| Hats: Variation on a Theme with Jorie Johnson |
28th to 30th March 2008 (3 days)If you don’t mind a shape like Mount Fuji or something looking more like a teapot cover than a head topper, you are ok but truly unique yet functional hats with brims can be a real challenge! In this class we will analyse our personal likes and quandaries about hats while discovering new ideas in the design layering of handmade felt fabric, brim variations, and hat shapes for men, women and children. Our target will be sampling as well as at least one finished hat. The class will include a important discussion concerning proper finishing techniques, when and why to use stiffeners, and also a slide presentation and demonstration about making original hat blocks. Participants will be asked to bring some of their favourite wools, as well as, work with brim friendly breeds such as Götland and Finnrace. Any odd hat blocks participants wish to try out in class would be a welcomed fun addition, but after all one's own head is the BEST form to use. Welcome costumers, artists, and mad hatters! Hours: from 10am till 4pm Booking and information: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |