In this 2-day course, you will learn how to block with leather using 'percher' or fascinator wooden hat blocks as the hat base. You will learn how to use different foundation materials including buckrum, felt and fosshape to create a structure, then stretch the leather around the base and finish with wire and lining. The end piece will be good enough to wear for any occasion.

In addition to our weekend hat making courses this programme gives a more in depth understanding of the techniques used to produce stylish and contemporary hats. Each term will focus on different materials and methods: Felt in the autumn, Straw, Sinamay and woven materials in spring, and in summer, the development of patterns for both soft and structured hats will be in focus. Each course will cover a range of techniques to enable you to produce modern hats with a professional finish.

In addition to our weekend hat making courses this programme gives a more in depth understanding of the techniques used to produce stylish and contemporary hats. Each term will focus on different materials and methods: Felt in the autumn, Straw, Sinamay and woven materials in spring, and in summer, the development of patterns for both soft and structured hats will be in focus. Each course will cover a range of techniques to enable you to produce modern hats with a professional finish.

In addition to our weekend hat making courses this programme gives a more in depth understanding of the techniques used to produce stylish and contemporary hats. Each term will focus on different materials and methods: Felt in the autumn, Straw, Sinamay and woven materials in spring, and in summer, the development of patterns for both soft and structured hats will be in focus. Each course will cover a range of techniques to enable you to produce modern hats with a professional finish.