Draped Couture Cloche Class
Couture Cloches is a two-day workshop focused on the iconic cloche hat, a 1920s fashion staple known for its cozy, bell-like shape.
Tierre Taylor, renowned for her exquisite couture cloches, will share her draping secrets and unique trim techniques. You’ll learn to create a custom cloche by draping a felt hood on a balsa block, stabilizing the fit with a sweatband, and reinforcing the shape with millinery wire. Finish your hat with a grosgrain edge and decorative trim to highlight its stunning lines.
All materials are included, and hand sewing skills are required. Feel free to bring any decorative elements you’d like to incorporate into your design.
East Village Hats (New York) - Saturday, Oct 11th 9-12 and Sunday, Oct 12th 10-5
David Dunkley Fine Millinery (Toronto) - Saturday, Nov 22nd 10-1 and Sunday, Nov 23rd 10-5
Wet Felt a Hat Workshop
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of felting—a captivating technique that transforms layers of merino wool into a robust and texturally rich fabric through the magic of hot soapy water.
In this hands-on workshop, you will not only discover the fascinating felting process but also learn how to craft a seamless sculptural form perfect for creating stunning hats, stylish bags, and unique vessels. By the end of the day, you will walk away with a fully felted and beautifully blocked hat, ready to showcase your newfound skills! Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and master the art of felting!
East Village Hats (New York) - Monday, Oct. 13th 10-5
David Dunkley Fine Millinery (Toronto) - Sunday, November 9th 10-5
Turban Workshop
What could be more effortlessly chic than slipping on a stylish turban—especially on a less-than-perfect hair day? Whether worn casually or as a statement piece for an evening event, turbans offer versatile elegance and can be crafted from a wide variety of fabrics to suit any occasion.
Turbans gained popularity during the 1940s, when fabric rationing led women to repurpose garments as fashionable headwear—even in the midst of wartime austerity. Today, they remain a symbol of creativity, resilience, and style.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to hand-sew your own turban from start to finish with Master Milliner Tierre Taylor. You’ll stitch your unique design into a beautifully wearable accessory that blends comfort with sophistication.