Saturday September 20th 9am to 12pm and Sunday September 21st 10am to 1.30pm

Learn to block a classic fedora / porkpie / cloche / top hat in felt on the first day, 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.

Saturday October 11th 9am-12pm and Sunday October 12th 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.

Monday October 13th 10-5pm with a break for lunch

Felting is a magical process where layers of merino wool are agitated with hot soapy water, in order to create a fabric that is both strong and texturally interesting.

During this workshop you will not only learn about the process of felting, but will gain understanding on how to create a seamless sculptural form that lends itself to making hats, bags, and vessels. Each person will have a fully felted, blocked hat finished by the end of the class.

All Materials included, no skills necessary

Saturday November 15th 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 November 23rd 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 November 24th 2025 10am- 6pm with an hour for lunch

Join Maor Zabar for a 1 day workshop learning to make your creations float on air.

One of the most fascinating and challenging techniques in hat design is the ability to create the illusion that elements are floating effortlessly in midair. Over the years, I have developed a method that uses cleverly manipulated wire structures to make materials appear as if they barely touch the surface.

In this immersive workshop, we will explore the art of sculpting with wire to create gravity-defying headpieces that blend fantasy, whimsy, and technical precision. Participants will learn how to shape, cut, bend, color, and connect different materials—combining them with structural wires to create striking visual illusions.

Through hands-on experimentation, we’ll delve into balance, negative space, and the delicate tension between structure and freedom. The final creation will not only be wearable—it will seem to hover, dance, and soar above the head, turning the wearer into a walking dreamscape.

This workshop is ideal for artists, designers, and curious makers who want to expand their sculptural language and explore how theatricality, illusion, and fine craftsmanship can meet in a single piece of wearable art.

$350 per person. All Materials included. If you attended the fantastic flowers workshop the pieces can be combined.