This course is aimed at: Beginners who want to learn the art of blocking and trimming cocktails hats.

The course will involve:

All Materials needed A comprehensive overview of millinery materials, techniques and styles. Practical application of blocking a pillbox percher on a wooden block. A series of sinamay trims will then be demonstrated and practiced including bows, fans, bias loops, veils, ruches, roses, lilies and free form shapes. Time spent exploring techniques and trimmings for your own design.

About your Tutor Jenny Roberts is one of the North’s leading milliners. Recognised for her couture brand, she has been creating beautifully crafted pieces for her clients for over 18 years. In 2015 Jenny Roberts launched ‘The School of Millinery.’  She offers tuition in all aspects of millinery from her studio in Harrogate, UK and also virtually via zoom. She teaches to the highest standard for hobby or professional milliners and caters for all abilities.  She has many years of experience in designing, making and teaching millinery and is thrilled to have taught at London Hat Week, for ‘The British Millinery Association’ and now for ‘The American Institute of Millinery’ and well as being an instrumental part of the Education Committee for ‘The British Hat Guild.