When: April 16th - April 22nd, 2020
Where: Various London Locations
London's hatty-est week returns this April and it's bigger and better than ever! Here's our top picks of classes, tours and shopping events that are taking place for #LHW20
Couture Halo Headbands with Justine Bradley-Hill
April 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, £195
Halo, crown, moon band, whatever you call it - it's a trend that is here to stay! Learn how to block out this beauty in parasisal straw on this one day masterclass. Book here!
Covering a Headband Using Dyeing and Rolling Techniques with Bridget Bailey
April 16 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, £175
Bridget Baileys classes get snapped up for a good reason - her gradient dyeing techniques and masterful rolling skills are the best in town! Get in quick to book as only a few tickets remain here.
Wired Work Crown Structures and Sculptures with Denise Innes-Spencer
April 16 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, £220
Head of The British School of Millinery, Denise Innes-Spencer knows a thing or two about constructing well made head pieces. Her bridal expertise is second to none, so expect this class on wire work halo crowns to sell out fast. To book visit The British School of Millinery website here.
LHW20 Launch Party
April 16 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm, £40-£50
Get the party started at the London Hat Week launch party! With a glass of bubbly and a runway show, it's a great way to meet up with fellow milliners and connect with tutors at this years Morley College Hat Week base camp. Tickets are limited but still available here.
Millinery Masterclass: Block-Making
April 17 @ 9:30 am - April 18 @ 5:30 pm, £150
This is one of those classes that you will never regret taking as you learn to make hat blocks from buckram. It opens up a whole new world to custom shapes as well as saves you some dosh - a total win in our books! Book with Morley College here.
Thermoplastic Flower Fascinator with Maor Zabar
April 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, £210.80
We have a major millinery crush on Maor, the Tel Aviv surrealist millinery wiz! Take this class to gain some insight into thermoplastics and pick the brains of one of millinerys most fun hat makers. Book here.
Behind the Seams at Angels Costumes
April 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, £22.50
We love a good behind the scene moment - and Angels Costumes will not disappoint! The world's largest costume house is opening it's doors for London Hat Week. Expect period hat galore! Book whilst you can here.
Fabric Covered Bases and Free Form Draping Workshop
April 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, £230
Free Form Sculpting in Parasisal Straw with Tracy Chaplin
April 16 @ 10:00 am - April 17 @ 5:00 pm, £395
LHW Taster Class: Creating with Feathers with Ian Bennett
April 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, £95
Have you seen Ian Bennetts amazing feather work? This short taster course will be jam packed with information on how to dye, shape, cut and sew an assortment of feathers from the expert! To book visit the London Hat Week site here
LHW Supplier Fair
Friday, 17 April: 12:00-20:00 & Saturday, 18 April: 9:30-18:00, Free!
We have saved the best for last - The London Hat Week Suppliers Fair! Come say hello to me (Michelle) and my sister-from-another-mister Fiona at our biggest ever LHW stall! We will be bringing the cream of the crop from our vintage vault and some one of a kind goodies exclusively for sale at London Hat Week.
We can't wait to see you!
xoxo Michelle