Daywear Bonnet Class

Trim Your Own Regency Bonnet

Choose from a selection of hand-blocked straw bonnet bases in various sizes, then decorate it using provided petersham ribbons, vintage millinery flowers, and ostrich feathers. Learn a variety of period-appropriate ribbon trimming techniques to make your bonnet truly your own—perfect for promenades and morning dress!

To ensure a personalized experience, this exclusive workshop is limited to just 4–6 students. You'll receive dedicated one-on-one guidance throughout in our bijou Georgian Sedan Chair House in the heart of Bath. Reserve your spot on EventBrite HERE or by emailing us at hello@theartofadornment.co.uk — seats fill quickly!

SEPT 16
14:30 - 17:00
£90

Email hello@theartofadornment.co.uk or click through to EventBrite to book.

  • Celebrate the Jane Austen Festival in style with this hands-on course dedicated to the art of Regency headwear. Led by milliner Heidi Howell, you’ll explore the history of the iconic bonnet, learn her process for transforming a woven base into a regency bonnet, and adorn your own one-of-a-kind piece using period-inspired materials and techniques. Perfect for Austenites and heritage fashion lovers alike.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

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    Hand-blocked woven hat base crafted by Heidi Howell.


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    A wide variety of flowers, ribbons, feathers and other various adornments.

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    A cameo appearance from Katelyn Simkins to talk about bonnet friendly hairstyles.

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    1x1 instruction from Heidi Howell.

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    Historical back story for Regency headwear.

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    Bonus: a coupon for a discount on a second booking with The Art of Adornment - virtual sessions available.

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