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  • Adapting Block Shapes Live Lesson

    4 items

    Reinvent existing hat blocks and explore creative new designs with Louise Macdonald. Learn resizing techniques, improvise boater crowns, and custom reshaping using sculpting materials and clever studio supplies. Perfect for getting more from the blocks you already own. Last Day To Watch: March 11

  • Introducing The Spindle

    Welcome to The Spindle, a monthly series for Hat Academy Studio members, where creative ideas begin with a hat. Hosted by Sophie Allport, this is a live catch-up for community updates, member questions, special guests, and a look at what’s happening across our millinery world. It’s all about stay...

  • Wirework Halos Course

    4 items

    This essential racewear accessory is defined by sophisticated design for effortless elegance. Become proficient in wirework as you learn to construct unique millinery with structural integrity and refined finish. Tutor Sophie Allport provides guidance for 3D flowers crafted in leather together wi...

  • Switch & Save 20%

    With plenty of new lessons on the way, this special yearly offer lets you enjoy 20% off your membership. That’s up to 35% compared with paying month-to-month. Follow this quick upgrade guide to apply your discount.
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  • Fiona Cooper Podcast

    Fiona Cooper is a Melbourne-based milliner and owner of the brand Millinery Laa Laa. In 2025, Fiona won the Lillian Frank Millinery Award with her visually striking GRAPHICA design, which linked her graphic design background to quilting traditions in a striking design.
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  • Past & Present Pillbox

    4 items

    Explore classic millinery techniques reimagined through contemporary design, guiding students in creating modern pillbox headpieces rooted in tradition.