Private Events
Jan
19
to Feb 19

Private Events

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Andrea is available to teach private lessons or events on weekends and evenings (locally for evenings) such as: Bridal parties, Kentucky Derby or special occasion hats and headpieces as home parties, and one-on-one private millinery lessons. Please email andrea@andreablohmmillinery.com for more information, rates, and availability.

Please see the Custom Order and Private Events Tab for more information and requests.

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Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat November 2023
Nov
4
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat November 2023

In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!.  You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

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Intermediate Millinery: Blocking, Finishing and Trimming - November 2023
Nov
2
to Nov 3

Intermediate Millinery: Blocking, Finishing and Trimming - November 2023

After completing the beginner’s millinery blocking course, students will be able to perform advanced levels of finishing and trimming their previously blocked/shaped hats. Professional edge finishing and decorating the hat using new or existing pieces will be practiced.​

This is an Intermediate class and thus the Beginner Millinery class or fiber and sewing experience is required. Once you learn the basics you can expand your knowledge with more advanced Millinery classes.

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Hat Restoration & Repair - November 2023
Nov
1
5:00 PM17:00

Hat Restoration & Repair - November 2023

Bring your antique store finds or Grandpa's old hat into the studio and learn how to repair or restore it to it's original glory!
Millinery instructor, Andrea Blohm, will inspect each hat brought in and will guide the owner through the process of restoring and repairing the hat.
Students may bring two hats into class.

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Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat October 2023
Oct
28
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat October 2023

In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!.  You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

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Millinery: Fascinators & Headpieces - October 2023
Oct
27
5:00 PM17:00

Millinery: Fascinators & Headpieces - October 2023

The late Renaissance era of the 16th century began the European fashion of decorating the head with a hat. In the Baroque era of the 17th century, head decorations, without a hat, began to develop in earnest and take on new heights. In this class, you'll create a small headpiece or fascinator for any occasion. Depending on demand, the class may highlight bridal and wedding party headpieces.

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Hat Restoration & Repair - October 2023
Oct
26
5:00 PM17:00

Hat Restoration & Repair - October 2023

Bring your antique store finds or Grandpa's old hat into the studio and learn how to repair or restore it to it's original glory!
Millinery instructor, Andrea Blohm, will inspect each hat brought in and will guide the owner through the process of restoring and repairing the hat.
Students may bring two hats into class.

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Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat October 2023
Oct
24
to Oct 25

Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat October 2023

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In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!.  You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

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Sewing Machine Knowledge & Basic Sewing Techniques - October
Oct
21
9:00 AM09:00

Sewing Machine Knowledge & Basic Sewing Techniques - October

Students will learn the basics of using a sewing machine - including: stitch selections and applications, tension and machine set-up, and basic routing maintenance. Students will also learn basic sewing techniques to make a handmade tote bag. 
Students will need to bring their own sewing machine, sewing machine accessories and scissors.

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Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat - March 2023
Mar
25
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat - March 2023

In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!.  You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

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Hat Restoration & Repair - March 2023
Mar
24
5:00 PM17:00

Hat Restoration & Repair - March 2023

Bring your antique store finds or Grandpa's old hat into the studio and learn how to repair or restore it to it's original glory!
Millinery instructor, Andrea Blohm, will inspect each hat brought in and will guide the owner through the process of restoring and repairing the hat.
Students may bring two hats into class.

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Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat - March 2023
Mar
21
to Mar 22

Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat - March 2023

  • Michigan Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!.  You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

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Sewing Machine Knowledge & Basic Sewing Techniques
Mar
12
9:00 AM09:00

Sewing Machine Knowledge & Basic Sewing Techniques

Students will learn the basics of using a sewing machine - including: stitch selections and applications, tension and machine set-up, and basic routing maintenance. Students will also learn basic sewing techniques to make a handmade tote bag. 
Students will need to bring their own sewing machine, sewing machine accessories and scissors.

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Oct
5
to Oct 6

MI Folk School - Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat

Millinery is an age-old art and craft that is rewarding, possibly addictive, and highly prized. Once familiar with the basic skills, you can create numerous styles and shapes in many different mediums for Winter, Summer, Autumn, and Spring. They can be as elaborate, sophisticated, outrageous, or as casual as you wish…a hat for any occasion.​

In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!. You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

Course Fee: $135 - Supply Fee: $60 Location: Folk School

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Oct
2
9:30 AM09:30

Troy Historic Village - Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat

Millinery is an age-old art and craft that is rewarding, possibly addictive, and highly prized. Once familiar with the basic skills, you can create numerous styles and shapes in many different mediums for Winter, Summer, Autumn, and Spring. They can be as elaborate, sophisticated, outrageous, or as casual as you wish…a hat for any occasion.​

In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!. You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

Course Fee: $135 - Supply Fee: $60 Location: Folk School

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Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat - Michigan Folk School
Nov
11
to Nov 12

Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat - Michigan Folk School

  • Michigan Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!. You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

Course Fee: $125 - Supply Fee: $60 Location: Folk School

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Intermediate Millinery: Blocking, Finishing and Trimming
Sep
28
7:00 PM19:00

Intermediate Millinery: Blocking, Finishing and Trimming

After completing the beginner’s millinery blocking course, students will be able to perform advanced levels of finishing and trimming their previously blocked/shaped hats. Professional edge finishing and decorating the hat using new or existing pieces will be practiced.

This is an Intermediate class and thus the Beginner Millinery class or fiber and sewing experience is required. Once you learn the basics you can expand your knowledge with more advanced Millinery classes.

Course Fee: $125 - Supply Fee: $60 Location: Folk School

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Dec
10
to Dec 11

Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat - Michigan Folk School

  • Michigan Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!.  You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

https://bookwhen.com/mifolkschool/e/ev-sgie-20201210180000

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Nov
12
to Nov 13

Introduction to Millinery: Making a Hat - Michigan Folk School

  • Michigan Folk School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!.  You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of the workshop, you will leave wearing your handcrafted treasure.​

https://bookwhen.com/mifolkschool/e/ev-szi7-20201112180000

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Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00

Millinery: Beginner Straw Hat Blocking

Students will learn how to block/shape a straw hat body on a chosen style and size of hat block. General finishing and trimming will be taught based on time allowed in class. Straw available in course will be woven straw bodies.

This is an introductory class and thus no previous experience with hat making is needed. Once you learn the basics you can expand your knowledge with more advanced Millinery classes.

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Apr
5
9:00 AM09:00

Intermediate Millinery: Blocking, Finishing and Trimming

After completing the beginner’s millinery blocking course, students will be able to perform advanced levels of finishing and trimming their previously blocked/shaped hats. Professional edge finishing and decorating the hat using new or existing pieces will be practiced.​

This is an Intermediate class and thus the Beginner Millinery class or fiber and sewing experience is required. Once you learn the basics you can expand your knowledge with more advanced Millinery classes.

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Apr
4
9:00 AM09:00

The Art of Millinery: Making a Hat

Millinery is an age-old art and craft that that is rewarding, possibly addictive, and highly prized. Once familiar with the basic skills, you can create numerous styles and shapes in many different mediums for Winter, Summer, Autumn and Spring. They can be as elaborate, sophisticated, outrageous or as casual as you wish…a hat for any occasion.​

In this workshop you will learn the basic skills and history of millinery and use that knowledge to craft one hat, from start to finish!. You will develop the techniques to mold, shape, and style a hat (straw or felt) on a wooden hat block and finish it off by sewing by hand or machine. While some hand-sewing experience might be helpful it is certainly not necessary. By the end of workshop you will leave wearing your hand crafted treasure.

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DIYpsi
Dec
14
to Dec 15

DIYpsi

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  • Google Calendar ICS

I will be showing handmade hats, headpieces and fashion headbands at the 10th Annual DIYpsi Holiday Market in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the Riverside Arts Center on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 2019

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Dec
3
1:00 PM13:00

Millinery: Fascinators & Headpieces

The late Renaissance era of the 16th century began the European fashion of decorating the head with a hat. In the Baroque era of the 17th century, head decorations, without a hat, began to develop in earnest and take on new heights. In this class, you'll create a small headpiece or fascinator for any occasion. Depending on demand, the class may highlight bridal and wedding party headpieces.

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