Masterclass with Carole Maher
Date: March 5, 2018
Discover the world of plexiglas / acrylic / methacrylate and how to use it
The best way to hat shop. Learn how to create your
their own headdresses, ornaments for handbags, shoes and even jewellery. This
It's not just a kind of assembly, it's a "how the perspex works".
It is a very complete course that includes cutting, perforation, scraping, polishing and chemical welding.
You will create one or two headdresses in this workshop using
laser-cut perspex designs - geometric shapes, flowers,
leaves, diadems, feathers, etc. in different colours. This is a fun, fast-paced class, you'll love the versatility of the
acrylic and you will use everything you have learned in this course very often.
*Materials and food included
Date: March 6, 2018
After his introduction to thermoplastics, this interesting workshop focuses on
create a cap or beret (according to your last) with thermoplastic that we will cover with leather to finish
with a fantastic finish. You will also learn how to make professional finishes.
In this workshop, we'll create a leather-covered, hormed cap or beret.
We will also use a new thermoplastic, cut the piece and if time allows, we will begin to create another headdress and cover it with an elastic fabric.
You will learn how to cut, heat, form, set, cover and coat, paint and finish thermoplastics and leather.
*Materials and food included
Date: March 7, 2018
"The art of laser-cut materials."
Laser cutting and engraving have enabled hatters to use
materials normally regarded as unsuitable for headgear, such as
plywood, some plastics, rigid and perspex leather, leather, felt,
and new technological textiles. In this course you will learn
how to create or decorate headdresses using laser-cut materials. You'll also have an understanding of how to create your own style and laser cut with design.
We will teach (using video) how to laser cut and then you will have
the opportunity to create a headdress with more than 20 designs already cut using
leather, perspex, vinyl, cardboard, felt, plywood or thermoplastic lined with silk.
You will enjoy using these new materials and learn how to
handle laser-cut materials using heat, steam, pressure, etc.
During this course you will finish 2 headdresses and several samples with different finishes.
*Materials and food included.