Recreate some vintage glamour! Learn all about the hat shapes of the 30’s and 40’s using blocked felt or flat felt cut patterns. The films of this period are rich in their capturing of the fashions of the time for both men and women and provide a wealth of reference material for a variety of hat shapes and use of trimmings of all kinds. You can create either historical reproductions of hats or modern day hats inspired by this period. Start your journey in the 40's and then venture into different decades like 50’s and 60’s as a returning learner. Perfect for those who would like to work in theatre, film, media, or simply to look decadently fashionable.
Courses
Millinery: Hollywood Hats
When & Where
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20 September 2024 - 13 December 2024 ( 36 hours, 12 weeks )
- Morning, Friday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24FASC08A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Develop hat designs of the 30s and 40s
- Block felt or develop pattern and use appropriate construction methods
- Use trims appropriate to the period using suitable materials
- Finish hats of this period using professional techniques
Cost
Full fee
£400
Concession fee
£300
Class format and activities
Teaching is both to the whole class and on an individual, one-to-one basis using demonstrations, discussion, examples, samples, hand-outs and other technical support material where appropriate. You will receive feedback throughout your course to help you develop your skills. For you to be able to achieve on this practical class punctuality and attendance are key. Please inform your tutor of any absences. Microsoft Teams will be used for general class specific communication and for posting additional information. Health and safety inductions are planned into your course delivery, and you are asked not to use any machinery or specialist equipment until you have received specific training. Morley provides a positive and friendly atmosphere and to support this all students should be considerate and kind and work in a collegiate and collaborative way and to not monopolise the tutor.
Entry requirements
This is a beginners course. All are welcome, suitable for people with limited or no previous experience. Students must be able to read, write and understand fluent English. Digital, mathematics and numeracy skills are desirable but not essential.
What you need to know before you enrol
Activities in class can involve standing at high tables for a period of time. Please let the tutor know if this would be difficult for you. Sewing machines have a foot operated speed control. The fashion studios are on the first floor of the Nancy Seear building and there is lift access to the first floor. Please note eating and drinking is not allowed in the fashion studios - you are allowed to have bottled water.
What you need
• a basic sewing kit: fabric scissors, small trimming scissors, tape measure, dressmakers pins, blocking pins (sometimes called household pins), a thimble, tailor’s chalk• millinery (sometimes called straw or modiste) needles, sewing threads,• paper scissors, UHU glue Also:• A comprehensive list of materials and suppliers will be provided at the first lesson• An Apron• sketch book and a pencil• a white Tailor's pencil• You must provide your own felt hoods, trimmings, haberdashery, millinery wire etc.• Pattern paper and card is available for use in the studio• You will need to purchase a machine bobbin from the tutor for £1, refundable at the end of the course
What you can do next
Ready for more? So are we! Try our Contemporary Millinery course next to continue building on your skills or explore some of our other Millinery courses. Continue your journey with us in a variety of engaging courses on offer all the way up to a full BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. Visit staging.morleycollege.ac.uk today for more inspiration and information!
