East Village Hats
Classes in Brooklyn
East Village Hats is a small team of milliners in New York that hand craft hats using traditional tools and methods. They offer workshops for all skill levels and have a wide selection of materials and blocks, some dating back over a century.
6 classes with availability
Innovative Felt Fascinators
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Learn the art of draping unusually shaped felt while exploring how line and trim can be used to create a stunning sculptural headpiece.
Sun. Oct 25th, 10am–5pm ET
(7 hours)
Defying Gravity
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Discover the art of crafting headpieces that appear to float effortlessly above the wearer using expertly sculpted wire structures. This hands-on workshop explores balance, negative space, and visual illusion to create bold, ethereal designs. Perfect for creatives looking to blend fantasy and fine craftsmanship into wearable works of art.
Nov 15th
10am–6pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$595
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Sun. Nov 15th, 10am–6pm ET
(16 hours over 2 sessions)
Sinasilk Taster Class with Maor Zabar
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Discover the art of combining silk and sinamay in this unique taster class. Join us as we explore the Sina-Silk technique developed by Maor Zabar, and learn how to manipulate this new material to create stunning Waterlily flowers. All you need is a creative eye -- materials included.
Sat. Nov 14th, 9am–12pm ET
(3 hours)
Needle Felting
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Tap into your creativity and add stunning decorative details to your woolen pieces through the ancient craft of needle felting. Explore the beauty of sculptural forms and learn to paint with wool in this hands-on class at East Village Hats. No prior experience needed and all materials are included.
Mon. Oct 26th, 4:30–7:30pm ET
(3 hours)
Sinasilk Sculpting Masterclass
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Unlock the secrets of the Sina-Silk technique and create wearable works of art in the Silk and Sinamay Sculpting Masterclass at East Village Hats. Discover the unique method of combining these fabrics to unleash their full potential, and learn how to manipulate them into stunning three-dimensional creations. No experience is necessary - just bring your creative eye!
Nov 22nd
10am–6pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$595
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Sun. Nov 22nd, 10am–6pm ET
(16 hours over 2 sessions)
Make Your Own Felt Hat
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Discover the art of hat-making as you learn to block and finish your own felt hat. Unleash your creativity and create a stylish addition to your wardrobe with the guidance of expert instructors. Basic hand-sewing skills are a must for this workshop.
Dec 12th
9am–12pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$350
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Sat. Dec 12th, 9am–12pm ET
(6 hours & 30 minutes over 2 sessions)
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Introduction to Weaving Cedar with Paul Rowley
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Students will prepare western red cedar bark, learn plaiting and twinning techniques, and weave a simple cap or hat shaped and finished to fit their own head.
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Wet Felting
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Tap into your creativity and learn the craft of turning merino wool into seamless sculptural forms, perfect for making hats, bags, and vessels. Join us for a magical felting workshop where you will build strong, texturally interesting fabric, with no skills required. All materials provided.
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$395
Make Your Own Fedora
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Learn the craft of hat-making at East Village Hats and create your own stylish fedora, porkpie, or homburg. In this hands-on workshop you'll work through the techniques to block, shape, and trim your hat, leaving with a unique addition to your wardrobe. Basic hand-sewing skills required.
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Couture Cloche Draping and Finishing
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Learn the craft of making beautiful cloche hats in this unique workshop. Step into the art of draping and finishing as you design a windproof, stylish hat. A great fit for those with hand sewing skills who want to master the couture cloche.
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$475
Innovative Scraps Hats
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Discover the secrets of innovative millinery in this hands-on workshop at East Village Hats. Learn how to create stunning cocktail hats using scraps and old hats, and leave with a set of tricks to unleash your creativity. No skills are necessary and all materials are provided.
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$375
Introduction to Sinamay
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Learn to work with sinamay, a delicate, lightweight straw fiber from the Philippines, and craft your own one-of-a-kind fascinator. Students decorate their creations with sculpted flowers, feathers, and other embellishments to produce a distinctive, wearable accessory suited to any special occasion.
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$375
Make Your Own Straw Hat
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Create a stylish, handcrafted straw hat in this hands-on workshop. Build the craft of blocking, shaping, and trimming to design a fedora, cloche, or wide-brim hat tailored to your style. Leave with a beautifully finished piece, ideal for lifting your summer wardrobe.
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Sculpting Flowers in Thermoplastic
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Join us for a 2 day workshop learning to use thermoplastic to sculpt incredible blooms. Whether you are a hat making fan and want to experience working with thermoplastic or you are an artist who enjoys creating three dimensional object and care to learn an amazing new technique, This workshop is for you. Sculpting techniques with thermoplastic is one of our favorite ways to create headpieces. The technique which we developed, combines two materials:...
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Felt Manipulation
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity with Maor Zabar as you discover the endless possibilities of felt manipulation. Learn to drape, paint, and distress this versatile material to create a truly unique and beautifully finished hat. Join us for this hands-on workshop and let your creative eye guide you towards your very own masterpiece.
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Sinasilk Tophats
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Discover the art of transforming silk and sinamay into stunning mini tophats with a groundbreaking technique that blends the best of both worlds. Under the expert guidance of Maor, you'll explore innovative methods to manipulate these unique materials, create captivating patterns, and utilize everyday objects for your designs. Unleash your creativity and craft one-of-a-kind wearable art that showcases your personal style.
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Japanese Floral Arrangements in Thermoplastic
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Discover the art of sculpting with thermoplastic and silk in this 2-day workshop with Maor Zabar. Create stunning three-dimensional headpieces inspired by Japanese Ikebana and unleash your creativity with this innovative technique. Join us at East Village Hats and let your imagination come to life.
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Introduction to Weaving Cedar
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Students will prepare western red cedar cap or hat.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
$650
Weave a Cedar Flatcap
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
In this two day class students will weave a western red cedar bark flatcap. First learn to prepare the bark for weaving, then the different weaving techniques before weaving your own unique piece from cedar bark. The majority of the hat will be plaited, but also require a lot of twinning. Most of the fine tuning and shaping will take place on your own head. All Materials included - no skills necessary.
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Anemone Headband
East Village Hats See all classes by this school @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY
Explore the artistry of transforming silk dupioni into sculptural floral forms with depth and movement. Learn specialized techniques in stiffening, dyeing, and shaping to create lifelike petals. Guided step by step, you’ll assemble your own striking, handcrafted headpiece that blends elegance with organic design.
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Reviews of East Village Hats
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Introduction to Sinamay
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Sinasilk Taster Class with Maor Zabar
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Innovative Scraps Hats
The class was great. The teacher was lovely and informative. I gained a new respect and understanding for the art of millinery and for the amount of thought and creativity that goes into it. Definitely 10 out of 10 -
Wet Felting
It was amazing had a great time learning to make my hat very happy -
Make Your Own Fedora
I learned how to make a hat and how to sew and what it takes to make a quality hat. A very small place and very knowledgeable hat maker!!! -
Leather Flower Taster Class
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Make Your Own Fedora
Julia is such a great teacher ! I had an amazing time this past weekend learning how to make fedoras. -
Wet Felting
This was a totally enjoyable experience. Tierre Taylor is an excellent instructor. It was a fun day in every way...and I made a beautiful cloche. -
Make Your Own Straw Hat
A really interesting class and fun to walk away with a wearable summer hat -
Sculpting with Silk (Inspired by Carniverous Plants)
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Make Your Own Fedora
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Make Your Own Fedora
Amazing all-round!!! Julia Knox is the best!!!!!!!! -
Make Your Own Fedora
Lot of fun - creative experience, excellent teacher, personal attention given to each student. Will,do it again. -
Wet Felting
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Fascinator Workshop
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Make Your Own Fedora
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Fascinator Workshop
The class was great! The instructor walked us through the steps while allowing us to be creative.! Nice claas. I can’t wait to do take another class. -
Fascinator Workshop
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Sinamay Draping Masterclass
The class was very informative, but it could have been a bit more organized. There was limited work room. By the end of the class we had all bonded and it was a very nice experience. Cost was slightly high. -
Make Your Own Fedora
