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Millinery Workshops Gift Vouchers available at all times..
The Lina Stein Millinery Workshops
Summer /Autumn 2013..…
In addition to the dates suggested below , we can travel to another location both here in Ireland and overseas to host workshops , we offer group classes and are open to discuss any other hatty-subjects you may be interested in learning
·Thursday -Friday 4th-5th July 2013 NEW!!!!
for intermediate-advanced
+ Sculpt your Block
Using your hands and a Basic wooden hat block, you will learn how to put an idea of a special shape into 3-D and create a new block that you will be able to use at home yourself.
The block can be used as a module itself or combined with your regular dome block to further make hats!
Day one; you will create your block with the clay and take a casting
Day two; You will finish stabilise the dry cast and harden with varnish
Cost ; €260
Deposit;€50
·Saturday-Sunday 6th-7th July 2013
A follow on course for intermediate/advanced
Sophisticated Cocktail Stunners- Working with Buckram and Fabrics
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece. If you would like to make a Top hat that is covered in satin or simply a mother-of-the-bride pill box , this course will very interesting to you !!
You will use your own fabric to make an amazing hat and learn about the versatility of BUCKRAM.
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense Workshop is for you!
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion techniques of using material
During this two day workshop,
and learn new You will acquire the skills to block your own shape, using Buckram as your base material.
Cover it with fabric of your choice, and
Finish and line it to a high level.
Choose from a variety of covering techniques including the tailored pleated finish or
experiment using distressed fabrics
Cost : €350
Deposit €50
Suitable for intermediate to advanced
·Wednesday 10th July 2013
An Introduction to Millinery
Feathered Creations and Sinamay Headpieces
Take a day out of your hectic program and put those Idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, straw, veiling ,Flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design / Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques of making trimmings using SINAMAY and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a sinamay base by following traditional Millinery techniques, then you will learn how to make various design features such as swirls, curls, fans and more using Sinamay and finally you will embellish your hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard
Cost: €220
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplies
·Saturday-Sunday 12-13th July 2013
Make a Stunning Race hat
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion. Using Parisisal straw and sinamay you will be guided through the process of making a brimmed hat, from blocking through to trimming. And when people ask you, “Where did you get that hat?” You can answer that you made it yourself!
This course includes enough sinamay and straw to make one hat with brim plus wire and petersham. Trimming is included
During this 2 day course, we will go through the basics of couture millinery using Sinamay ,the main material along with fabrics such as silk and satins, crinolines and flowers.
We will discover the different techniques necessary for creating a hat made of Parisisal and Sinamay, and you will have the opportunity to create a trimming suitable for the occasion
Cost: €300
Deposit€150
·Wednesday 17th July 2013 NEW again for the Autumn
Felt Fascinators / Cocktail Hats
for Beginners
Have fun creating your very own Felt fascinator and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques like moulding and stretching and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a base made out of Millinery Felt following traditional Millinery techniques,
?Make flowers, swirls and curls out of felt., and then using pieces of felt ,create exciting trims for your special hat to the party .
?You can also embellish the hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keep things simple!
Cost: €260
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
· Friday-Saturday 19-20 July 2013
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Sophisticated Cocktail Stunners- Working with Buckram and fabrics
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece
.If you would like to make a Top hat that is covered in satin or simply a mother-of-the-bride pill box , this course will very interesting to you !!
You will use your own fabric to make and amazing hat and learn about the versatility of BUCKRAM.
During this two day workshop,
Finish it to a high level.
Choose from a variety of covering techniques
including the tailored pleated finish or
experiment using distressed fabrics
Cost : €350
Deposit €50
Suitable for intermediate to advanced
· Thursday 25th May -Sunday 2th July 2013
Summer Millinery Marathon - pushing your millinery skills to a higher level…
Irelands only serious Hat making Retreat, 4 Days of Millinery-Immersion
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense 3/5 Day Workshop is for you!
Your rollercoaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a Sinamay head piece or fascinator, then you get more technical and expand your knowledge by designing and making a straw hat that would be suitable for any fancy wedding or race meeting. The final piece of your course will be an elaborate cocktail hat.
Topics covered;
On day one under my expert guidance, you will learn how to;
- recognize which style of hat would suit different people
- design your own creation, and learn to shape and
manipulate Sinamay
- to achieve a beautiful headpiece that can be embellished
with colourful feathers and beads.
On day two you will, using a special milliner’s straw- Parisisal
And Sinamay
- design a basic shape of a hat
- shape straw by blocking over one of my many rare and
amazing wooden blocks
- Using traditional Millinery methods taught for generations.
- Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat
On day three
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
Day Four
- you will make a button hat using Parisisal or sinamay and expand your blocking skills
, block it and trim to your specifications
- Trim it with flowers, beads or whatever takes your fancy!
COST: 3 days €500
4 days €700
·Wednesday 31st July 2013
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Button Hats…an introduction to Blocking
Ideal for those of you already skilled in making headpieces using Sinamay , this workshop will guide you through the process of blocking a simple yet very fashionable “ BUTTON HAT” or as I call them “ BI-BI’S”
Material used will be either Sinamay or Parisisal.
You can then proceed to trim your little darling using your already present skills or let Lina show you a few more tricks to add your basket of Millinery know-how.
Cost: €250
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Thursday-Friday 1st- 2nd August 2013
Eclipse and Saucer Hats…An all in one creation!!!
Using Lina’s varied collection of old and new Millinery Blocks including NEW ECLIPSE AND SAUCER shapes that were seen at the recent Royal Wedding you are guaranteed to create a stunning hat to a professional finish.
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion.
During this 2 day course we will go through the basics of couture millinery
We will discover the different techniques necessary for creating a hat, and you will have the opportunity to create a trimming suitable for the occasion.
On day one you will work with Sinamay;
-Learn about the composition and variety of Sinamay
-Design a basic shape of a hat taking in all your personal measurements
-Shape the Straw over one of Lina’s many amazing wooden blocks.
-Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat and let it settle until you take it to the next level.
On day two
-After a good nights rest, your hat will come together and you’ll trim and finish it .
WHATS INCLUDED.
oall materials for making one head piece ,one hat will be supplied
olunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea will be provided each course day
What’s needed?
ointermediate to advanced sewing skills
oLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Cost €320
Deposit €100
·Wednesday-Sunday 21st -25th August 2013
A Mid-Summer Milliners Dream - 5 Days of Millinery!
Irelands only serious Hat making Retreat,
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense 3/5 Day Workshop is for you!
Your rollercoaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a Sinamay head piece or fascinator, then you get more technical and expand your knowledge by designing and making a straw hat that would be suitable for any fancy wedding or race meeting. The final piece of your course will be an elaborate cocktail hat.
Topics covered;
On day one under my expert guidance, you will learn how to;
- recognize which style of hat would suit different people
- design your own creation, and learn to shape and
manipulate Sinamay
- to achieve a beautiful headpiece that can be embellished
with colourful feathers and beads.
On day two you will, using a special milliner’s straw- Parisisal
And Sinamay
- design a basic shape of a hat
- shape straw/sinamay by blocking over one of my many rare and
amazing wooden blocks
- Using traditional Millinery methods taught for generations.
- Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat
On day three
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
Day Four and Five Cocktail Hats
- The next two days will be spent venturing through the various steps of designing
- And constructing a Cocktail hat using Buckram as the base fabric
- You will learn to block the desired shape, wire and cover it with your own fabric
- Trim it with flowers, beads or whatever takes your fancy!
COST: 3 days €500
5 days €800
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation is not included
Light lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials and trimmings for 3 hats that you take home
WHAT’S NEEDED?
Intermediate to advanced sewing skills
Lots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
·Wednesday 28th August 2013
An Introduction to Millinery
Feathered Creations and Sinamay Headpieces
Take a day out of your hectic program and put those Idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, straw, veiling ,Flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design / Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques of making trimmings using SINAMAY and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a sinamay base by following traditional Millinery techniques, then you will learn how to make various design features such as swirls, curls, fans and more using Sinamay and finally you will embellish your hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard
Cost: €220
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Thursday-Friday 29th-30th August 2013
Working With Sinamay and Straw or make that ultimate race hat!
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion. Using Parisisal straw and sinamay you will be guided through the process of making a brimmed hat, from blocking through to trimming. And when people as you, “Where did you get that hat?” You can answer that you made it yourself! This course includes enough sinamay and straw to make one hat with brim plus wire and petersham. Trimming is included
Using Lina’s varied collection of old and new Millinery Blocks including ECLIPSE AND SAUCER shapes that were seen at the recent Royal Wedding you are guaranteed to create a stunning hat to a professional finish.
During this 2 day course we will go through the basics of couture millinery
We will discover the different techniques necessary for creating a hat, and you will have the opportunity to create a trimming suitable for the occasion.
On day one you will work with Millinery Straws;
-Learn about the composition and variety of Straws,
-Design a basic shape of a hat taking in all your personal measurements
-Shape the Straw over one of Lina’s many amazing wooden blocks.
-Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat and let it settle until you take it to the next level.
On day two
-After a good nights rest, your hat will come together and you’ll trim and finish it .
WHATS INCLUDED.
oall materials for making one head piece ,one hat will be supplied
olunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea will be provided each course day
oa complimentary hat-box to take home your creations!!
What’s needed?
ointermediate to advanced sewing skills
oLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Cost €300
Deposit €100
·Sunday 1st September 2013
A Follow-on Course for Beginners
Sculptured Sinamay /Lace Headpiece
During the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, and incorporate stiffened lace into your design.
You will be using skills from past workshops as well as new ones you will learn here.
Shape the Sinamay by hand using methods learnt in previous workshops to create stunning elegant hats that bring the 50’s era to mind,
Stiffen and cut out lace to create 3- dimensional effects and trim it with your hat
Create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50 Sinamay and basic materials supplied . Lace, will not be not supplied.
Wednesday - Sunday 4th - 8th September 2013
Fabulous Felt...Lets start the autumn with a blast of steaml!!!
5 days of working with sumptuous Millinery Felt
Discover the different techniques of working this material and make 3 hats.!!
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense 3/5 Day Workshop is for you!
Your rollercoaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a Felt fascinator, then you get more technical and expand your knowledge by designing and making a structured felt hat that would be suitable for any fancy wedding or race meeting. The final piece of your course will be an elaborate and exotically hand moulded Cloche - style hat.
Topics covered;
On day one - Felt Fascinator
under my expert guidance, you will learn how to;
- recognize which style of hat would suit different people
- Block and shape millinery wool felt over a fascinator block,
- trim however you so wish, discover the infinite possibilities felt has to offer!
On day two- Structured Blocking
you will, using a special milliner’s Fur felt “ Velour”
-learn about the terminology and technical details that are vital to a milliner
- design a basic shape of a hat
- shape Felt by blocking over one of my many rare and
amazing wooden blocks
- Using traditional Millinery methods taught for generations.
- Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat
On day three
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
Day Four and Five - Free form Blocking
- The next two days will be spent venturing through the various steps of designing a CLOCHE HAT unique only to yourself
go with the flow and let your creative soul lead the way!
Using Millinery felt and a block , shape your hat by hand giving it soft curves,pleats and swirls….
- Trim it with flowers, beads or whatever takes your fancy!
COST: 3 days €500
5 days €800
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Lina's lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials and trimmings for 3 hats that you take home and reading notes will be supplied.Transport from Westport train station if required.
WHAT’S NEEDED?
Intermediate to advanced sewing skillsLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Note: This course is also available as a 3 day Intensive for those wishing for just a shorter Millinery experience or for whom time is an issue
·Tuesday 10th September 2013 NEW
Dip-Dye ,Tie-Dye and Free-Form Sisal - endless possibilities!
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the refined art of making hats by completing a headpiece /fascinator using the traditional Millinery Straw “Parisisal”
Focus will be on…
-using conventional dyes you will dye your material to your desire.. dip dying, painting, or even tie dying
-blocking the straw over a button block , and letting the organic flow guide you to create and amazing sculptural headpiece. Create soft curves and gentle lines
-Learning how to have a professional finish
-Create a trimming using your left over straw strip such as sisal flowers, waves,and ruffles!
All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard
Cost: €250
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Thursday 12th September 2013 for beginners
Feathered Creations and Sinamay Head pieces
Take a day out of your hectic program and put those Idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, straw, veiling ,Flowers or beads.
-Focus will be on creating a sinamay base and making trimmings ,manipulating and distorting the Sinamay to achieve amazing results.
Then putting it all together to create your hat!!
Cost: €200
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
· Friday 13th September 2013 NEW!!!!
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Flat-brimmed Sculptured Sinamay /Lace Headpiece
During the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, and incorporate stiffened lace into your design.
Shape the Sinamay by hand and iron using previously learnt techniques to create stunning elegant hats that bring the 50’s era to mind, and trim it with your lace. Learn to create 3-D lace flowers and to
create exotic and stunning head pieces!!!!!!
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50
Winten Couture Specials…….
·Saturday-Sunday 14th -16th September 2013
A follow on course for intermediate/advanced
Sophisticated Cocktail Stunners- Working with Buckram and Fabrics
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece. If you would like to make a Top hat that is covered in satin or simply a mother-of-the-bride pill box , this course will very interesting to you !!
You will use your own fabric to make an amazing hat and learn about the versatility of BUCKRAM.
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense Workshop is for you!
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion techniques of using material
During this two day workshop,
and learn new You will acquire the skills to block your own shape, using Buckram as your base material.
Cover it with fabric of your choice, and
Finish and line it to a high level.
Choose from a variety of covering techniques including the tailored pleated finish or
experiment using distressed fabrics
Cost : €350
Deposit €50
Suitable for intermediate to advanced
·Saturday-Sunday 21st-22nd September 2013
FELT HAT MAKING -Cloche Hats and Blocked hats
Prepare yourself for the long winter ahead
and get busy creating a beautiful fur-felt hat for you to wear
Make a warm/stylish fur- felt hat using traditional methods,that will be demonstrated by Lina
-Choose from my wide range of wooden shapes ( Blocks)
-Trim to your own style.
Workshop will focus on;
-The basic principles of millinery
-it will comprise of working with millinery felt,
-blocking the hats over wooden blocks, stiffening
-working with steam, hand moulding the felt , etc
-finishing … trimming to your own desire.
Suitable for beginners, but must have sewing skills!
Cost; €300
Dep: €150
·Tuesday 24th September 2013
Sinamay Tuesday - An Introduction to Millinery
Take a day out of your hectic program and put those Idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, straw, veiling ,Flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design / Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques of making trimmings using SINAMAY and then
you can let your imagination run wild
Focus will be on creating a sinamay base by following traditional Millinery techniques, then you will learn how to make various design features such as swirls, curls, fans and more using Sinamay and finally you will embellish your hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard
Cost: €220
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
Details and Conditions
If none of the course dates are suitable or you have particular wishes ,Do not hesitate to contact me regarding your requests
There will be a minimum of two participants in each class advertised,
I am however available for special one-to-one master classes at a negotiated rate
The dates given in the program are flexible and can be changed with reasonable notice to course participants by Lina stein.
All materials are supplied by myself other than a few essentials ,such as thimbles scissors, needles unless otherwise stated on the course outline.
·Depending on numbers, the workshops will be held in my studio (Rosmoney) or alternatively in another venue.
·All courses include materials for one hat ,Should you want to make more than one piece,materials are available for purchase from lina
·Lunch and light refreshments will also be provided ,
·Courses run from 10am to 5 pm
·A 50 % deposit is required with bookings.
·Deposits are non-refundable but your booking can be transferred with 7 days notice.
· If you cancel the course without giving sufficient notice (7 days), the full cost of the course will still be payable and your place is non-transferable.
· Should Accommodation be required, I can recommend you a selection of B&B’s and Hotels in the town
Please pay the Deposit by P.O, cheque made payable to Lina Stein or via PAYPAL INVOICE
(Pease Contact Lina first!!) with your booking,
To; Lina Stein Millinery, Uisce Saol, Rosmoney, Westport, Co. Mayo,
Tel. 098 28449 ,
linasteinhats@eircom.net
HAPPY HATTING
Summer /Autumn 2013..…
In addition to the dates suggested below , we can travel to another location both here in Ireland and overseas to host workshops , we offer group classes and are open to discuss any other hatty-subjects you may be interested in learning
·Thursday -Friday 4th-5th July 2013 NEW!!!!
for intermediate-advanced
+ Sculpt your Block
Using your hands and a Basic wooden hat block, you will learn how to put an idea of a special shape into 3-D and create a new block that you will be able to use at home yourself.
The block can be used as a module itself or combined with your regular dome block to further make hats!
Day one; you will create your block with the clay and take a casting
Day two; You will finish stabilise the dry cast and harden with varnish
Cost ; €260
Deposit;€50
·Saturday-Sunday 6th-7th July 2013
A follow on course for intermediate/advanced
Sophisticated Cocktail Stunners- Working with Buckram and Fabrics
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece. If you would like to make a Top hat that is covered in satin or simply a mother-of-the-bride pill box , this course will very interesting to you !!
You will use your own fabric to make an amazing hat and learn about the versatility of BUCKRAM.
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense Workshop is for you!
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion techniques of using material
During this two day workshop,
and learn new You will acquire the skills to block your own shape, using Buckram as your base material.
Cover it with fabric of your choice, and
Finish and line it to a high level.
Choose from a variety of covering techniques including the tailored pleated finish or
experiment using distressed fabrics
Cost : €350
Deposit €50
Suitable for intermediate to advanced
·Wednesday 10th July 2013
An Introduction to Millinery
Feathered Creations and Sinamay Headpieces
Take a day out of your hectic program and put those Idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, straw, veiling ,Flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design / Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques of making trimmings using SINAMAY and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a sinamay base by following traditional Millinery techniques, then you will learn how to make various design features such as swirls, curls, fans and more using Sinamay and finally you will embellish your hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard
Cost: €220
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplies
·Saturday-Sunday 12-13th July 2013
Make a Stunning Race hat
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion. Using Parisisal straw and sinamay you will be guided through the process of making a brimmed hat, from blocking through to trimming. And when people ask you, “Where did you get that hat?” You can answer that you made it yourself!
This course includes enough sinamay and straw to make one hat with brim plus wire and petersham. Trimming is included
During this 2 day course, we will go through the basics of couture millinery using Sinamay ,the main material along with fabrics such as silk and satins, crinolines and flowers.
We will discover the different techniques necessary for creating a hat made of Parisisal and Sinamay, and you will have the opportunity to create a trimming suitable for the occasion
Cost: €300
Deposit€150
·Wednesday 17th July 2013 NEW again for the Autumn
Felt Fascinators / Cocktail Hats
for Beginners
Have fun creating your very own Felt fascinator and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques like moulding and stretching and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a base made out of Millinery Felt following traditional Millinery techniques,
?Make flowers, swirls and curls out of felt., and then using pieces of felt ,create exciting trims for your special hat to the party .
?You can also embellish the hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keep things simple!
Cost: €260
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
· Friday-Saturday 19-20 July 2013
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Sophisticated Cocktail Stunners- Working with Buckram and fabrics
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece
.If you would like to make a Top hat that is covered in satin or simply a mother-of-the-bride pill box , this course will very interesting to you !!
You will use your own fabric to make and amazing hat and learn about the versatility of BUCKRAM.
During this two day workshop,
Finish it to a high level.
Choose from a variety of covering techniques
including the tailored pleated finish or
experiment using distressed fabrics
Cost : €350
Deposit €50
Suitable for intermediate to advanced
· Thursday 25th May -Sunday 2th July 2013
Summer Millinery Marathon - pushing your millinery skills to a higher level…
Irelands only serious Hat making Retreat, 4 Days of Millinery-Immersion
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense 3/5 Day Workshop is for you!
Your rollercoaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a Sinamay head piece or fascinator, then you get more technical and expand your knowledge by designing and making a straw hat that would be suitable for any fancy wedding or race meeting. The final piece of your course will be an elaborate cocktail hat.
Topics covered;
On day one under my expert guidance, you will learn how to;
- recognize which style of hat would suit different people
- design your own creation, and learn to shape and
manipulate Sinamay
- to achieve a beautiful headpiece that can be embellished
with colourful feathers and beads.
On day two you will, using a special milliner’s straw- Parisisal
And Sinamay
- design a basic shape of a hat
- shape straw by blocking over one of my many rare and
amazing wooden blocks
- Using traditional Millinery methods taught for generations.
- Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat
On day three
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
Day Four
- you will make a button hat using Parisisal or sinamay and expand your blocking skills
, block it and trim to your specifications
- Trim it with flowers, beads or whatever takes your fancy!
COST: 3 days €500
4 days €700
·Wednesday 31st July 2013
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Button Hats…an introduction to Blocking
Ideal for those of you already skilled in making headpieces using Sinamay , this workshop will guide you through the process of blocking a simple yet very fashionable “ BUTTON HAT” or as I call them “ BI-BI’S”
Material used will be either Sinamay or Parisisal.
You can then proceed to trim your little darling using your already present skills or let Lina show you a few more tricks to add your basket of Millinery know-how.
Cost: €250
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Thursday-Friday 1st- 2nd August 2013
Eclipse and Saucer Hats…An all in one creation!!!
Using Lina’s varied collection of old and new Millinery Blocks including NEW ECLIPSE AND SAUCER shapes that were seen at the recent Royal Wedding you are guaranteed to create a stunning hat to a professional finish.
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion.
During this 2 day course we will go through the basics of couture millinery
We will discover the different techniques necessary for creating a hat, and you will have the opportunity to create a trimming suitable for the occasion.
On day one you will work with Sinamay;
-Learn about the composition and variety of Sinamay
-Design a basic shape of a hat taking in all your personal measurements
-Shape the Straw over one of Lina’s many amazing wooden blocks.
-Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat and let it settle until you take it to the next level.
On day two
-After a good nights rest, your hat will come together and you’ll trim and finish it .
WHATS INCLUDED.
oall materials for making one head piece ,one hat will be supplied
olunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea will be provided each course day
What’s needed?
ointermediate to advanced sewing skills
oLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Cost €320
Deposit €100
·Wednesday-Sunday 21st -25th August 2013
A Mid-Summer Milliners Dream - 5 Days of Millinery!
Irelands only serious Hat making Retreat,
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense 3/5 Day Workshop is for you!
Your rollercoaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a Sinamay head piece or fascinator, then you get more technical and expand your knowledge by designing and making a straw hat that would be suitable for any fancy wedding or race meeting. The final piece of your course will be an elaborate cocktail hat.
Topics covered;
On day one under my expert guidance, you will learn how to;
- recognize which style of hat would suit different people
- design your own creation, and learn to shape and
manipulate Sinamay
- to achieve a beautiful headpiece that can be embellished
with colourful feathers and beads.
On day two you will, using a special milliner’s straw- Parisisal
And Sinamay
- design a basic shape of a hat
- shape straw/sinamay by blocking over one of my many rare and
amazing wooden blocks
- Using traditional Millinery methods taught for generations.
- Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat
On day three
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
Day Four and Five Cocktail Hats
- The next two days will be spent venturing through the various steps of designing
- And constructing a Cocktail hat using Buckram as the base fabric
- You will learn to block the desired shape, wire and cover it with your own fabric
- Trim it with flowers, beads or whatever takes your fancy!
COST: 3 days €500
5 days €800
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Accommodation is not included
Light lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials and trimmings for 3 hats that you take home
WHAT’S NEEDED?
Intermediate to advanced sewing skills
Lots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
·Wednesday 28th August 2013
An Introduction to Millinery
Feathered Creations and Sinamay Headpieces
Take a day out of your hectic program and put those Idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, straw, veiling ,Flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design / Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques of making trimmings using SINAMAY and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a sinamay base by following traditional Millinery techniques, then you will learn how to make various design features such as swirls, curls, fans and more using Sinamay and finally you will embellish your hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard
Cost: €220
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Thursday-Friday 29th-30th August 2013
Working With Sinamay and Straw or make that ultimate race hat!
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion. Using Parisisal straw and sinamay you will be guided through the process of making a brimmed hat, from blocking through to trimming. And when people as you, “Where did you get that hat?” You can answer that you made it yourself! This course includes enough sinamay and straw to make one hat with brim plus wire and petersham. Trimming is included
Using Lina’s varied collection of old and new Millinery Blocks including ECLIPSE AND SAUCER shapes that were seen at the recent Royal Wedding you are guaranteed to create a stunning hat to a professional finish.
During this 2 day course we will go through the basics of couture millinery
We will discover the different techniques necessary for creating a hat, and you will have the opportunity to create a trimming suitable for the occasion.
On day one you will work with Millinery Straws;
-Learn about the composition and variety of Straws,
-Design a basic shape of a hat taking in all your personal measurements
-Shape the Straw over one of Lina’s many amazing wooden blocks.
-Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat and let it settle until you take it to the next level.
On day two
-After a good nights rest, your hat will come together and you’ll trim and finish it .
WHATS INCLUDED.
oall materials for making one head piece ,one hat will be supplied
olunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea will be provided each course day
oa complimentary hat-box to take home your creations!!
What’s needed?
ointermediate to advanced sewing skills
oLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Cost €300
Deposit €100
·Sunday 1st September 2013
A Follow-on Course for Beginners
Sculptured Sinamay /Lace Headpiece
During the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, and incorporate stiffened lace into your design.
You will be using skills from past workshops as well as new ones you will learn here.
Shape the Sinamay by hand using methods learnt in previous workshops to create stunning elegant hats that bring the 50’s era to mind,
Stiffen and cut out lace to create 3- dimensional effects and trim it with your hat
Create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50 Sinamay and basic materials supplied . Lace, will not be not supplied.
Wednesday - Sunday 4th - 8th September 2013
Fabulous Felt...Lets start the autumn with a blast of steaml!!!
5 days of working with sumptuous Millinery Felt
Discover the different techniques of working this material and make 3 hats.!!
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense 3/5 Day Workshop is for you!
Your rollercoaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a Felt fascinator, then you get more technical and expand your knowledge by designing and making a structured felt hat that would be suitable for any fancy wedding or race meeting. The final piece of your course will be an elaborate and exotically hand moulded Cloche - style hat.
Topics covered;
On day one - Felt Fascinator
under my expert guidance, you will learn how to;
- recognize which style of hat would suit different people
- Block and shape millinery wool felt over a fascinator block,
- trim however you so wish, discover the infinite possibilities felt has to offer!
On day two- Structured Blocking
you will, using a special milliner’s Fur felt “ Velour”
-learn about the terminology and technical details that are vital to a milliner
- design a basic shape of a hat
- shape Felt by blocking over one of my many rare and
amazing wooden blocks
- Using traditional Millinery methods taught for generations.
- Stiffen and wire the different parts of the hat
On day three
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
Day Four and Five - Free form Blocking
- The next two days will be spent venturing through the various steps of designing a CLOCHE HAT unique only to yourself
go with the flow and let your creative soul lead the way!
Using Millinery felt and a block , shape your hat by hand giving it soft curves,pleats and swirls….
- Trim it with flowers, beads or whatever takes your fancy!
COST: 3 days €500
5 days €800
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Lina's lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials and trimmings for 3 hats that you take home and reading notes will be supplied.Transport from Westport train station if required.
WHAT’S NEEDED?
Intermediate to advanced sewing skillsLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Note: This course is also available as a 3 day Intensive for those wishing for just a shorter Millinery experience or for whom time is an issue
·Tuesday 10th September 2013 NEW
Dip-Dye ,Tie-Dye and Free-Form Sisal - endless possibilities!
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the refined art of making hats by completing a headpiece /fascinator using the traditional Millinery Straw “Parisisal”
Focus will be on…
-using conventional dyes you will dye your material to your desire.. dip dying, painting, or even tie dying
-blocking the straw over a button block , and letting the organic flow guide you to create and amazing sculptural headpiece. Create soft curves and gentle lines
-Learning how to have a professional finish
-Create a trimming using your left over straw strip such as sisal flowers, waves,and ruffles!
All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard
Cost: €250
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Thursday 12th September 2013 for beginners
Feathered Creations and Sinamay Head pieces
Take a day out of your hectic program and put those Idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, straw, veiling ,Flowers or beads.
-Focus will be on creating a sinamay base and making trimmings ,manipulating and distorting the Sinamay to achieve amazing results.
Then putting it all together to create your hat!!
Cost: €200
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
· Friday 13th September 2013 NEW!!!!
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Flat-brimmed Sculptured Sinamay /Lace Headpiece
During the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, and incorporate stiffened lace into your design.
Shape the Sinamay by hand and iron using previously learnt techniques to create stunning elegant hats that bring the 50’s era to mind, and trim it with your lace. Learn to create 3-D lace flowers and to
create exotic and stunning head pieces!!!!!!
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50
Winten Couture Specials…….
·Saturday-Sunday 14th -16th September 2013
A follow on course for intermediate/advanced
Sophisticated Cocktail Stunners- Working with Buckram and Fabrics
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece. If you would like to make a Top hat that is covered in satin or simply a mother-of-the-bride pill box , this course will very interesting to you !!
You will use your own fabric to make an amazing hat and learn about the versatility of BUCKRAM.
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession or simply want to completely immerse yourself in the world of hats, then this intense Workshop is for you!
This is the perfect course if you have always wanted to make your own couture hat for that special occasion techniques of using material
During this two day workshop,
and learn new You will acquire the skills to block your own shape, using Buckram as your base material.
Cover it with fabric of your choice, and
Finish and line it to a high level.
Choose from a variety of covering techniques including the tailored pleated finish or
experiment using distressed fabrics
Cost : €350
Deposit €50
Suitable for intermediate to advanced
·Saturday-Sunday 21st-22nd September 2013
FELT HAT MAKING -Cloche Hats and Blocked hats
Prepare yourself for the long winter ahead
and get busy creating a beautiful fur-felt hat for you to wear
Make a warm/stylish fur- felt hat using traditional methods,that will be demonstrated by Lina
-Choose from my wide range of wooden shapes ( Blocks)
-Trim to your own style.
Workshop will focus on;
-The basic principles of millinery
-it will comprise of working with millinery felt,
-blocking the hats over wooden blocks, stiffening
-working with steam, hand moulding the felt , etc
-finishing … trimming to your own desire.
Suitable for beginners, but must have sewing skills!
Cost; €300
Dep: €150
·Tuesday 24th September 2013
Sinamay Tuesday - An Introduction to Millinery
Take a day out of your hectic program and put those Idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, straw, veiling ,Flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design / Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques of making trimmings using SINAMAY and then
you can let your imagination run wild
Focus will be on creating a sinamay base by following traditional Millinery techniques, then you will learn how to make various design features such as swirls, curls, fans and more using Sinamay and finally you will embellish your hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard
Cost: €220
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
Details and Conditions
If none of the course dates are suitable or you have particular wishes ,Do not hesitate to contact me regarding your requests
There will be a minimum of two participants in each class advertised,
I am however available for special one-to-one master classes at a negotiated rate
The dates given in the program are flexible and can be changed with reasonable notice to course participants by Lina stein.
All materials are supplied by myself other than a few essentials ,such as thimbles scissors, needles unless otherwise stated on the course outline.
·Depending on numbers, the workshops will be held in my studio (Rosmoney) or alternatively in another venue.
·All courses include materials for one hat ,Should you want to make more than one piece,materials are available for purchase from lina
·Lunch and light refreshments will also be provided ,
·Courses run from 10am to 5 pm
·A 50 % deposit is required with bookings.
·Deposits are non-refundable but your booking can be transferred with 7 days notice.
· If you cancel the course without giving sufficient notice (7 days), the full cost of the course will still be payable and your place is non-transferable.
· Should Accommodation be required, I can recommend you a selection of B&B’s and Hotels in the town
Please pay the Deposit by P.O, cheque made payable to Lina Stein or via PAYPAL INVOICE
(Pease Contact Lina first!!) with your booking,
To; Lina Stein Millinery, Uisce Saol, Rosmoney, Westport, Co. Mayo,
Tel. 098 28449 ,
linasteinhats@eircom.net
HAPPY HATTING