Thistle Cottage Studio/ETSY

THISTLE COTTAGE STUDIO is a beehive of creativity! I am an apparel/costume designer/milliner/teacher. TCS is a working and teaching studio. I offer classes to adults and children in many textile arts. My work has been recognized by the RI State Council on the Arts and Humanities (2002)

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Freeform Hatblocking Workshop at Thistle Cottage Studio

Freeform Hatblocking Workshop at Thistle Cottage Studio

HAT MAKING CLASSES COMING UP



Jasmin Zorlu, a San Francisco-based milliner, is in New York City until the end of December and will be teaching three different Hat Making Workshops (one in North Providence, Rhode Island).

1) Freeform Hat Blocking in New York City and North Providence (8 hour workshop).

Learn how to make an Art Deco style cloche, fedora, or cocktail hat that fits your style perfectly. Using steam and your fingers, manipulate a pre-formed fur felt cone on a standard balsa hat block and then hand-stitch it.

This class is perfect for beginners who have no sewing experience. Watch a YouTube video introducing you to the technique at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nj0bBbkBA8

A. Monday, November 28th and Tuesday November 29th from 6-10pm in New York City (must attend both days)

B. Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th from 11am-3pm in North Providence, Rhode Island (must attend both days)

2) Cocktail Hat Making with Horsehair (Crinoline) in New York City (3 1/2 hour workshop).

"Are you ready for the parties, art openings and exciting events this holiday season? Create a Cocktail Hat or Fascinator with synthetic horsehair and feathers in a short and sweet 3 1/2 hours. All eyes will be drawn to you when you walk into the room! Great class for beginners with no experience in hand-sewing.

A. Tuesday, November 22nd from 6:30pm-10pm

View links to past students' work and Register here: http://jasminzorlu.com/workshops.html or call Jasmin Zorlu at (415) 730.4666

Join Jasmin Zorlu at a millinery studio in the East Village of Manhattan

Her tutorial video has been viewed 17,000 times since February – Kudos to Zorlu.
Tammy L Deck of TLD Design Center&Gallery; has the following classes coming up:

Wednesday, November 16
2pm to 5:30pm
Felting Skills: Beginner Level - Felt&Mixed Media Flowers with Tammy Deck

Thursday, November 17
9:30am to 3pm
Hat Making: Manipulating Wool with Jenny Pfanenstiel

Tammy L Deck ~ ArtWear
26 E Quincy St. - Westmont, IL
Phone: 630.963.9573

http://www.tlddesigns.com/TLD.hatmakingclasses.html OR CALL the studio @ 401-231-4343