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Create a Freeform Felt Blocked Cloche (Hat) with Jasmin Zorlu


  • The Sewing Room 1419 Park Street Alameda, CA, 94501 United States (map)

10:30-3:00 each day with a 30 minute break. You must attend both days.

$495 Class Fee

Plus $45 Materials Fee payable to the instructor on the first day in person.
Includes: a pure wool hood (pre-formed cone) and millinery grosgrain ribbon.

Step into the world of millinery and discover the magic of Freeform Blocking. In this immersive two-day workshop, you'll learn how to sculpt a one-of-a-kind felt hat using nothing but steam, your hands, and creativity—no sewing experience required!
After viewing an inspirational slideshow, create a 1920s Cloche, a timeless Fedora, or a chic Cocktail Hat. Shape and mold a pre-formed fur felt cone over a standard wooden hat block. With expert guidance, you’ll manipulate, refine, and hand-stitch your hat to achieve a flawless, custom fit that complements your personal style.
Perfect for beginners and hat lovers alike, this hands-on class will leave you with a beautifully crafted, wearable Art Deco styled masterpiece. Students will also receive step-by-step notes with a resource guide so that they can continue experimenting on their own with this technique.

6 students maximum, to allow for personalized attention.

Preview a YouTube video on this workshop:
https://youtu.be/Oh8eMHeSgbk?si=il7JrJdA8dul2qwY

Specialty Class Cancellation Policy : 48 hour notice for class credit or refund. No-shows and cancelations with less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded or credited.

Sign up for this workshop HERE.