Date: Monday 7th April 10am - 2pm
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Location: Isabella Josie, 10 Castle Mews, Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG

Do you have a treasured hat that’s seen better days? Whether it’s vintage or modern, felt or straw, this workshop is designed to help you revive and refresh your favourite pieces. Join us for a hands-on studio day where you’ll learn professional millinery techniques to restore your hats and their trimmings. Plus, discover how to replicate these skills at home using everyday household items.

What You'll Learn:

• Hat Shaping and Resizing: Use specialist tools like hat stretchers, millinery blocks, and steamers to reshape and resize your hats.
• Trimming Restoration: Revive or replace decorative elements such as flowers, feathers, ribbons, and bows. Learn to bring flattened feathers back to life and rejuvenate tired trims. (A small additional charge may apply for replacement trimmings if required.)
• Repair Techniques: Master methods to mend dents, holes, or frayed edges using hand-stitching and other millinery techniques.
• Care and Maintenance: Discover the best ways to care for your hats, including cleaning, storing, and basic repairs using household tools and materials.

Workshop Highlights:

• Bring a selection of hats to evaluate, then choose 1-2 to focus on during the session.
• Work with professional millinery tools and materials, including steamers, blocks, and specialty brushes.
• Receive expert guidance in a supportive and creative studio environment.

Who Is This Workshop For?
This course is ideal for anyone looking to revive their hats, from sentimental vintage pieces to contemporary fashion favourites. No previous sewing or millinery experience is required, making it suitable for beginners and seasoned hat lovers alike.

Booking Information:
Spaces are limited to 6 participants to ensure personalised attention. All specialised tools and basic materials are included in the workshop fee. If new trimmings are required, a small additional cost will apply.

Give your hats the TLC they deserve—revive, repair, and restore in this exciting workshop!