Would you like to make a hat and have your hat exhibited as part of a show in a local gallery?

We’re excited to announce our new hat-making program.  Throughout this nine-month program, students will learn essential hat making techniques, research and develop design ideas and make a final hat for exhibition in December.

The program starts in April, with six monthly 6-hour sessions followed but  one 3-hour presentation session and a final 3-hour session for final adjustments and preparation for the exhibition in December.

Through support of the Minnesota Art Board, the full course fee has been discounted to $630 per person.  This fee includes 42 hours of instruction by Karen Morris, class notes and millinery materials.  Essential hat-making equipment will also be provided.  Students are required to bring their sewing kits. 

Format: In-Person

Skill Level: Beginners to intermediate

Registration period:  Feb 24th to Apr 6th, 2025

Available slots: 15

Course Fee:  $630.00

Classroom: Karen Morris Millinery Studio in Roseville or Rented Classroom in Minneapolis

1st session - April 19th- 6 hours

- Introduction to millinery - general knowledge including stitches and tools

- Introduction to blocking techniques

- Working with buckram

- Wiring techniques

2nd session - May 24th - 6 hours

- Working with Fosshape

- Techniques for a fabric cover hat

3rd session June 21st - 6 hours

- Working with sinamay - headpiece, hat and trims

4th session - July 19th - 6 hours

- Techniques of feathers

- Techniques of veiling 

5th session - August 16th - 6 hours

- Introduction of felt hat

- Techniques of felt trims

6th session - September 13th - 6 hours

- Theatrical/Costume hat techniques

7th session - October 4th - 3 hours

- Students will present their exhibit hat ideas

- Q & A Session

8th session - November 8th - 3 hours

- Refine and finalize the exhibit hat 

December - Exhibition

If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact Karen at info@kmhats.com.