Summer Chic: Construct and Decorate a Straw Hat *In-Person* *NEW*

Create a stylish brimmed straw hat for summer! We'll be using versatile sinamay straw and vintage wooden hat blocks. Day one focuses on traditional hat-blocking techniques, shaping the straw over molds, tugging, and pinning. On day two, personalize your design with hatbands and decorations. All provided hat blocks are vintage women's styles, sized for women's heads or perching on the top/side. Essential materials will be provided. A $55 materials fee is included in the tuition. Instructor: Alison Hynd

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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