





IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DIAGONAL -Tall Crowns & Bias Basketweave Brims - advanced level
In this 3 day workshop, you will learn the ultimate properties of working straws and bias-cut Basket-Weave Sinamay. See how far it can take you.
Make a beautiful hat using only materials on the diagonal. Dive into this challenge and learn about and blocking tall crowns on the bias and creating a light and airy basket-weave brim on one of Lina Stein's wide brim-blocks.
Elegant swirled and sculpted sinamay trimmings are also covered.
All this without any visible seams or joins! Suitable intermediate / advanced.
When; Sat-Mon,23-25 May 2026
Where; Westport, Mayo ,IRL
Price; €340 See Payment options below
Topics Covered
- Measuring, calculating and blocking a brim shape using Basket Weave Sinamay
- Sewing to achieve a seamless and beautiful finish
- Wiring
- Blocking & finishing a tall or unusually shaped crown
- Assembly of all the pieces
- Creativing plumes and sculpted trimmings using sinamay (Sinamay feathers, distressed, sinamay veiling and more)
- Vintage style lining
Included
- 21 Hours of tuition
- Customised notes
- Post workshop access to tutor
- Lunches and teas
Not Included
Sinamay and basket-weave are not included. Suppliers along with lists and direction to studio supplied on booking
Accommodation may also be provided if needed at good rate dependant on availability
Payment Options
- Reserve your spot in this workshop with a FULL PAYMENT upfront online.
To do this, Click full payment option with date
OR - Reserve your place with a non-refundable DEPOSIT PAYMENT of €120.
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.
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