Here's a preview of the 5 weeks of the class

* Week 1 (Preparation Week)

MODULE #1 - INTRODUCTION

In this module we go through:

• How the course works
• The anatomy of a hat
• Measuring the head
• Making samples and calculating the shrinkage
• Supplies for the course

 * Week 2

MODULE #2 - THE FEDORA

The module starts with a short History of the Fedora and the materials. I then go through how you can make your own resist pattern for any size. Nevertheless, this module also includes a work pattern for you to download. In these videos you'll learn to shape the Fedora with a hat block. There are suggestions for the decoration and finishing, and the module ends with other ideas for exploration.

MODULE #2 - BONUS: FELTING WITHOUT A HAT BLOCK

This BONUS is a very special one because I'll be showing you how you can felt any hat without a hat block. Though I use the example of the Fedora in the module, this technique can be applied to any hat shape you want to make. So, this BONUS module makes it possible for you to take the entire course without having to buy any hat blocks.

* Week 3

MODULE #3 - THE CLOCHE & THE BOWLER

The module is divided into 2 parts: the Cloche and the Bowler. Each one starts with a short History of these hats. You'll have the chance to see how the choice of a different wool type can be enough to create a variation in the shape. You'll also be learning how you can use nuno felting to create your hat's trimmings.

MODULE #3 - BONUS: CHANGING THE PATTERN

Though you learn how to create custom patterns for any hat size in this class, I wanted to go one step further, and show you how you can modify these base patterns to create new hat shapes. And, of course, along with that, how to shape them.

 * Week 4

MODULE #5 - THE WIDE BRIM HAT

As for all the other hats in the class, there's a historical introduction for this one, followed by how you can make your own resist pattern for any size. Yet, there'll also be a work pattern for you to download. After the actual felting of the hat, I go through some millinery tips, like how to add a sweatband to the piece. The module ends with a collection of suggestions about how to go on experimenting beyond the course, and how to care for your hats.

MODULE #6 - BONUS: THE ENGLISH ROSE BROOCH

I know that not everyone likes flowers as a hat trimming. Nevertheless, to me the class wouldn't be complete without showing you how to make beautiful, extra light roses to decorate your pieces :)

 * Week 5

WRAP UP WEEK

BONUS - PROBLEM SOLVING & OTHER TIPS

The bonus PDF with the extra tips will be sent to you when you finish the course.

What participants are saying about this class

My name is Vanda Sousa and I've been wet felting for nearly 2 decades. Being a self-taught felter with about 15 years of teaching experience has lead me to create my own teaching system, based on what I've learnt with experimentation and on the challenges of my students.