“Elena Shvab named one of the five marvellous milliners to follow” Eclipse Magazine
Why we love it
Spend a day with international award winning milliner Elena Shvab and learn how to make a fabulous fascinator. A new British brand for couture hats, Elena takes inspiration from nature, history, contemporary art and modern culture and continually works with bold shapes and experimental textile techniques to create dramatic silhouettes which she handcrafts in her South London studio. Her work has appeared in numerous fashion publications including Tatler, The Guardian and the Hat Magazine. The perfect experience for fashionistas.
What's Included?
- Embark on a one-day fascinator course with internationally renowned milliner Elena Shvab
- Enjoy a short introduction to hat making before learning various classical millinery techniques
- In a hands-on workshop make your own bespoke fascinator to take home
- All materials are included
- Break for light refreshments during the day
Description
Learn classic millinery skills from London-based milliner and textile designer, Elena Shvab. The international designer creates two seasonal collections a year along with bespoke pieces for private clients around the world. Some of her works can be spotted at major events like the Royal Ascot and the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Get in touch with your creative side and enjoy a one-day millinery course under expert guidance from Elena. The class will take place in Elena’s cozy studio in South London. After a short introduction to hat making, different hat styles, trimmings, and materials, the class will resume with learning various millinery techniques including how to create a fascinator base, manipulate sinamay straw, use wire, work with veiling and other traditional millinery stitches. By the end of the session you will gain invaluable millinery skills and leave with a beautiful finished fascinator that you made yourself.
Hats and fascinators have long been part of British fashion culture and fancy headwear is de rigueur at many formal events particularly those attended by the royals and British high society. The whimsical headwear is also a must at weddings. The British love of hats is in a league of its own with traditions dating back centuries. Discover first hand the nation’s love affair with headwear with a workshop with renowned milliner, Elena Shvab. Perfect for fashion enthusiasts and lovers of all things royal. The only thing left is to find the perfect occasion to show off your bespoke couture fascinator.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Subject to the availability of Elena Shvab. Please contact your Truly concierge for exact dates.
- Classes typically run Monday to Saturday 11am to 2.30pm
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 1 month in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
This experience includes all materials.
This experience will last approximately 3.5 hours.
What's Included?
- Embark on a one-day fascinator course with internationally renowned milliner Elena Shvab
- Enjoy a short introduction to hat making before learning various classical millinery techniques
- In a hands-on workshop make your own bespoke fascinator to take home
- All materials are included
- Break for light refreshments during the day
Why we love it
Spend a day with international award winning milliner Elena Shvab and learn how to make a fabulous fascinator. A new British brand for couture hats, Elena takes inspiration from nature, history, contemporary art and modern culture and continually works with bold shapes and experimental textile techniques to create dramatic silhouettes which she handcrafts in her South London studio. Her work has appeared in numerous fashion publications including Tatler, The Guardian and the Hat Magazine. The perfect experience for fashionistas. Read full description
Description
Learn classic millinery skills from London-based milliner and textile designer, Elena Shvab. The international designer creates two seasonal collections a year along with bespoke pieces for private clients around the world. Some of her works can be spotted at major events like the Royal Ascot and the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Get in touch with your creative side and enjoy a one-day millinery course under expert guidance from Elena. The class will take place in Elena’s cozy studio in South London. After a short introduction to hat making, different hat styles, trimmings, and materials, the class will resume with learning various millinery techniques including how to create a fascinator base, manipulate sinamay straw, use wire, work with veiling and other traditional millinery stitches. By the end of the session you will gain invaluable millinery skills and leave with a beautiful finished fascinator that you made yourself.
Hats and fascinators have long been part of British fashion culture and fancy headwear is de rigueur at many formal events particularly those attended by the royals and British high society. The whimsical headwear is also a must at weddings. The British love of hats is in a league of its own with traditions dating back centuries. Discover first hand the nation’s love affair with headwear with a workshop with renowned milliner, Elena Shvab. Perfect for fashion enthusiasts and lovers of all things royal. The only thing left is to find the perfect occasion to show off your bespoke couture fascinator.
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Learn classic millinery skills from London-based milliner and textile designer, Elena Shvab. The international designer creates two seasonal collections a year along with bespoke pieces for private clients around the world. Some of her works can be spotted at major events like the Royal Ascot and the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Get in touch with your creative side and enjoy a one-day millinery course under expert guidance from Elena. The class will take place in Elena’s cozy studio in South London. After a short introduction to hat making, different hat styles, trimmings, and materials, the class will resume with learning various millinery techniques including how to create a fascinator base, manipulate sinamay straw, use wire, work with veiling and other traditional millinery stitches. By the end of the session you will gain invaluable millinery skills and leave with a beautiful finished fascinator that you made yourself.
Hats and fascinators have long been part of British fashion culture and fancy headwear is de rigueur at many formal events particularly those attended by the royals and British high society. The whimsical headwear is also a must at weddings. The British love of hats is in a league of its own with traditions dating back centuries. Discover first hand the nation’s love affair with headwear with a workshop with renowned milliner, Elena Shvab. Perfect for fashion enthusiasts and lovers of all things royal. The only thing left is to find the perfect occasion to show off your bespoke couture fascinator.
Opening Times
Subject to the availability of Elena Shvab. Please contact your Truly concierge for exact dates Classes typically run Monday to Saturday, 11am to 2:30 pm.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Subject to the availability of Elena Shvab. Please contact your Truly concierge for exact dates.
- Classes typically run Monday to Saturday 11am to 2.30pm
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 1 month in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
This experience includes all materials.
This experience will last approximately 3.5 hours.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.