Workshops at Judith M

We love our guest instructor Patty Gravatte who is so talented and will be sharing a new technique during the course Bohemian Brooch. Space Limited. Sign up today! A mixed media brooch that can be used as a brooch, fascinator, or wristlet corsage.  We will use fabric, ribbons, beads, chain, velvet and other materials to create a beautiful art piece.  All tools and materials will be provided along with an assortment of other bits and baubles that can be used to make the piece uniquely yours.  We will complete at least two projects in the class, three if you are ambitious.  If you have bits you have been saving for something special, this is it!   Basic sewing skills required.  Bring your own sewing kit if you prefer. Course takes place at The Hat Shoppe 4600 Shelbyville Road Plaza #214 (next door to Lane Bryant) Class will be from 12pm-4pm on September 21, 2024 Due to the preparing of materials there are no refunds. About Patty Gravatte Multimedia artist, Patty Gravatte, established Gravatte Millinery in 2015 following a visit to Kentucky Derby 141. After embarking on the process of having a hat designed for the event, and following a lifelong love of hats, Patty’s passion for hats was reignited. Since that time, Patty has traveled France and Italy taking millinery classes from world class milliners, has explored multiple hat and flower making facilities, toured New York’s Garment District shops and the haberdasheries of Paris learning all aspects of the trade and process, collecting beautiful, fine quality materials along the way. Patty has worked as an apprentice with local milliners, practicing and perfecting her craft. What started as a hobby has turned into a successful small business. Patty says, “This medium allows me to use so many of my other artistic abilities, including color, texture, shape, beading and silk floral design, all in one place. It feels like the cumulation of years of artistry landing in the perfect format. I can use all those skills to make something beautiful which in turn brings out the beauty in the wearer. What a gift to be able to do this.” All Gravatte Millinery hats, headpieces and accessories are made by hand in Louisville, Kentucky following traditional millinery techniques including hand sculpting and sewing. Everything is made with high quality new and vintage millinery materials, sourced from around the world. Additional information regarding Gravatte Millinery can be found on the following social media sources, search Gravatte Millinery.