.Melbourne School of Millinery aims to give emerging milliners an understanding of quality craftsmanship, the practical skills to create beautifully made pieces, and the confidence to take their own creative path in the beautiful art of millinery.
Felt, straw, wirework and fabric-covered hats have been selected as the foundation for your journey into millinery.
Learn essential traditional and contemporary millinery techniques and begin developing your practical hat-making skills through these four hands-on millinery courses in Melbourne.
Choose one course at a time or complete all four units to build a strong foundation in millinery. Whether you are learning millinery as a creative hobby or taking the first steps towards a career as a milliner, these courses provide the essential skills and techniques to begin your journey.
Each of the four units can be completed as a stand-alone course. Students who successfully complete all four units will receive a Melbourne School of Millinery Foundation Certificate in Millinery, recognising their completion of the full foundation program.
About the School
Melbourne School of Millinery offers face-to-face, hands-on millinery classes and courses in Melbourne, teaching traditional and contemporary millinery techniques while encouraging every student to develop their own creative style and signature.
Principal Georgia Skelton is joined by experienced milliners who are passionate about passing on their skills and knowledge. Classes are taught in person, giving students the benefit of practical demonstrations, individual guidance and direct feedback as they learn and develop their skills. The comprehensive program focuses on the fundamental techniques and craftsmanship needed to pursue millinery as a creative passion or a professional career.
Students can undertake individual millinery units as standalone courses or work towards completing the Foundation Certificate in Millinery at their own pace. Students also have the option to have their work assessed and graded, providing a valuable benchmark of their workmanship and something to strive towards as their skills develop.