Designing and Making Conceptual Headpieces

This course will be in-centre. After examining and discussing examples and samples, the tutor will demonstrate different techniques, and how to safely use equipment. Hand-outs and other materials will be used as support for learning via Microsoft Teams. Teaching will be in groups and on an individual, one-to-one basis and you will be encouraged to develop your creativity. In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes above. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e.: progression to an advanced- level course

This course is very intensive. Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. As the course is only 6 weeks, each session will include vital information for mastering each stage of the process. This course may require some completion of activities outside of class time, but this would be no more than 2 hours each week The studio has been adapted to be a Covid safe working environment. Students are asked to wash their hands before and after using shared equipment. (Please bring a small hand towel) You may also wish to bring gloves & hand Sanitizer. We strongly advise that you bring and wear a face covering. Health & Safety information will be given to you at the start of the course and subsequent lessons where necessary. You may be asked to sign a form declaring that you agree to follow college procedures as advised.

A basic sewing kit which includes: fabric & paper scissors, small trimming scissors, tape measure, pins, millinery hand sewing needles, a thimble, tailor’s chalk, a variety of sewing threads,?pliers, wire cutters. An Apron, sketch book and a pencil, any cardboard, old soft envelopes and inexpensive wire to explore 3D shapes. You are encouraged to collect images of objects which interest you and/or sketch design ideas. You can bring any materials that you would like to use then tutor will advise further and suggest suppliers. Pattern paper and card, as well as millinery wire is available to purchase in the studio.

We run a variety of specialist millinery courses and accessories, as well as other courses which might be of interest. Skills taught on this course are also useful to applicants applying to the HNC millinery course.