Millinery for Fashion and Costume
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£695
- Start Date(s): 12 August 2024
- Duration: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, one week
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
This course is perfect for anyone looking to add to their portfolio of skills as a costume or fashion professional, or hobbyist. Millinery skills are very transferable. You learn to think in 3D and also about project planning and outcomes. Hats can be for fashion (weddings, races, photoshoots) or for costume (cosplay, re-enactors, theatre and film). The course is also designed for people who’ve always thought ‘I’d love to do millinery’ and they can then see where it takes them.
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This is a practical design and making course, you’ll learn to think in 3D and receive clear, step-by-step guidance about how to plan a millinery project. -
By the end of the course you’ll have created your own finished hat – this might be something for you or a friend to wear or, if you are interested in hats for costume, you will have made some buckram shapes to take away.
What you’ll study
On this course, you will:
- learn millinery stitches and construction techniques
- gain equipment knowledge and training
- understand and work with materials used in millinery
- apply cover trims and finishing techniques
- learn the context of contemporary millinery and its history
- discuss your ideas about where to take your millinery next
You’ll be introduced to techniques through group demonstrations, samples, paper-based instructions and one-to-one feedback and tutorials.
Professionals can use this course to boost existing skills, or you might want to explore career avenues you haven’t considered by adding millinery to your portfolio.
How you’re taught
This course is very practical, classroom based, and is tutor-led. You will take away samples and techniques, but also equipment knowledge and some basic millinery theory.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the Nottingham School of Art and Design on the NTU City Campus.
You will have access to an excellent range of facilities and equipment in the costume design studios; there are a variety of hat blocks to choose from, handsewing tools and steaming equipment.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: Some basic sewing skills are desirable, but a lot is taught, including using techniques and equipment to get it right from the start. Industry professionals can use the course to boost their existing skills. Current students might enjoy exploring career avenues they hadn’t considered, or adding a millinery element to their graduation portfolio.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: Some basic sewing skills are desirable, but a lot is taught, including using techniques and equipment to get it right from the start. Industry professionals can use the course to boost their existing skills. Current students might enjoy exploring career avenues they hadn’t considered, or adding a millinery element to their graduation portfolio.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £695
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Please bring with you to the first day:
- paper scissors
- wire cutters
- masking tape
- pencil
- sharpener
- craft knife
- thread snips
- fabric scissors
All other materials will be provided.
The fee for this course is £695
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Please bring with you to the first day:
- paper scissors
- wire cutters
- masking tape
- pencil
- sharpener
- craft knife
- thread snips
- fabric scissors
All other materials will be provided.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
12 - 19 August 2024
Browse all our fashion, textiles and costume short courses.
Need accommodation?
You can book a self-catered, single room with private bathroom on our city campus, right next door to our studios and classrooms: www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
12 - 19 August 2024
Browse all our fashion, textiles and costume short courses.
Need accommodation?
You can book a self-catered, single room with private bathroom on our city campus, right next door to our studios and classrooms: www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation