Workshops at Judith M

Jan 24^th 5p-7p - Jan 25^th 11a-4p

Judith M Millinery Supply House 115 E. Main St. La Grange, KY 40031

This course starts off with a tour of the Hat Shop where you will see up close raw materials and items used to create hats from scratch. You will understand the uses of the different hat blocks and the different types of straw. During the course you will wet and steam the straw to form over a hat block to make a shape of a hat. We will be blocking both the crown and the brim separately. Once dry, we will then hand sew the crown and brim together. It will be finished with wiring on the brim, a sweat band in the crown and any embellishments one chooses. Each person will walk away with a beautiful hat that they can wear with pride.

$485 per person 2-day class

Straw materials for workshop are an additional cost. You can estimate between $25-$50. All other materials are included in the course’s cost: hat forms, rope, sizing, joiners, and wiring. I would like all attendees to bring embellishments, a sewing kit that includes needles, thread, pins, scissors, thimble, elastic, hammer, nails, tacks, pliers and a variety of thread colors.

Please note, due to preparing materials for each student ahead of time, there are no refunds, but can be transferred to another person.

Registration is Required! www.judithm.com

Workshop Location: The Hat Shoppe: 4600 Shelbyville Rd. Plaza #214 Louisville, KY 40207

Feb. 28th 12p-3p

Workshop Overview: Students will explore the unique capabilities of crinoline—a lightweight, flexible material perfect for modern fascinator design. Through guided, hands-on instruction, participants will learn techniques to sculpt graceful swirls, structured loops, and airy dimensional accents to enhance their fascinator creations.

Duration - takes place at The Hat Shoppe:

3 hours - 12p-3p - $150.00 per person Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate milliners (no prior experience with crinoline required)

Objectives & Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this bonus session, students will be able to: ● Understand the structure and properties of crinoline in millinery use ● Use steam, tension, and manipulation to sculpt fluid swirls and ribbon-like forms ● Secure crinoline shapes using millinery wire, hand-stitching, and invisible anchoring techniques ● Integrate sculpted swirls seamlessly into fascinators for added height, motion, and drama ● Explore creative variations including layered swirls, color-blending, and curled edging

Techniques Covered:

● Shaping crinoline using steam and gentle pulling ● Creating smooth spirals, stacked swirls & open loops ● Stitching techniques for structure and stability ● Methods of embellishment: beads, veiling, feathers, and finishing trims ● Incorporating sculpted elements into sinamay, felt, or blocked base foundations

Materials Provided:

● Crinoline in assorted widths and colors ● Millinery needles, thread, and base construction materials ● Steam tools and shaping equipment for shared use ● Decorative accents for practice application

Students Should Bring (If Possible):

● Small pre-made fascinator base from the main workshop ● Personal embellishments for custom styling (optional) ● Thimble & small sewing kit (optional but recommended)

Final Takeaway:

Each participant will leave with at least one sculpted crinoline swirl element, ready to attach to their fascinator—and with the skills to continue crafting more at home. This bonus workshop is designed to elevate your design vocabulary, offering a lightweight, dramatic flourish to future millinery work.

Please note, due to preparing materials for each student ahead of time, there are no refunds, but can be transferred to another person.

Registration is Required! Register here or at www.thehatshoppelouisville.com

Blocking Straw into a Hat w/ Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel: Jan. 24-25

Sculpting Crinoline Swirls for Fascinators with Jessica Schickli from Hat Haven – Feb. 28th