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Chicago Tribune Local - August 2010

 
Interactive~Winter Hat Blocking Workshop
Event Date(s): 10/16/2010 - 10/17/2010
Venue / Location Information:
Name: Simply Chicago Art
Address: 1318 Oakton St.
City: Evanston
State: IL
Event Time / Additional Information: 2 Day Workshop! Free parking (Chute Middle School parking lot)
Contact Info: Mary, classes@simplychicagoart.com 847-738-0716
Web site: www.simplychicagoart.com

Workshop Location: Simply Chicago Art 1318 Oakton St. Evanston, IL 60202

Instructor: Jenny Pfanenstiel, Couture Milliner

Cost: $170.00 per person

Time: 10:00am-3:00pm each day

When: October 16th & 17th

RSVP by October 9th classes@simplychicagoart.com

Each person will learn the different types of wool for blocking. You will learn how to wet, steam and form the wool over a hat block to make a shape of a hat. Once dry, the hat will then be cut, hand sewn, wired and embellished. This will truly be a hat that you will wear with pride. All hat bodies, hat forms and wiring will be provided. During drying time, Jenny will demonstrate how to make different types of hand made embellishments. Though she will have other supplies with her, she would like all attendees to bring needles, thread and scissors. In addition, please bring any buttons, feathers and broaches you may have. Jenny will show you how you can use these to embellish your hats.

Payment must be received by Saturday October 9th to participate. Will accept Cash, Check or Credit Card.

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