2.5hrs - £150 per person

This course is perfect for those who want to experience the finishing aspects of millinery, or simply as a 'taster'. You will be given an informative talk on the history of hats, including occasions where hats are worn and the etiquette around wearing hats, which hats suit which faces, body frames and outfits. You will be allocated a hat or headpiece to finish, which will be matched to you individually. You will be given a brim, crown and decoration and be tutored in finishing your hat. This hat or headpiece will be yours to keep and take home. A really fun way to experience finishing a masterpiece of your own! Refreshments will be provided. All the equipment you will need will be provided. The course starts at 10am, however please give 15 minutes to arrive, get a tea or a coffee and get yourself settled. Terms & Conditions We require a non-refundable payment in full 1 month in advance of the course.

2 day - £500 per person

The 2 day course offers an all round taster of starting and finishing a hat, including choosing the fabric, dying, blocking and finishing. At the end of the 2 day course you will be presented with a certificate of completion and be able to take home your finished hat. All equipment will be provided. 10am - 4pm with refreshments provided. The course starts at 10am, however please give 15 minutes to arrive, get a tea or a coffee and get yourself settled. Terms & Conditions We require a non-refundable payment in full 2 months in advance of the course

5 day - £1,700 per person

The 5 day course is for aspiring milliners and offers a detailed, step-by-step, personally instructed course by Yvette, for those who wish to start a business as a milliner. All equipment will be provided and at the end of the course, you will be presented with a certificate of completion and be able to take your completed items away with you. All equipment will be provided. Millinery business start-up packs are available upon request at the end of this course at extra cost. 10am - 5pm with refreshments provided. The course starts at 10am, however please give 15 minutes to arrive, get a tea or a coffee and get yourself settled. Terms & Conditions We will require a non-refundable payment in full 3 months in advance of the course.

General Information

To find out more information on courses please go to the contact page and tick courses. We can send you a pack on more about the course and a booking form to fill in. Dates will be annouced shortly for courses but please do email your preferences in order to get the dates you want as soon as possible. We found the courses to be very popular in Edinburgh and expect the courses in London to fill quickly.

Dont forget if we get a gaggle of girls doing the hatty hens (hen parties making headpieces together) they get a free bottle of Pommery Champange! Again please enquire for dates though the contact us. Any other enquires please not hesitate to get in touch info@yvettejelfs.com