When: Saturday 6 September 10am - 4pm

Where: Champions Australian Racing Museum, Yarra Building, Federation Square, Melbourne CBD

Cost: AUD$ 155 (includes materials for one headpiece and free museum entry)

Tutor: Bette Fogarty

Skill level: No experience necessary

Crinoline is a synthetic material which comes in a variety of widths and colours. It is extremely versatile as it can be melted, stitched, shredded and spray painted. Bette has been working with crinoline for years and will share some of her experiences with your in a short presentation. You will then make a race day fascinator following Bette’s step by step guidance.

What you will learn:

What crinoline is made from
The different applications crinoline is used for
Which crinoline to use; tubular, pleated or plain
How to add crinoline to a fascinator base
How to sew crinoline by hand and machine
Gluing and ironing tricks
Techniques, techniques and more techniques

What to bring: Download the list of what you need to bring to the workshop.

What you will make:
A race day fascinator.

Bookings are strictly limited.

At Torb and Reiner we believe anyone can wear a hat and make a hat.