Make a Fascinator Hat with a Designer in London
Overview
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3 hours
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Are you a hat lover, and would you like to learn how to make your own fascinator hat? This one-day course will enable you to create a fabulous fascinator hat, and leave with the skills to carry on creating more. You'll use a fascinator base, sinamay straw, veiling and other embellishments to create a beautiful hat piece perfect for any special occasion. You can also choose any colour to match a hat with your outfit. You will start with a short introduction to hat making, different hat styles, trimmings, and materials and will then be guided through the process of making, learning how to manipulate sinamay straw and make a beautiful hat.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a beautifully finished hat to take home that you made yourself. Carrying bags will be provided. Hat boxes are not included but available to purchase on the day.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for children under 8 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This one-day course will enable you to create your own fabulous fascinator hat, and leave with the skills to carry on creating more. You’ll learn how to make a fascinator base, manipulate sinamay straw, use wire, work with veiling, and learn traditional millinery stitches. We will meet in my cozy studio in central London. We'll start with a short introduction to hat making, different hat styles, trimmings, and materials. Then you will learn how to make the base of a hat using a traditional hat block, and how to wire and trim the edges. Then you will learn different techniques of trimming and decorating, including sinamay straw rolling, veiling, steaming and much more. By the end of the session you will gain invaluable millinery skills and you'll leave with a beautiful finished hat that you made yourself. All materials are included, so there's no need to bring anything. The workshop will last up to 3 hours.
What‘s Included
Coffee, Tea and snacks are provided
All materials are included
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Make a Fascinator Hat with a Designer in London
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tea Time
Christine C,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great British experience. My mother and I truly enjoyed Elena. We highly recommend her class on making fascinators. We learned a lot about hat making. It was a great day for a mother daughter outing.
Unique way to experience London!
Cathy D,Jun 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Elena was so nice and patient with us. She made the whole process feel so welcoming and my niece loved learning the process and was so excited to have made her own fascinator. I know this was a core memory and she’ll remember it forever! It was a unique way to experience London outside of the typical tours and sites.
A fun and different experience
Judi M,Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Learning a tiny bit about millinery was fascinating. Picking out ones own colors and learning how to manipulate the materials was very Interesting. We had an excellent teacher in Elena. Definitely recommend this experience.
Wonderful Experience
Lara E,May 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience!!! Our teacher was super helpful and took us step by step through how to make a fascinator! There were loads of laughs and we learned a lot. Small cozy workspace. Definitely recommend!!!!
A fabulous rainy day...
Eileen C,May 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00A fabulous rainy day activity. I am not the least bit creative - but with Elena's help even I produced a very cute fascinator.
LOVE LOVED this class!!!!
Ann T,Dec 4, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Elena is a fabulous instructor. She was able to teach a very unskilled individual to create a thing of beauty. Material, water, folding, tiny bit of glue, and steam were the only components required. Signed up to take the class a second time while I’m in London😁
Great learning experience! With a result to take with you at the end!
TXRhondaH,Sep 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I truly enjoyed this experience making a Fascinator. Elena was very patient and very clear in her instructions. She was also easy to talk with. I highly recommend this course!
A fun and bonding experience!
Gail R,Sep 13, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this activity as part of a "grandmother/granddaughter" trip to London this summer. It was such a great bonding experience and we had so much fun creating our fascinators! Elena was knowledgeable, thorough and especially patient with me since I tend to ask a lot of questions! It is especially nice to be able to remember that day every time I see my fascinator! Thank you, Elena!
Excellent activity!
Cindi N,Jun 9, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Each step in the process was clearly explained and demonstrated. The material choices were expansive and the finished product was divine! I can’t wait to make another one when I get home!
Unique creative experience
janewyndham,Mar 8, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed trying on all of the hats and wore one each whilst making our fascinator. Elena was a patient teacher and we learnt a lot about the process including making our own fascinator. It was made special as we were making them for special events.
From £120.00
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