Materials included, hand sewing skills required.

Feel free to bring any decorative elements that you might want to include in the finish of your hat.

Saturday April 11th 2025 9am - 12pm

Silk and Sinamay are two familiar materials in the world of hat making - But what happens when you combine them together? The lack of raw materials and the desire to break conventions inspired Maor to develop the Sina-Silk technique.

The Sina-Silk is a material made by the two different fabrics in a unique method, that provides the advantages of both worlds.

In this taster class we will learn about silk and sinamay, discover the secret method for combining the textiles together, then learn how to manipulate this new material. We will create an incredible Waterlily.

Maor will guide you through from the initial idea to the assembling of all the pieces into a beautiful flower.

All you need is a creative eye.

$195 per person. All Materials included.

Sunday April 12th 2024 10am- 6pm with an hour for lunch

Join Maor Zabar for a 1 day workshop learning to use thermoplastic to make fantastic flowers.

Whether you’re a hat-making enthusiast eager to explore the world of thermoplastics, or an artist passionate about creating three-dimensional forms and looking to learn a powerful new technique, this workshop is for you.

Thermoplastic sculpting is one of Maor’s favorite methods for building his signature headpieces. In this unique approach, which he developed, thermoplastic is combined with silk to craft detailed, dynamic flowers, leaves, and other organic shapes. This fusion of materials results in vibrant, long-lasting pieces that are far more durable than those made with traditional techniques.

In the workshop, we’ll delve into the structure of your chosen flowers, develop patterns, and bring them to life using coloring techniques, wiring, and the process of heat and steam. By manipulating these versatile materials, you’ll transform your flat designs into stunning three-dimensional creations.

All you need is a creative eye.

$350 per person. All Materials included.

Monday April 13th 2024 10am- 6pm with an hour for lunch

Join Maor Zabar for a 1 day workshop learning to usesilk dupioni to make this beautiful headband.

Throughout my years of work, Silk Dupioni has remained one of Maor’s most cherished andrecurring materials. Its distinctive texture lends it a raw, organic quality that sets it apart from other fabrics.

Using a specialized stiffening technique I have developed, we will explore how to transform this flat, two-dimensional fabric into a three-dimensional masterpiece.

Together, you’ll create vibrant, organic anemone flowers, which you will then assemble into a custom-made headpiece.

In this process, you’ll cover:

• Fabric Stiffening: Mastering the art of prepping silk.

• Pattern Making: Designing the structural foundation of the flower.

• Silk Dyeing: Adding rich, bespoke color to your petals.

• Sculpting: Shaping petals to achieve a natural, lifelike form.

• Assembly & Millinery: Constructing the final flowers and building a unique headband using Sinamay straw.

All you need is a creative eye.

$350 per person. All Materials included.

Saturday April 18th 9am-12pm and Sunday April 19th 9.30pm-1pm

Learn to block a classic straw fedora / cloche / or widebrim on the first day, as well as learn about the different materials that can be used and possible shapes. Return on the next day and learn to finish your chosen hat, shape it and trim it.

You will end the workshop with a great addition to your summer wardrobe.

Basic hand sewing skills a must. All materials included.