Beginner's Contemporary Millinery - Morley College Courses

When & Where

18 April 2024 - 4 July 2024 ( 33 hours, 11 weeks )
Evening, Thursday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Late starts accepted
Tutor Sarah Lomax
Course Code W23FASC02C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Learn the basic techniques required to produce stylish and contemporary hats for both men and women. Each term will focus on different materials and methods; felt in the autumn, straw and woven materials in spring and in summer, the development of patterns for both soft and structured hats will be in focus. Attendance on all three will provide a strong grounding in the core techniques of hat making. This is a structured course with an emphasis on techniques and introduces you to the use of materials.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Create a basic hat
Use appropriate techniques and finishing methods to construct a hat
Use appropriate techniques to achieve a good fit in a variety of different hat shapes
Develop own designs for hats and trimmings

Cost

Full fee

£350

Concession fee

£265

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 the eating and drinking is not allowed in the fashion studios - you are allowed to have bottled water. Students must be able to read, write and understand fluent English. Digital, mathematics and numeracy skills are desirable but not essential.

What you need

A basic sewing kit to include: Hand sewing needles. Pins. Thimble. Sewing thread. Tape measure. Small jewellery type pliers/wire cutters. Sharp fabric scissors. Paper cutting scissors. Pencil and notebook/sketch pad. An apron to protect your clothes. Information on where to purchase millinery materials will be given at the first lesson. You must provide your own fabrics, trimmings, haberdashery, etc. Pattern paper and card is available for use in the studio.

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 and accessories 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 www.morleycollege.ac.uk today for more inspiration and information!