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Spring Beginnings 2012..…With lina Stein
· Friday-Saturday-Sunday 24-25-26th February 2012
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-Sunday 29th February-4th March 2012
A Spring Millinery Marathon - pushing your millinery skills to a higher level…
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!!
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. t is also one of the first of its kind in Ireland, giving the students an intense creative work out, so, if you have itchy fingers and are ready to plough into a new profession- then this is the one for you!
·Wednesday 7th March 2012
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
3 INDIVIDUAL MASTER-CLASSES AT THE ENNIS CREATIVE ARTS CENTER
·Friday-Saturday-Sunday 9-10-11th March 2012
-SCULPTURED FANNED SINAMAY
- learn to create amazing shapes and head pieces with pleated Sinamay
-PILL BOXES
-Covering buckram shapes with fabric of your choice. Learn about different covering techniques to achieve a flawless finish… no pleats or folds!!!!
- INTRODUCTION TO MILLINERY
-Sinamay headpieces- learn basic manipulation methods to create stunning hat-like creations!
for details contact Shirley Bredin on 086 0443434 or visit her on facebook
Ennis creative Arts center
·Friday 16th March 2012 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 using previously learnt techniques to create stunning elegant hats that bring the 50’s era to mind, and trim it with your lace
create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50
·Saturday-Sunday 17th-18th March 2012
Working With Sinamay and Straw
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
· Wednesday 21st March - Saturday 24th March 2012
Prepare yourself for the Racing Season ahead with this Millinery Bonanza
Prepare yourself for the fun filled week ahead by designing and making your own hats or fascinators to wear to the race track.
Let Lina Advise you on all aspects of the “HAT” and over the next days show you how to make a marvellous hat or headpiece, that will turn the judges heads!
Wednesday- Thursday 21st-22nd March NEW!!!!
for intermediate-advanced
+ Block - making using Modelling clay
Using Modelling Clay, your hands and a Basic wooden hat block, you will learn how to put an idea 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
Friday-Saturday .23rd-24th March 2012 NEW!!!!
+ Eclipse and Saucer hats
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 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
What’s needed?
ointermediate to advanced sewing skills
oLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Cost €300
Deposit €100
The two courses above can be combined and taken as one workshop
·Friday 29TH March 2012 NEW!!!!
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
·Saturday 30th March 2012 NEW!!!!
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Creative - Artistic Sinamay -Saucer hats
If you are tired with your mono tone Sinamay and don’t want to pay the extra for the printed versions ,then this will be for you!!!
Re create your base material Sinamay using easily available materials around you to give amazing effects that change how your hat/headpiece looks….
Then proceed under lina guidance to turn your flat shape into a wonderful 3-D creation- give it twists and twirls and organic fluidity without it looking forced .
You will learn techniques to finish the hat to a professional level .
Cost: €250
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Sunday 31st March 2012 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 using previously learnt techniques to create stunning elegant hats that bring the 50’s era to mind, and trim it with your lace
create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50
· Wednesday 4th April- Saturday 7th April 2012
A Spring 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
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 and reading notes will be supplied
WHAT’S NEEDED?
Intermediate to advanced sewing skills
Lots 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
·Thursday 12th April 2012 NEW!!!!
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.
·Friday - Saturday 13th-14th April 2012
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Sophisticated Cocktail Stunners- Working with Buckram and Fabrics
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece. A must for all those serious about Millinery!
You will use your own fabric to make and amazing hat and learn about the versatility of BUCKRAM.
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 !!
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!
During this two day workshop,
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 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
·Friday-Saturday 20th-21st April 2012 NEW!!!!
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 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
What’s needed?
ointermediate to advanced sewing skills
oLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Cost €300
Deposit €100
·Thursday 26th April 2012
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: €260
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Friday 27th April 2012 NEW!!!!
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Creative - Artistic Sinamay -Saucer hats
If you are tired with your mono tone Sinamay and don’t want to pay the extra for the printed versions ,then this will be for you!!!
Re-create your base material Sinamay using easily available materials around you to give amazing effects that change how your hat/head-piece looks….
Then proceed under Lina's guidance to turn your flat shape into a wonderful 3-D creation- give it twists and twirls and organic fluidity without it looking forced .
You will learn techniques to finish the hat to a professional level .
Cost: €250
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Friday - Saturday 28th -29th April 2012
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,
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 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
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.
·Most materials are supplied by myself other than a few essentials ,such as thimbles scissors, needles
·Depending on numbers, the workshops will be held in my studio (Rosmoney) or alternatively in another venue.
·All courses include materials , which can also be purchased separately afterwards should you want to continue with your work
·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.
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
NOTE….
It is the policy of the Lina Stein School of Millinery that students are asked to respect the concept of “Intellectual Property”
The techniques and designs shown during the classes are purely for personal use/ purpose and are to enable the student to discover their own techniques, shapes and designs.
Any use of the notes in other educational establishments outside the Lina Stein School of Millinery is not permitted without the permission of Lina Stein.
I would also like to ask, if anyone wants to use my name “Lina Stein” in a press release, blog, or web-site etc to promote themselves ,it would be appreciated if they would contact me before hand for my consent to do so .
Thanking you….happy hatting !!!
Copyright Lina Stein 2007
· Friday-Saturday-Sunday 24-25-26th February 2012
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-Sunday 29th February-4th March 2012
A Spring Millinery Marathon - pushing your millinery skills to a higher level…
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!!
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. t is also one of the first of its kind in Ireland, giving the students an intense creative work out, so, if you have itchy fingers and are ready to plough into a new profession- then this is the one for you!
·Wednesday 7th March 2012
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
3 INDIVIDUAL MASTER-CLASSES AT THE ENNIS CREATIVE ARTS CENTER
·Friday-Saturday-Sunday 9-10-11th March 2012
-SCULPTURED FANNED SINAMAY
- learn to create amazing shapes and head pieces with pleated Sinamay
-PILL BOXES
-Covering buckram shapes with fabric of your choice. Learn about different covering techniques to achieve a flawless finish… no pleats or folds!!!!
- INTRODUCTION TO MILLINERY
-Sinamay headpieces- learn basic manipulation methods to create stunning hat-like creations!
for details contact Shirley Bredin on 086 0443434 or visit her on facebook
Ennis creative Arts center
·Friday 16th March 2012 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 using previously learnt techniques to create stunning elegant hats that bring the 50’s era to mind, and trim it with your lace
create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50
·Saturday-Sunday 17th-18th March 2012
Working With Sinamay and Straw
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
· Wednesday 21st March - Saturday 24th March 2012
Prepare yourself for the Racing Season ahead with this Millinery Bonanza
Prepare yourself for the fun filled week ahead by designing and making your own hats or fascinators to wear to the race track.
Let Lina Advise you on all aspects of the “HAT” and over the next days show you how to make a marvellous hat or headpiece, that will turn the judges heads!
Wednesday- Thursday 21st-22nd March NEW!!!!
for intermediate-advanced
+ Block - making using Modelling clay
Using Modelling Clay, your hands and a Basic wooden hat block, you will learn how to put an idea 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
Friday-Saturday .23rd-24th March 2012 NEW!!!!
+ Eclipse and Saucer hats
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 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
What’s needed?
ointermediate to advanced sewing skills
oLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Cost €300
Deposit €100
The two courses above can be combined and taken as one workshop
·Friday 29TH March 2012 NEW!!!!
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
·Saturday 30th March 2012 NEW!!!!
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Creative - Artistic Sinamay -Saucer hats
If you are tired with your mono tone Sinamay and don’t want to pay the extra for the printed versions ,then this will be for you!!!
Re create your base material Sinamay using easily available materials around you to give amazing effects that change how your hat/headpiece looks….
Then proceed under lina guidance to turn your flat shape into a wonderful 3-D creation- give it twists and twirls and organic fluidity without it looking forced .
You will learn techniques to finish the hat to a professional level .
Cost: €250
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Sunday 31st March 2012 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 using previously learnt techniques to create stunning elegant hats that bring the 50’s era to mind, and trim it with your lace
create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50
· Wednesday 4th April- Saturday 7th April 2012
A Spring 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
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 and reading notes will be supplied
WHAT’S NEEDED?
Intermediate to advanced sewing skills
Lots 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
·Thursday 12th April 2012 NEW!!!!
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.
·Friday - Saturday 13th-14th April 2012
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Sophisticated Cocktail Stunners- Working with Buckram and Fabrics
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece. A must for all those serious about Millinery!
You will use your own fabric to make and amazing hat and learn about the versatility of BUCKRAM.
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 !!
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!
During this two day workshop,
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 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
·Friday-Saturday 20th-21st April 2012 NEW!!!!
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 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
What’s needed?
ointermediate to advanced sewing skills
oLots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
Cost €300
Deposit €100
·Thursday 26th April 2012
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: €260
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Friday 27th April 2012 NEW!!!!
A Follow-on Course for Intermediate
Creative - Artistic Sinamay -Saucer hats
If you are tired with your mono tone Sinamay and don’t want to pay the extra for the printed versions ,then this will be for you!!!
Re-create your base material Sinamay using easily available materials around you to give amazing effects that change how your hat/head-piece looks….
Then proceed under Lina's guidance to turn your flat shape into a wonderful 3-D creation- give it twists and twirls and organic fluidity without it looking forced .
You will learn techniques to finish the hat to a professional level .
Cost: €250
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied
·Friday - Saturday 28th -29th April 2012
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,
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 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
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.
·Most materials are supplied by myself other than a few essentials ,such as thimbles scissors, needles
·Depending on numbers, the workshops will be held in my studio (Rosmoney) or alternatively in another venue.
·All courses include materials , which can also be purchased separately afterwards should you want to continue with your work
·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.
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
NOTE….
It is the policy of the Lina Stein School of Millinery that students are asked to respect the concept of “Intellectual Property”
The techniques and designs shown during the classes are purely for personal use/ purpose and are to enable the student to discover their own techniques, shapes and designs.
Any use of the notes in other educational establishments outside the Lina Stein School of Millinery is not permitted without the permission of Lina Stein.
I would also like to ask, if anyone wants to use my name “Lina Stein” in a press release, blog, or web-site etc to promote themselves ,it would be appreciated if they would contact me before hand for my consent to do so .
Thanking you….happy hatting !!!
Copyright Lina Stein 2007
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