Hats are available for students to 'interrogate' and learn
from. All students will receive personal
notes on each of the techniques - and be encouraged to annotate/add to these
notes throughout the day. The days will include:
·An introduction to raffia
·Dyeing techniques (provided in notes also) -
note that students will work with natural raffia in the workshop
·Plaiting technique - right- and left-hand
versions taught - plus keeping the plait going for the necessary time - a hat
is approx. 8m in plait length
·Sewing technique, using raffia to sew with
·Finish the design options - the differences
·Steaming the hats
·Storage and care of the hats
·1:1 tuition as well as group guidance as
appropriate
·Group display of finished items
Techniques involved:
·Plaiting
·Sewing
The intention is always to have an enjoyable day but also create a
beautiful functional item.
Note: complete beginners welcome, no prior experience/skills
required, no prior reading or recommended reading is included for this workshop
Materials provided will be:
·Notes on how to complete the three hat styles
- including information on how raffia can be dyed
·Raffia sufficient to complete a hat
·Raffia for sewing, plus to provide a raffia
decorative trim
·Needle
·Pegs for plaiting
·Use of hat block in specific size
Students to bring:
·Comfortable scissors
·Thimble (if used)
Available to buy:
·More raffia, available in 500g bags or 1k
hanks
·Hat blocks can be purchase from the tutor if
wanted
