ELEGANCE IN BLOOM | Couture Cocktail Hats & Silk Flower Making

This Couture Retreat is like no other!
Discover expert millinery techniques and construct a glamorous accessory using buckram, exquisite silks, veils, and laces. 
With Lina Stein's faultless and cutting-edge covering and trimming methods, there's no limit to what you can achieve!
From vintage-inspired designs to a classic button shape, a modern mini top hat, or a stylish halo crown, the possibilities are endless.

When: 27-28 Jun 2026

Price: €340

Where: Westport, Co. Mayo Ireland

Payment Options:
See below

This Lina Stein workshop is ideal for those with experience in making straw/felt hats and fascinators.
Through a step-by-step process over the 2 days, you're focus will be on learning to block and flawlessly cover one of Lina's many stylish/vintage percher block with buckram and chosen fabric.
Lina will demonstrate the different ways to secure the hat to your head, such as hat elastic, wire prongs, and bandeau will also be discussed. 
Suitable for any skill level.

Topics Covered

• Learn the art of blocking using buckram as foundation and cover flawlessly with your fabric
• You will learn the art of wiring your hat and discuss the use of interfacings to create that stunning finish
• Vintage-style draping methods and clean covering methods
• Drawstring linings along with head attachment method

Included

• 18 hours of tuition over 2 days
  
• Light lunches & refreshments
• Foundation material, wire and stiffener
• Customised notes
• Post workshop access to tutor classes

Not included

Fabrics for covering and Flower making are not included. Suppliers along with lists and direction to studio supplied on booking 
Help with travel arrangements along with Accommodation may also be provided at good rate dependant on availability

Payment Options

1. Reserve your spot in this workshop with a FULL PAYMENT upfront online.
To do this, Click full payment option with date
OR
2. Reserve your place with a non-refundable DEPOSIT PAYMENT of €150.
To Do this, simply click on the DEPOSIT PAYMENT beneath the date selection.
You will receive a confirmation of your deposit and the balance will be requested prior to the house starting.
For these options please contact Lina directly via chat or email

Learn How to book your workshop with Lina here