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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.