Couture Featherwork Course

DESCRIPTION

Discover the pure magic of transforming feathers into sophisticated headwear. Learn to create featherwork hats, step-by-step, from blocking and constructing through to manicuring feathers and assembling each design.

Whether you’re a newbie or a dab-hand at hat-making, you’ll learn loads as this video course guides you through three designs: feather heart bandeau, spikey percher hat and waterfall hat. With these specialist techniques in your toolbox, you’ll be ready to adapt the designs for your own stunning, fine-feathered creations.

LESSON PLAN

FEATHER HEART BANDEAU

We heart this one big time! Learn how to make a bandeau foundation with an overlay of beautiful, face-flattering heart feathers.

How-to modules:

Preparing Bandeau Base
Cutting and Shaping Feathers
Veiling and Style Variations

MANICURED FEATHER PERCHER

Give your feathers a dramatic 3D appearance. Learn how to make a stunning spikey percher hat from from preparing a lightweight foundation to perfectly attaching your feathers for maximum impact.

How-to modules:

Base Preparation
Feather Manicuring
Wired Headband

SCULPTURED FEATHER HAT

Create a striking hat with an easy to make foundation that’s lightweight and comfy for your clients to wear. Deep dive into cutting techniques and how to apply feathers artfully.

How-to modules:

Sculpting Techniques
Attachment and Formation
Design Variations

WHATS INCLUDED

Our course includes everything you need to create the perfect lightweight feather designs for hats, headpieces and bridal.

COUTURE FEATHERWORK

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MEET YOUR TUTOR

Milliner Jill Humphries on-trend designs have won hundreds of fashion on the Field events, including the prestigious VRC Millinery Award 2014. Jill was also the first international Milliner to be selected for the Royal Ascot Collective at Fenwick's in UK 2019.