Online & Live | Sinamay Origami -for all levels

NO BLOCKS NEEDED!

Get PLEATED with sinamay through precise and sculpted folding and add this technique to your future designs.

Learn all about Lina Stein's unique technique where millinery and origami are fused in a highly creative way. A FANTASTIC course for beginners!!
As featured in 'The Hat Magazine', Hat Academy Studio+ , Millinery MeetUp USA and at leading international millinery masterclasses in Spain, Germany, and Australia.

Sculpted and pleated sinamay will be a major design feature in your hats.

All pieces are finished with elastic, band or comb then lined to a professional standard.

What's included?

• The workshops will be split over 2 days : like this we will be able to let our hats dry/settle and you will be able to complete your homework !
  Day one - 3 hours
  
• Class participation will be limited to max 9 people to ensure personal attention
• Plenty of question time, online interaction and personal assistance built into the Zoom sessions
• Workshop notes
• Workshop recording for one week

Learning outcomes

• Detailed step by step tutorial under the guidance of Lina Stein to making a stunning Sinamay pleated headpiece plus head attachment techniques.
• Learn about ideal origami folding techniques ( Knife and Accordion pleats) to achieve sharp lines and perfect folds
  
• Learn how to sculpt and shape your pleated sheet to give softness and elegance to your design
• Perfect the finish to your design and assemble your sinamay origami sculpture on your base
• Attach the headpiece to the head with hat elastic or headband
• Learn professional couture finishing techniques including hems, linings and trimmings

Course Structure

On securing your place, you will receive an email which includes confirmation, your Zoom invitation, instructions how to use Zoom, lists of materials and equipment necessary for the workshop.

There will be 2 workshop sessions per day. Please select your DATE and your TIMEZONE from the drop down menu below.

Please take note when selecting your timezone that it is appropriate to your location

European/African Date & Time
19-20 May 2026 BST; 19.00-22.00 

USA Date & Time
19-20 May 2026 Central Time (US and Canada); 13.00-16.00  

Australian Date & Time
20-21 May 2026 AEST; 04.00 - 07.00