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Hatwalk in Wonderland 2008HATWALK SUMMER SCHOOL 2008

4th - 15th AUGUST 2008, Edinburgh's Telford College

After the success of our first summer school, HATWALK Summer School 2008 brings a choice of 5 classes for beginners through to experienced milliners. All courses (except the study day) will take place at Edinburgh's Telford College, 350 Granton Road, Edinburgh EH5 1QE

If you would like to attend one of these courses please contact Fenella Kerr on 07946 710099 or email fenella@hatwalk.co.uk, or download the booking form here.

SKILLS
Getting started in millinery, the basics
DATE & TIME
4th & 5th August, 10:00 am till 5:00 pm
FEE
£120 for 2 days (maximum 12 students)
LEVEL
No experience necessary
TEACHER
Felicity Faichney, Fenella Kerr
   
For anyone who wants to learn the basic techniques used in the wonderful art of millinery. We will be using traditional materials such as buckram, felt, sinamay and wire. The aim is to create a unique headpiece or hat using the skills you have acquired during the course.

DEVELOPING
Making a felt hat from start to finish
DATE & TIME
7th & 8th August, 10:00 am till 5:00 pm
FEE
£120 for 2 days (maximum 8 students)
LEVEL
No experience necessary
TEACHER
Fenella Kerr
   
For people who want to learn to make a felt hat- this will including blocking and trimming. You will be able to choose the style and shape depending on the blocks available.

EVOLVING
Making a fantasy headpiece
DATE & TIME
12th & 13th August, 10:00 am till 5:00 pm
FEE
£120 for 2 days (maximum 8 students)
LEVEL
Some experience required. Suitable for teachers
TEACHER
Felicity Faichney
   
Let your imagination run riot and create a sculptural headpiece suitable for the stage or exhibiting.

MASTERING
Theatrical millinery with Jane Smith, London
DATE & TIME
5th - 8th August including a half day study day, 10:00 am till 5:00 pm
FEE
£200 for 3 days (maximum 8 students)
LEVEL
Experience required. Suitable for professional milliners
TEACHER
Jane Smith
   
Jane Smith is undoubtedly one of the UK's most talented theatrical milliner. She will be teaching the art of stitched strip straw so if you want to create a bonnet or boater, now's the time.

MASTERING
Couture millinery with Ian Bennett, London
DATE & TIME
11th - 13th August, 10:00 am till 5:00 pm
FEE
£200 for 3 days (maximum 8 students)
LEVEL
Experience required. Suitable for professional milliners
TEACHER
Ian Bennett
   
We are delighted to welcome Ian Bennett to this year's summer school. He will be sharing his knowledge of dying feathers and working with bias sinamay brims. The couture experience!
   
STUDYING
Hats behind the scenes at the Museum of Scotland
DATE & TIME
6th August, 10:00 am till 2:00 pm
FEE
£20 (maximum 16 students)
LEVEL
Open to all
VENUE
Museum of Scotland Store, Customs House, Leith, Edinburgh
   
If you would like to attend one of these courses please contact Fenella Kerr on 07946 710099 or email fenella@hatwalk.co.uk, or download the booking form here.