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Hat Making (Beginner)

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $450
  • 1122 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions

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  • $450
  • Esaie Couture Brooklyn @ 1122 Coney Island Ave 2nd Fl Ste 207, Brooklyn, NY 11230
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions
  • Theme: Turban
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this millinery class:

In this 4 week millinery course, students will learn a new hat making skill each week, which they will be expected to practice at home and bring to the following class to share and discuss. This way, students will quickly master the techniques to complete one trending hat style.

Each class will focus on a different hat style allowing students to make the pattern, construct and complete one hat in 4 weeks.

Course Outline:
  • Learn millinery terms and materials
  • Learn fundamental hand sewing techniques 
  • Learn the techniques to create couture and trendy hat styles
  • Learn to create unique floral and feather trims 
  • Explore fabric draping and manipulation
Pre-requisite:
  • Some sewing machine experience is necessary.
  • If none, the student needs to register either for the Sew Simple Workshop or Learn to Sew in a Day Workshop. 
Q&A

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?
A: 
No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher. The school encourages students to not miss a class if possible, however upon your return to class the teacher will give a new lecture, and after students are doing classwork they will go over the previous missed lesson with you.If you need more time, you'll have the option to book a private lesson with the instructor to further go over what was missed.

Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me after completing their class?
A: No

Q: Is a professional certificate available to me after completing their class?
A: No

Q: Can I take home what I make in this class?
A: Yes

Q: Is this class hands on?
A: Yes

Q: Are the materials provided in the cost of the class? 
A: No

Materials you need to bring to class :
  • Clear Ruler
  • Sewing Needles
  • Silamide sewing thread, Gauge A
  • Pins
  • Eraser
  • Pencils/pens
  • Grosgrain Ribbon; #5 and #9
Teacher will advise regarding the fabric and pattern required, during first class.

Q: Is there anything else I should be aware of to be prepared for class?
A: Yes, bring a notebook and pen for taking notes.

Refund Policy

There will be no reduction of fees or full or partial refund for absence, late arrival, late registration, withdrawal or dismissal.

Cancellations by Us

If a course is cancelled or postponed by the school, you will be notified as quickly as possible. You will be given the opportunity to either use the credit for a later start time or transfer to another course. Otherwise, the full cost of your fees will be refunded to you within four weeks, under normal conditions. We shall not be liable for any other consequential loss.

Cancellations by You

​Upon completing registration and enrollment, you agree to the terms and conditions and commit to any penalties resulting from your withdrawal or cancellation of classes/courses.

  • Short Classes (1 Day to 8 Weeks):
    • All cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to the start of a short class or less than 3 business days prior to a private lesson are non-refundable.
  • Ongoing Programs (3 to 8 Months):
    • After the start date, all students who withdraw from a program during the 1st month of class will receive a refund of 75% of their total payment. All students who withdraw during the 2nd months of class will receive a 60% refund. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED to students who withdraw after the end of the 2nd month of class.

Make-up Policy

We don't offer make-up classes, but the student is able to go over what was missed in the missed class in their next class. If the student needs more time, they are able to book a private lesson with the provider to further go over what was missed.

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Esaie Couture Design School

Owners and founders Esaie and Wanda Bruno bring 30 years of combined experience in the design and marketing of clothing. Their fierce dedication to excellence guides their company as well as their New York sewing classes.

Wanda, a native of Philadelphia, came to New York with a dream to enter the fashion...

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