In-person course
in Alnwick Maker & location details

Make your own contemporary sinamay halo headpiece

Contemporary black sinamay halo with contrast emerald green curled trim

Contemporary halo sinamay headpiece with contrast twists and swirls - navy and viva magenta

Checking placement of the lily trim

Work in progress - finishing the halo headband

Delighted student styling her halo headband with lily trim.

Work in progress - setting the twists and swirls

Contemporary halo sinamay headpiece with contrast twists and swirls - white and viva magenta

Contemporary halo sinamay headpiece with student's own purchased silk flower trim.

Collage - workshop making a contemporary halo sinamay headpiece

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Black sinamay halo with emerald green trimmed trim (side view right)

Black sinamay halo with emerald green trimmed trim (front view)

Black sinamay halo with emerald green trimmed trim (side view left)

Description

If you would like to make your own sinamay halo contemporary headpiece, ready for a wedding, summer party, or special event, in a colour to co-ordinate with your outfit, AND learn some basic millinery techniques along the way...then this is the course for you! This in-person workshop is designed to help you increase your understanding of sinamay (a core millinery product) and how to use it to make a sinamay halo base, an essential millinery technique. You will learn to create your very own fabulous halo-style wired headpiece, and then decorate it with a choice of trims. The course will give you an overview of working with sinamay (including manipulating the bias) as well as how to make sinamay trims including lilies, loops and swirls, to finish your own sophisticated headpiece. This in-person course is spread over two sessions, both lasting in the region of 2- 2.5 hours, with a break for lunch. It is suitable for beginners, though some sewing skills are helpful, and runs with two students only. For enquiries relating to larger groups please get in touch. It would be helpful if you could message me via the 'message the tutor' button before booking to inquire if your preferred date and time are available and to discuss lunch arrangements.

What's included in the price?

This in-person course includes all the basic millinery materials you need to make your headpiece. If you are interested in finishing your halo with premade flowers as your trimming option, please purchase a selection of small to medium silk-style artificial flowers before the class. I will guide you as to the position and attachment during the afternoon session. The course is structured to allow you time to work at your own pace, completing a little homework after the session.

Duration

5 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Margaret Woodliff Wright Millinery

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

I am a professional milliner, making hats for formal and informal occasions - weddings, ladies day racing, bridal headpieces, fascinators and contemporary accessories etc. Millinery classes for students interested in exploring heritage techniques, and making their own headpieces, etc. are delivered in person exclusively for Craft Courses in my NE studio, as well as for a number of local organisations, and galleries. Please get in touch if you are interested in a 1:1 class in person or via Zoom.