Cloche Quarters: Hand-shaped Hats
Adult Course | Registration opens 8/5/2025 10:00 AM MDT
The cloche hat is a fitted, bell-shaped hat for women that has held its popularity in fashion from the 1920s to the present. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of working with a fur hood & the free-form sculpturing that allows you to design a hat in your unique style. Students will hand shape a flapper-esque hat; finish the edge & sweatband; trim their hat. Whether you're an experienced milliner or a newbie looking to build up your skills, you're sure to pick up some great new techniques in this course.
- Must know how to hand stitch
- Good fabric
Scissors
Thimble
Trim of your choice
Victoria Regina
At a young age, Victoria cultivated a delight for hats. Summer trips back to England meant hat shopping for various celebrations. She remembers fondly the adventure of going to London and walking through forests of hats to choose from. It was this fascination that finally lead to a deep interest in millinery. It was during her studies in architecture and engineering that she came to understand that with an understanding of materiality, one's options are unlimited. This has followed her into her career as a couture milliner that passionately upholds the traditions of millinery, while redefining classic headwear, challenging conventions and technique alike. Awards include 2015 Elope Coachman Hat Contest for Colorado, 2015 Daughters of the British Empire Hat Contest, IIDA Rocky Mountain Pret-A-Porter Design Competition, September 2011, Bronze Award, IIDA Rocky Mountain Prêt-A-Porter Design Competition, September 2009, Best In Show and Westword, 2002, Best of Denver Award Winner.