Intro to Hat Blocking: Berets and Simple Caps *In-Person* *NEW*
Create a stylish wool felt beret or cap using vintage wooden hat blocks. Day one focuses on traditional hat-blocking techniques, shaping felt over molds with steam, water, tugging, and pinning. On day two, personalize your design with added shaping, hatbands, and decorations. All hat blocks are vintage women's styles, sized for women's heads or perching on the top/side. Essential materials will be provided. A $40 materials fee is included in the tuition. Instructor: Alison Hynd
Sections
HATT-WI25.01
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm. Mar. 15 & 16
Tuition for this in-person section includes the cost of materials.
This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.
Instructors: Alison Hynd
Instructor
Alison Hynd
I make felt and straw hats and renovate vintage hats. I love the hands-on process and the extra pizzazz that a good hat gives to an outfit. I am also passionate about sharing the traditional crafts of millinery and helping to keep this trade alive in an era of fast fashion. You can find some of my work on Instagram and Artisans Cooperative as Hadley Hat Works and you might bump into me at local craft or vintage fairs. I live and create in Cambridge. Website