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Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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Suitable for adults 18+

About this workshop
Learn the basics of millinery and and working with Sinamay with milliner Becky-Jane Fortin.Sinamay is a popular hat-making foundation fabric, woven from processed abaca stalks – a type of banana native to the Philippines. Abaca fibre is stronger than silk or cotton and can last for over 100 years. In this full-day workshop, you will learn essential millinery techniques including edge rolling and folding, bias cutting, covering a headband, manipulating and steaming Sinamay, and invisible stitching. You will apply these skills to fashion a variety of decorative bows to be attached to headbands to create an variety of stylish headpieces. This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and will appeal to skilled sewers interested in expanding their skills, fashionistas, costumiers, those interested in vintage fashion. At the end of the workshop, you will take your completed headpieces home with you.

No previous experience required

Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen.

Workshop appropriate - closed toe shoes, hair tied back, no hanging jewellery, no baggy or flowing clothing.

Small class size – max 8 participants

All instruction, tools and materials provided

You will learn essential millinery techniques including edge rolling and folding, bias cutting, covering a headband, manipulating and steaming Sinamay, and invisible stitching.

A lunch break and morning tea break are included with morning tea provided

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Fashion & Textiles

Becky-Jane Fortin

Sinamay Bow

The Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades - 383 – 389 Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3355

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Basic Millinery: The Sinamay Bow

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Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades | Basic Millinery: The…

Learn the basics of millinery and and working with Sinamay with milliner Becky-Jane Fortin.

Basic Millinery: The Sinamay Bow

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