Regency Bonnet & Top Hat workshop Saturday 23rd August 2025 10am - 4pm
*MAXIMUM NUMBER FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS 12*
Make a hat in a day course with professional milliner Jane Walton of HatsPeriod.
Create your own crowning glory with a new bonnet or top hat you can wear with pride.
You will be able to chose a preblocked felt bonnet or top hat from a selection of colours provided then start the workshop with a demonstration of blocking techniques.
Following this there will be tutoring on how to make hat in morning where you will be sewing your hat wire; edge binding and head band.
In the afternoon the tutoring will continue on hat trimming techniques and tricks .
The workshop will provide pre blocked hat body; millinery wire, and other notions to complete hat structure plus a choice of ribbons and trim for bonnets
There will also be a ‘stall’ to buy additional trim or upgrade to more expensive ribbons.
You are also welcome to bring your own trims.
You will learn feather techniques; ways with floral decorations and how to get best from your ribbons.
For gents attending you can make buttonhole to go with your top hat with artificial flowers (so you can travel with it ready).
Accommodation is not included but if required it is available within the local area, some suggestions can be found on our 'local accommodation' page - please arrange this yourself.
Refreshments are provided on the day but not lunches.
Toilet and classroom all easily accessible from the car park.
*Please bring a packed lunch*.
Attendees must be over 16.