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The Lina Stein Millinery
Workshop Spring Summer 2010
· Saturday -Sunday 6th-7th March 2010
MASTER CLASS IN “ THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD”
DUBLIN
Lina Stein comes to Dublin again after a succession of highly enjoyable and productive workshops in cooperation with
“THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD “
Dublin
www.yellowbrickroad.ie
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and
Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then
you can let your imagination run wild
For details on what will be covered and prices contact the Yellow Brick Road directly
( see link above)
·Thursday 11th March 2010
NEW SCULPURED SINAMAY HEAD PIECES-
During the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work
and manipulate the versatile material Sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces,
embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers
to create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50
suitable for beginners and intermediate with basic sewing skills
sinamay /feathers and crin supplied
·Friday-Saturday 19th-20th March 2010
WORKING WITH SINAMAY AND STRAW
During this 2 day course we will go through the basics of couture millinery
using sinamay and sisal as the main materials.
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 and reading notes 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 €50
·Thursday 25th March 2010 for beginners
An Introduction to Millinery
FEATHERED CREATIONS AND SINAMAY HEADPIECES
Take a day out of your hectic program and put thoseidle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, Sinamay, straw, veiling, flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and
technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then
you can let your imagination run wild
Cost: €200
Deposit €50
Suitable for beginners, materials supplied
·Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31,2010
A Spring Millinery Marathon
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession, then this intense 3/5 Day Workshop is for you!
Your rollercoaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a 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.
Proposed Itinerary;
·Arrive Saturday morning before 9.30 am on the 27/3/10
·Welcome tea/coffee, then delve straight into your first workshop with Lina- Sinamay head pieces
.........................break for lunch.................................
·Finish about 5.30pm- relax,return to your B&B/hotel, take a walk to the beach, or simply have a rest and enjoy your achievement.
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 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 €700
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Light lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials for 3 hats that you take home
and reading notes
will be supplied
A COMPLIMENTARY HAT-BOX to take home your creations!
Work in the milliners studio and surround yourself with creative energies!
Transport from Westport train station if required.
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.
It 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!
Early booking is essential for this one as places are limited!!
·Saturday 3rd April 2010 for beginners
NEW SCULPURED SINAMAY HEAD PIECES-
·during the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces.
Embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers to create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €200
Deposit;€50
Suitable for beginners and intermediate with basic sewing skills
Sinamay /feathers and crin supplied
·Friday-Saturday 9th-10th April 2010
RACES SPECIAL
During this 2 day course you will create a stunning hat to match your special outfit that will definitely grab the judge’s attention!!
Work with the winner of the "2009 Galway Best Hat" to achieve the stylish and sleek look required
The basics of couture millinery-
Using Sinamay as 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, or something else altogether exotic and you will have the opportunity to
Create a trimming suitable for the occasion
Day one 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 two
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Light lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials for one hat that you take home and reading notes
will be supplied
A COMPLIMENTARY HAT-BOX to take home your creations!
Cost: €350
Deposit €150
·Saturday, 17th April 2010
A Follow-on Course
CRINOLINE AND COCKTAIL HATS
This is a great way to continue your travels on the road of hat making and expand your skills you acquired in previous beginners courses with Lina.
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, using the versatile crinoline and fabric of your choice.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and
Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a base and covering it following traditional Millinery techniques, and then embellishing the hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
Cost: €260
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied,
Suitable as a follow on course from the Sinamay-head pieces
·Sunday 18th April 2010 for beginners
SCULPURED SINAMAY HEAD PIECES-
·during the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces that are sculptural in nature.
Embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers to create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €200
Deposit;€50
Suitable for beginners and intermediate with basic sewing skills
Sinamay /feathers and crin supplied
·Friday-Saturday 23rd-24th April 2010
SOPHISTICATED COCKTAIL STUNNERS
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece, create a 50's style whimsey or construct a Top Hat covered in satin.
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
Sewing skills essential as this is a demanding module and there is a lot of hand sewing required
Buckrum and basic fabrics supplied, should you have a specific colour in mind, it would be essential to contact Lina
·Thursday 29th April 2010 for beginners
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, Sinamay, straw, veiling, flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then you can let your imagination run wild
Cost: €200
Deposit €50
Suitable for beginners, materials and lunch supplied
·Saturday-Sunday-Monday 1st -3rd May 2010
Bank Holiday Hat Madness
3 Days of intense Millinery Magic - make 2 hats
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession, then this intense 3 day Workshop is for you!
Your roller-coaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a 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
On day one under Lina’s expert guidance, you will create a head piece using SINAMAY and learn how to;
-recognize which style of hat would suit different people
-design your own creation
-work with sinamay
-make and finish your own head piece
On day two 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 three
-After a good nights rest, your hat will come together and you’ll trim and finish it.
WHATS INCLUDED.
O all materials for making one head piece ,one hat and reading notes will be supplied
o lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea will be provided each course day
o a complimentary hat-box to take home your creations!!
What’s needed?
O intermediate to advanced sewing skills
o Lots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
COST €500
Deposit €200
·Saturday-Sunday 7th-8th May 2010
New MILLINERY OPEN STUDIO WORKSHOP
Due to popular demand this workshop has been developed to enable students with good basic millinery skills to progress beyond intermediate level. This course will include important elements, such as a more considered approach to design and attention to detail and quality, with a focus on self-initiated projects and experimental ideas.
Many students who have progressed through the basic Millinery workshops and wish to progress further or just gain access to equipment and advice. This workshop enables students to pursue more personal projects but with the guidance of a professional milliner.
Exchange of ideas and interaction with other students will be encouraged to develop a broader view of techniques.
Please Note; A good basic knowledge of millinery is essential to enable you to gain the most from this class. This is not suitable for beginners
COST €300
Deposit €100
·Thursday 13th May 2010 for beginners
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, Sinamay, straw, veiling, flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
And learn about the classic art of Millinery design and technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then you can let your imagination run wild
Cost: €200
Deposit €50
Suitable for beginners, materials and lunch supplied
·Friday 14th May 2010
SCULPURED SINAMAY HEAD PIECES-
During the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces that are sculptural in nature.
Embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers to create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €200
Deposit;€50
suitable for beginners and intermediate with basic sewing skills
sinamay /feathers and crin supplied
The above two courses can be combined over the two days and taken as one.
COST; €350
·Friday-Saturday 22nd-23rd May 2010
WORKING WITH SINAMAY AND STRAW
During this 2 day course you will create a stunning straw hat to match your special outfit and that will definitely grab the judge’s attention!!
The basics of couture millinery-
Using Sinamay as 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, or something else altogether exotic and you will have the opportunity to
Create a trimming suitable for the occasion.
day one 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 two
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
Suitable for relative beginners with sewing skills
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Light lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials for one hat that you take home and reading notes
will be supplied
A COMPLIMENTARY HAT-BOX to take home your creations!
Cost: €350
Deposit;€150
·Saturday, 29th May 2010
A Follow-on Course
CRINOLINE AND COCKTAIL HATS
This is a great way to continue your travels on the road of hat making and expand your skills you acquired in previous beginners courses with Lina.
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, using the versatile crinoline and fabric of your choice.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and
Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a base and covering it following traditional Millinery techniques, and then embellishing the hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
Cost: €260
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied,
Suitable as a follow on course from the Sinamay-head piece
Details...........................................................................................................
If none of the course dates are suitable or you have particular wishes
Do not hesitate to contact me regarding your wishes
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
·Depending on numbers, the workshops will be held in my studio (Rosmoney) or alternatively in an alternative 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 ( for details see below).
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.
The Atlantic Coast Hotel
The Castlecourt Hotel
Boffin Lodge
Methods of Payment
We accept all kinds of payments.
Cash, cheque, Postal order ,bank transfer or payment via Paypal Invoice
For more information ,please contact Lina directly
Contact details; Lina Stein Millinery,
Uisce Saol, Rosmoney,
Westport, Co. Mayo,
Tel. 098 28449 ,
linasteinhats@eircom.net
Workshop Spring Summer 2010
· Saturday -Sunday 6th-7th March 2010
MASTER CLASS IN “ THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD”
DUBLIN
Lina Stein comes to Dublin again after a succession of highly enjoyable and productive workshops in cooperation with
“THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD “
Dublin
www.yellowbrickroad.ie
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and
Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then
you can let your imagination run wild
For details on what will be covered and prices contact the Yellow Brick Road directly
( see link above)
·Thursday 11th March 2010
NEW SCULPURED SINAMAY HEAD PIECES-
During the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work
and manipulate the versatile material Sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces,
embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers
to create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €220
Deposit;€50
suitable for beginners and intermediate with basic sewing skills
sinamay /feathers and crin supplied
·Friday-Saturday 19th-20th March 2010
WORKING WITH SINAMAY AND STRAW
During this 2 day course we will go through the basics of couture millinery
using sinamay and sisal as the main materials.
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 and reading notes 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 €50
·Thursday 25th March 2010 for beginners
An Introduction to Millinery
FEATHERED CREATIONS AND SINAMAY HEADPIECES
Take a day out of your hectic program and put thoseidle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, Sinamay, straw, veiling, flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and
technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then
you can let your imagination run wild
Cost: €200
Deposit €50
Suitable for beginners, materials supplied
·Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31,2010
A Spring Millinery Marathon
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession, then this intense 3/5 Day Workshop is for you!
Your rollercoaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a 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.
Proposed Itinerary;
·Arrive Saturday morning before 9.30 am on the 27/3/10
·Welcome tea/coffee, then delve straight into your first workshop with Lina- Sinamay head pieces
.........................break for lunch.................................
·Finish about 5.30pm- relax,return to your B&B/hotel, take a walk to the beach, or simply have a rest and enjoy your achievement.
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 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 €700
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Light lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials for 3 hats that you take home
and reading notes
will be supplied
A COMPLIMENTARY HAT-BOX to take home your creations!
Work in the milliners studio and surround yourself with creative energies!
Transport from Westport train station if required.
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.
It 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!
Early booking is essential for this one as places are limited!!
·Saturday 3rd April 2010 for beginners
NEW SCULPURED SINAMAY HEAD PIECES-
·during the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces.
Embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers to create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €200
Deposit;€50
Suitable for beginners and intermediate with basic sewing skills
Sinamay /feathers and crin supplied
·Friday-Saturday 9th-10th April 2010
RACES SPECIAL
During this 2 day course you will create a stunning hat to match your special outfit that will definitely grab the judge’s attention!!
Work with the winner of the "2009 Galway Best Hat" to achieve the stylish and sleek look required
The basics of couture millinery-
Using Sinamay as 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, or something else altogether exotic and you will have the opportunity to
Create a trimming suitable for the occasion
Day one 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 two
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Light lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials for one hat that you take home and reading notes
will be supplied
A COMPLIMENTARY HAT-BOX to take home your creations!
Cost: €350
Deposit €150
·Saturday, 17th April 2010
A Follow-on Course
CRINOLINE AND COCKTAIL HATS
This is a great way to continue your travels on the road of hat making and expand your skills you acquired in previous beginners courses with Lina.
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, using the versatile crinoline and fabric of your choice.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and
Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a base and covering it following traditional Millinery techniques, and then embellishing the hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
Cost: €260
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied,
Suitable as a follow on course from the Sinamay-head pieces
·Sunday 18th April 2010 for beginners
SCULPURED SINAMAY HEAD PIECES-
·during the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces that are sculptural in nature.
Embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers to create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €200
Deposit;€50
Suitable for beginners and intermediate with basic sewing skills
Sinamay /feathers and crin supplied
·Friday-Saturday 23rd-24th April 2010
SOPHISTICATED COCKTAIL STUNNERS
Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece, create a 50's style whimsey or construct a Top Hat covered in satin.
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
Sewing skills essential as this is a demanding module and there is a lot of hand sewing required
Buckrum and basic fabrics supplied, should you have a specific colour in mind, it would be essential to contact Lina
·Thursday 29th April 2010 for beginners
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, Sinamay, straw, veiling, flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then you can let your imagination run wild
Cost: €200
Deposit €50
Suitable for beginners, materials and lunch supplied
·Saturday-Sunday-Monday 1st -3rd May 2010
Bank Holiday Hat Madness
3 Days of intense Millinery Magic - make 2 hats
If you are interested in Millinery as a profession, then this intense 3 day Workshop is for you!
Your roller-coaster ride into the Millinery world will take off with making a 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
On day one under Lina’s expert guidance, you will create a head piece using SINAMAY and learn how to;
-recognize which style of hat would suit different people
-design your own creation
-work with sinamay
-make and finish your own head piece
On day two 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 three
-After a good nights rest, your hat will come together and you’ll trim and finish it.
WHATS INCLUDED.
O all materials for making one head piece ,one hat and reading notes will be supplied
o lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea will be provided each course day
o a complimentary hat-box to take home your creations!!
What’s needed?
O intermediate to advanced sewing skills
o Lots of imagination and buckets of energy!!
COST €500
Deposit €200
·Saturday-Sunday 7th-8th May 2010
New MILLINERY OPEN STUDIO WORKSHOP
Due to popular demand this workshop has been developed to enable students with good basic millinery skills to progress beyond intermediate level. This course will include important elements, such as a more considered approach to design and attention to detail and quality, with a focus on self-initiated projects and experimental ideas.
Many students who have progressed through the basic Millinery workshops and wish to progress further or just gain access to equipment and advice. This workshop enables students to pursue more personal projects but with the guidance of a professional milliner.
Exchange of ideas and interaction with other students will be encouraged to develop a broader view of techniques.
Please Note; A good basic knowledge of millinery is essential to enable you to gain the most from this class. This is not suitable for beginners
COST €300
Deposit €100
·Thursday 13th May 2010 for beginners
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, Sinamay, straw, veiling, flowers or beads.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
And learn about the classic art of Millinery design and technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then you can let your imagination run wild
Cost: €200
Deposit €50
Suitable for beginners, materials and lunch supplied
·Friday 14th May 2010
SCULPURED SINAMAY HEAD PIECES-
During the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces that are sculptural in nature.
Embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers to create exotic and stunning head pieces
Cost ; €200
Deposit;€50
suitable for beginners and intermediate with basic sewing skills
sinamay /feathers and crin supplied
The above two courses can be combined over the two days and taken as one.
COST; €350
·Friday-Saturday 22nd-23rd May 2010
WORKING WITH SINAMAY AND STRAW
During this 2 day course you will create a stunning straw hat to match your special outfit and that will definitely grab the judge’s attention!!
The basics of couture millinery-
Using Sinamay as 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, or something else altogether exotic and you will have the opportunity to
Create a trimming suitable for the occasion.
day one 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 two
- Your hat will come together and you will trim and finish it.
Suitable for relative beginners with sewing skills
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Light lunch, teas/coffee and afternoon tea
All Materials for one hat that you take home and reading notes
will be supplied
A COMPLIMENTARY HAT-BOX to take home your creations!
Cost: €350
Deposit;€150
·Saturday, 29th May 2010
A Follow-on Course
CRINOLINE AND COCKTAIL HATS
This is a great way to continue your travels on the road of hat making and expand your skills you acquired in previous beginners courses with Lina.
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, using the versatile crinoline and fabric of your choice.
Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau
and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and
Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein
She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then
you can let your imagination run wild
·Focus will be on creating a base and covering it following traditional Millinery techniques, and then embellishing the hat with Crinoline, beads, feathers, or just keeping things simple!
Cost: €260
Deposit €100
Materials and light lunch supplied,
Suitable as a follow on course from the Sinamay-head piece
Details...........................................................................................................
If none of the course dates are suitable or you have particular wishes
Do not hesitate to contact me regarding your wishes
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
·Depending on numbers, the workshops will be held in my studio (Rosmoney) or alternatively in an alternative 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 ( for details see below).
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.
The Atlantic Coast Hotel
The Castlecourt Hotel
Boffin Lodge
Methods of Payment
We accept all kinds of payments.
Cash, cheque, Postal order ,bank transfer or payment via Paypal Invoice
For more information ,please contact Lina directly
Contact details; Lina Stein Millinery,
Uisce Saol, Rosmoney,
Westport, Co. Mayo,
Tel. 098 28449 ,
linasteinhats@eircom.net
The One Stop Supplier to the Millinery trade
Leading Suppliers of quality felt and straws