About this tour
Learn to construct a bespoke fascinator in a three-hour workshop with a London-based milliner. You'll work with sinamay straw, veiling, and decorative elements to craft a wearable hat piece from scratch. The instructor guides you through material selection, shaping techniques, and finishing touches, so you leave with a completed fascinator tailored to your outfit and ready for weddings, races, or formal events.
Highlights
- Shape sinamay straw into a structured fascinator base
- Select colours and embellishments to match your wardrobe
- Learn professional millinery techniques in one session
- Take home your finished, wearable hat piece
- Coffee, tea, and refreshments provided throughout
- No prior hat-making experience required
- All materials supplied; hat box available to purchase
What to expect
The session begins with an overview of hat styles, trimmings, and the properties of different materials. You'll then move to your workspace and start blocking and shaping your fascinator base, learning how sinamay responds to steam and manipulation. The instructor demonstrates each step—attaching veiling, positioning embellishments, securing trim—before you apply the technique to your own piece. Expect hands-on work with your fingers and basic tools. By hour three, you'll be finishing seams and final details, walking away with a hat you've genuinely made.
Good to know
Wear clothes you don't mind getting slightly marked. The studio is near public transport. Children under eight aren't suitable for the workshop. Infants must sit with an adult. Hat boxes cost extra but carrying bags are provided. Book in advance to secure your preferred date and colour palette.
Frequently asked
- How long does Make a Fascinator Hat with a Designer in London take?
- Make a Fascinator Hat with a Designer in London runs for approximately 3 hours.
- How much does Make a Fascinator Hat with a Designer in London cost?
- Prices start from GBP $120 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Make a Fascinator Hat with a Designer in London run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Make a Fascinator Hat with a Designer in London?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.