Intensive Felt Hat Making Course: Advanced Techniques and High Fashion

Intensive Felt Hat-Making Course: Advanced Techniques and High Fashion

Description:

Dive into the art of hat-making with our one-day intensive course, specializing in felt. This course is designed to teach you the most current and sophisticated techniques in the world of felt hats. You will learn from expert hat-makers how to transform 100% merino wool felt into elegant hats, using both classic wooden hat blocks and modern ABS plastic forms.

Course Content:

• Theory and Practice: We cover everything from basic to advanced techniques for shaping felt hats.

• Preparation and Sizing of Felt: You will learn how to prepare the felt before sizing and explore different types of sizing.

• Shaping and Wiring Techniques: You will learn how to shape the felt and wire the brim of the hat.

• High Fashion Embellishments and Finishing Techniques: We will teach you how to create exclusive decorations like felt flowers and bows, as well as aging techniques and fine finishes.

Practical Projects:

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

Requirements:

Basic sewing knowledge is required to participate in this course.

Course Details:

• Duration: 1 day (8 hours).

• Group Size: Maximum of 3 students to ensure personalized attention.

• Flexible dates; please inquire about availability.

Price:

The course fee is €250.

This course is exempt from VAT, in accordance with Article ONE 9º EEY 37/1992 of December 28, 1992.