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Fascinator workshops, millinery & hat making courses
 

 

 

Combining afternoon tea with millinery craft workshops, in association with our sister company Clara Bows.

Our Fascinator Workshops introduce you to the skills and techniques involved in producing these elegant fashion accessories.

The goal of the workshop is for you to make your own unique fascinator or cocktail hat in a fun and relaxed group setting, tutored and guided through the creative process by experienced milliner Vicky Rowe.

A great hen party idea
A half-day Fascinator Workshop makes a great hen party theme, an idea for a birthday party activity, or simply as the focus for a get-together with a group of friends.

To complete the picture, you can opt to include a scrumptious afternoon tea served on gorgeous vintage china that will make it an event of pure girlie indulgence!

No special skills required
The workshops cater for all abilities, so whether you’ve never threaded a needle in your life or you’re sewing-mad we ensure that everyone gets the most out of the experience.

Further tuition
We can also provide full-day workshops for those who wish to learn more and take things on to the next level. And if you want to explore more of what millinery has to offer then enquire about our one-to-one hat-making courses and tuition.

Scheduled courses & private parties
Our Fascinator Workshops are run at some beautiful venues (for details see the PDF linked alongside) or can be arranged as a private party at a location of your own choosing.

For private parties we do require a minimum of 6 people; if you can raise a party of 8 then the organiser goes free! We can accommodate larger groups too. If it's not practical to raise a full party then consider joining in with one of our scheduled courses.

For group bookings you can select from a variety of workshop themes and packages that encompass a treasure trove of decorative items such as vintage brooches, fresh water pearls, beads, lace, Swarovski crystals, feathers, satin and velvet.

Prices start from only £49 per person which includes all materials for your own unique creation.

Our hen party workshops got a special write-up from the editor of Cosmopolitan Bride in the June/July 2010 edition, click here to view...

 

 

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What is a fascinator?
Fascinators are a decorative accessory worn as an alternative to a hat. Commonly assembled from any combination of feathers, flowers, beads and fine fabrics, they attach to the hair by a clip, comb or band. Popular in past eras, the fascinator is now making a strong comeback as an up-to-the-moment fashion accessory, ideal for accessorising stylish evening wear outfits. They offer a distinctive alternative to wearing a hat at any formal occasion, including weddings.


 
 
Our Fascinator Workshops and millinery courses are run in association with sister company Clara Bows.

Clara Bows millinery - cloche hats and fashion accessories

 
 

 
  For full details of our Fascinator Workshop packages, event venues, prices, and booking form please see this PDF download: Fascinator Workshops Brochure (PDF) (1.3mb)  
 

 
  "Thanks for being such a great teacher! It was the best hen party a girl could hope for" - Joanne (the bride)

"I had an amazing time learning new skills and the materials supplied were a wide and beautiful range.  I felt overcome with creativity!" - Vicky Smith

"Fantastic! I really enjoyed learning how to make a fascinator and I know I'll be making more. A lovely evening!" - Sara
 
     
              

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