Discover our Haute Millinery courses at Artipistilos

At Artipistilos, we offer a wide variety of specialized courses that will allow you to master the most advanced millinery techniques, from creating headpieces and tiaras to using innovative materials like thermoplastics. Each course is designed to provide you with a unique and personalized experience, with a practical approach that ensures comprehensive learning.

1. Headpieces and Tiaras Creation Course

This intensive course will allow you to learn how to craft your own headpieces using a variety of materials such as flowers, pistils, Swarovski crystals, and much more.

We have countless tricks to teach you in finishing, covering, knots, twists, and everything necessary for your creation to have a professional finish.

COURSE SCHEDULE

From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Duration: 5 hours.

Flexible dates! We adapt to your availability.

If you would like more information about the course, click here.

2. Pyrography on Leather for Millinery

Discover the art of pyrography applied to millinery in this course, where you will learn to work with leather and skin, combining the pyrography technique with painting to create unique pieces.

Additionally, you will learn to shape leather hat blocks with high-fashion finishes.

This course is the most comprehensive and versatile available on the market. Not only will you learn to work with leather, skin, and tanned materials in a different way for millinery, but you will also acquire new techniques that will allow you to work and experiment with other materials.

COURSE SCHEDULE

One-day session / 8 hours.

Flexible dates! We adapt to your availability.

If you would like more information about the course, click here.

3. Cold Porcelain Course: Leaves, Flowers, and Pistils

Specialize in creating cold porcelain pieces, such as flowers and ornaments.

We will learn this technique by hand, allowing us to create our own artisanal works and unique, distinct pieces.

In addition to manual techniques, you will also learn how to use molds for faster projects with a perfect and personalized finish.

Once our pieces are completed, we will proceed to paint them with brushes, creating gradients, uniform colors, pearlescent finishes, metallics, and more.

COURSE SCHEDULE

One-day session / 8 hours. Split schedule.

Flexible dates! We adapt to your availability.

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4. Jewelry Headpiece with Metal Tubular Netting

In this course, you will work with the versatile "metal tubular netting."

We will also learn to work with Swarovski crystals, alpaca, gold thread, and other exclusive materials to create luxury headpieces.

We understand how important it is for you to make the most out of these courses, which is why we ensure you take away as much knowledge as possible. You won’t be disappointed!

COURSE SCHEDULE

From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Duration: 5 hours.

Flexible dates! We adapt to your availability.

If you would like more information about the course, click here.

5. Thermoplastics: Techniques and Applications

An innovative course that introduces you to the fascinating world of thermoplastics applied to millinery.

We have researched and developed novel uses for thermoplastics, making them even more versatile by mixing different techniques such as painting or fusing them with new materials to achieve wonderful finishes previously unknown, making this course unique compared to any other.

You will learn to use materials like Worbla, Fosshape, and Wonderflex to create hat blocks, bases, and three-dimensional artistic pieces.

COURSE SCHEDULE

One-day session / 8 hours.

Flexible dates! We adapt to your availability.

If you would like more information about the course, click here.

6. Mixed Course: Abacá Silk, Sinamay Silk, and Parasisal

Explore the endless creative possibilities of these incredible fabrics for making hats, hat blocks, and other embellishments in various styles. This is a highly creative course due to the vast potential of sinamay silk, abacá silk, and parasisal.

But that's not all; in this course, you will also learn for free how to mix the thermoplastic FOSSHAPE with these noble materials.

By the end of the course, you will have created a parasisal hat, as well as bases or hat blocks made of FOSSHAPE and covered with sinamay silk and abacá silk.

It is important that those who wish to take this course have basic sewing knowledge.

COURSE SCHEDULE

One-day session / 8 hours.

Flexible dates! We adapt to your availability.

If you would like more information about the course, click here.

7. Intensive Felt Millinery Course

Master advanced techniques in working with merino wool felt to create haute couture hats. From wiring the brim of the hat to the final decoration, this course will teach you to perfect every detail.

We will show you how to create exclusive embellishments like felt flowers and bows, as well as aging techniques and fine finishes.

During the course, each student will complete 2 felt hats, applying the techniques learned.

It is important that those who wish to take this course have basic sewing knowledge.

COURSE SCHEDULE

One-day session / 8 hours.

Flexible dates! We adapt to your availability.

If you would like more information about the course, click here.

8. Introduction to Wig Making Course

Dive into the world of wig making with this 20-hour course, where you will learn the essential techniques for creating wigs, hairpieces, and extensions.

The aim of this workshop is to train individuals to provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to complement their careers in hairdressing, styling, and characterization.

Unlike other courses, this course specializes solely in wig making, providing a more focused and detailed training in a specific area of hairdressing, making it different from more general courses that may cover a wider range of topics.

You will learn the basic knowledge and techniques needed to get started in this field.

COURSE SCHEDULE

November 30 and December 1.

20 hours: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Friday and Saturday).

If you would like more information about the course, click here.

9. Cosplay Course with Thermoplastics

For cosplay enthusiasts, this course will teach you how to manipulate, shape, and decorate thermoplastics for creating exceptional custom shields, armor, masks, and accessories.

Thermoplastics, materials that soften when heated and harden when cooled, offer cosplayers incredible versatility and precision for molding everything from armor to complex accessories with stunning details. Their popularity stems from their ease of use, as they can be cut, sanded, painted, and bonded with other materials to create professional-looking pieces.

This course will enable you to master advanced techniques that combine thermoplastics with other materials, opening up a wide range of possibilities for various creative applications. Furthermore, it will not only enrich your creative repertoire but also open doors to new opportunities in costume and accessory design and manufacturing with thermoplastics.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Flexible dates! We adapt to your availability.

If you would like more information about the course, click here.

Millinery is an art form that combines creativity, technique, and passion. In our courses, you will not only learn to create unique and personalized pieces but also become part of a community of enthusiasts who share your love for this craft. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, you will find a space here to grow and develop your skills.

We invite you to join us on this creative adventure. Explore our course options and discover everything you can achieve! Together, we will ensure that millinery continues to flourish.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Do I need to have prior experience to enroll in the courses?

For some courses, prior experience is required, while for others it is not. If you have doubts about whether you need experience for a specific course, feel free to ask us!

2. What kind of materials should I bring?

The list of required materials will vary depending on the course. Don’t worry; you will receive all the necessary information.

3. Will there be opportunities to practice what I've learned?

Yes, all our courses are designed for you to apply what you've learned through practical exercises and projects.

4. Can I attend if I am a beginner?

Absolutely. Many of our courses are aimed at both beginners and advanced students. If you have any doubts, we can help you find the course that best suits your needs.

5. Can I propose a course that I would like to see in the future?

Of course! We are open to suggestions. If you have a course in mind, please don’t hesitate to share it with us.

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