Beginners Thermoplastics Masterclass with Carole Maher on Sat 17th Nov 2018

New high tech thermoplastic materials are revolutionising and changing the way we create millinery. In this Masterclass, Carole will focus on the best seven thermoplastic materials for millinery and will explore their extraordinary qualities and benefits.

Thermoplastics are quick and easy to use, light and self adhesive, require no wire, stiffener or drying time and hold their shape well. They can be sewn by hand or on a machine, painted, covered, cut with scissors and are versatile. The opportunities are endless and these materials lend themselves well to all forms of millinery, from top hats to sculptural light weight headpieces, as well as traditional crown and brim hats. They are also fantastic for theatrical millinery and props. There is a thermoplastic for all applications so choosing the right one is critical. Thermoplastics can reduce time and materials and increase profit.

Students will:

Gain a good working understanding of seven thermoplastic materials including cutting, heating, forming/blocking, setting, covering and lining, sewing, painting and finishing.
Be able to block any shape using the new materials
Block a basic crown/brim
Learn to make trims
Discover other uses for thermoplastics
Be inspired by examples and class participation to take the new materials to the next level
Take home professional notes

Each students will be given their own Beginner Thermoplastics Kit with samples of the seven thermoplastic materials Carole will be teaching about. Students will start two headpieces during this class – one blocked piece and one free form piece. These will be finished at home.

Previous experience with thermoplastics is not necessary but students do need intermediate to advanced millinery skills – an understanding of blocking is essential.

All specialist course materials will be provided (please allow about 50 GBP for this). Students are welcome to bring their own sewing kit if they would prefer. The 1-day Beginner Thermoplastics course is a prerequisite to Carole’s Advanced Thermoplastics and Leather Masterclass, which will be held in the same venue on the following day.

With a £50 non-refundable deposit, you can secure your space on this £150 one day of Masterclass teaching!

Class Time: 9am-5pm daily

Remember:

• Full lunch provided

• Tea, coffee and snacks served throughout the day

• Instalment payment options available

• A lovely learning environment

With us, it is always a promise of awesome learning experience!

Course Fee: 150GBP

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Advanced Thermoplastics and Leather Masterclass with Carole Maher on Sun 18th Nov 2018

Create the smoothest, lightest, most durable and quickest leather blocked hat ever, using thermoplastics and leather.

This workshop is designed to take you to the next level and help you create fantastic hats and headpieces with the quality and professional finish your clients want. You will create a small hat and trim it in this workshop as well as a free form headpiece and/or experiment with and finish extra trims for your inventory. Carole will introduce you to her exclusive new thermoplastic designed for millinery – HatBondCM. You will make flowers, bows and extra trim using this new material.