The Hatstruck site contains what I refer to as my "Portfolio of Skills." I haven't added descriptions to the backs of the majority of the images yet, plus I need to add additional images. However, I've decided to launch the site as is to support the announcement of the my upcoming fascinator class.
I attended the fair and I took pictures, but I'll post those in a week or so. I did win two first awards, and a most innovative award, including lower awards on all of my other entries. I'll go into more detail later.
Yes, I finally decided to give a group class again. I wanted a place close to where I live, somewhere serene, somewhere artsy. After looking for an appropriate location, I decided on a place within walking distance from where I live here in Torrance, California. For those traveling from out of town, Torrance is packed full of wonderful restaurants, hotels, and shopping. The weather in this beach city is to kill for! Just a little bit of enticement to encourage you to travel here.
The class will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Here is a description of the class as given here in the sidebar. For time and location, please see the sidebar to your right:
More than a simple fascinator class, this class will teach frame making and covering; millinery trim, including feather work, and more. Various demonstrations using popular millinery materials (jinsin, crinoline, sinamay, etc.) will be given in class. Learn skills that apply to all areas of couture millinery. All fascinator supplies are included in the class fee. Please bring scissors, stick pins, measuring tape, and needles. Although you will complete a buckram frame (wiring, stitching, etc.), finished frames will be provided so that you may cover and trim an additional hat(s), depending on your skill level and time. A class fee discount applies to Hatstruck blog members--$180 members, $225 non-members). Registration fee now due. A non-refundable fee of $40 will apply should you cancel the class within eight (8) days of class start date. For those registering from 1 to 8 days of the class and decide to cancel, the $40 non-refundable fee will also apply. Please contact me at lduncan@hatstruck.com for additional information. Feel free to make payment through PayPal.
There is a lot packed into this class. I was not interested in conducting a fascinator class where you just trim a fascinator base and call it a day. So, if you want to work hard, but still have lots of fun, please join me. Although I will demonstrate a shortlist of hand stitches in class, I suggest that you view the stitch videos suggested on links in the sidebar to your right. Snacks will be provided.
Below is a fun, vintage millinery video; enjoy!
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