Fascinator-making workshop Raine Cullen

Raine has always had a love/hate relationship with hats because, in her opinion, she doesn’t suit them, so it was out of desperation that she began making her own. 

Her mother was a milliner from the 1940s to the 1970s, but she hung up her hat blocks when off-the-shelf floppy hats became the new fashion of the 1970s. Sadly, she wasn’t around to see her daughter take up the craft in 2010, after many years working as an interior designer. Raine trained with queen-of-hats Felicity Faichney in St Andrews, where she learned blocking and finishing skills and went on to create her own styles, which have developed into sculpted fascinators and headpieces. 

This course teaches the fundamentals of sculpting sinamay and the basics of fascinator creation, which is where Raine began. You will create and finish a beautiful fascinator that you will wear with pride!

What to bring with you:
Please bring the following items with you for the workshop:

• A thimble (this is essential)
• A pair of sharp scissors
• Sewing needles

It is also advisable to bring an apron and to wear clothes that you don't mind getting marked or stained.

Tea and coffee will be provided, but please bring all food you will need for the day, including lunch, as there will be a short lunch break.

Please be aware that the workshop will involve working with hot steam and sharp instruments. While all precautions will be taken, there is a small risk of minor injury. Your safety is our priority, so please follow all guidance from the workshop leader.