*The Hat Making Masterclass is offering a founder's rate until September 30th. Join the workshop at the Hatter's Circle rate and save $250, automatically applied at checkout. 

Hat Making Masterclass - Digital Workshop

From first block to finished hat — a complete millinery course. It's way beyond the basics.

30+ hours of content and material. Everything you need to go from curious beginner to confident hat maker. This is a module based course that utilizes, conversational lectures for deeper understanding, step by step demonstrating videos, articles, educational videos, resource guides and charts, and so much more. 

Includes a Supplies List with links everything you need!

Gain immediate access to the course!

What You'll Learn

Module 1 — Introduction & Overview Get oriented, source the right tools and materials, and understand the essential components of a hat before you make your first cut.

Module 2 — Blocking Master the foundational skill of every hat: shaping felt or straw over a block, including brim break and flattening.

Module 3 — Brim Cutting & Sanding Achieve clean, professional brim edges every time.

Module 4 — Crown Shaping Learn the proportion and measurement principles behind a well-shaped crown — then put them into practice.

Module 5 — Brim Shaping Explore both hand-shaping techniques and professional tools (curlers, rollers, and flanges) to create the exact brim silhouette you're after.

Module 6 — Sweatbands Finish your hats like a pro with ribbon and leather sweatband techniques.

Module 7 — Perfecting Fit Solve common fit issues and learn how to confidently fit hats for real clients.

Module 8 — Wrap Up Leave with a clear roadmap for what comes next — whether that's building a business, growing your craft, or both.

Here are some FAQ and answers for you to prepare for your hat making journey:

Q: How long does it take to make a hat?

A. In the beginning, it might take you up to 5-6 hours of active work. The more you practice the faster and more efficient you will get. There is quite a bit of down time and resting periods throughout the process, so I generally recommend allowing between 1 and 2 weeks to complete a hat.

Q: Does this course include a supplies list?

A: Yes! There is a comprehensive supplies list of everything to order with links to each vendor, website, and product I recommend.

Q: How is this digital course set up?

A. It's set up in a module format with approximately 30 hours of various multi-media content.

Q: What is the average investment of tools to get started hat making?

A. Generally speaking, I recommend budgeting about $500-$600 to procure your basic tools and supplies.

Q: What is NOT covered in this course?

A. This course does not cover conversations related to decorating or embellishment, dyeing, or hat making as a business.

Q: How long will I have access to the course videos?

A. Forever.

Q: What type of hat making or trouble shooting support is included with the digital course?

A. This course does not include any hat making support or guidance for tools & supplies ordering.

Q: Who is this course best suited for?

A. This course was created for those who want to learn to make hats in a self-paced, comprehensive course, that covers in depth concepts, foundational processes, taught by a millinery expert and working hat maker in a well organized masterclass that covers the entire process, step by step.

Q: What type of educational content can I expect?

A. Hat making will be demonstrated and narrated. The tutorials will be simple, straightforward, foundational focused with some pro tips, humor, and philosophical pondering. There will be mixed multi-media material to convey concepts, technical information, charts, videos, pdfs, articles and more, all original material developed by me.

What it Really Takes to be a Master Hatter - an article written by me