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Learn new and traditional hat-making techniques taught by Australia's leading milliners. Design your own fashion hat, create a stylish head piece or fascinator for races or wedding wear, learn all about flower designs and discover the secrets of costume millinery!

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Spring Fashion Week Millinery Workshops
Make a headpiece to go with your Spring Racing Carnival outfit! Louise Macdonald, one of Australia's leading milliners, will guide you through a selection of millinery techniques to make your own beautiful headpiece in a 2.5-hour workshop. Enjoy the creative space of Louise's studio in the Nicholas Buliding with spectacular views to inspire you. View the details

Class size
Each course has a maximum class size of between 6 to 8 participants (depending on the course) to ensure individual attention.

Venue
Room 3, 8th floor, 37 Swanston Street (corner of Swanston Street and Flinders Lane), Melbourne.

Materials
Materials for the fascinator and trimming courses are provided; additional supplies may be available for purchase in the class. For Beginner and Intermediate Millinery or Make a Small Hat, students are required to bring their own material to make their hats (this is fully explained before the first class). The cost of materials required to make a hat (straw or felt) can vary greatly, but an average estimate would be between $30 and $80.

Payment
Payment can be made by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) – you can provide your details by telephone (03 9650 1352 or +61 3 9650 1352), the online form or email. Alternatively, send a cheque or money order to Louise Macdonald Milliner, Room 3, 8th Floor, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Please note: Your participation in the course(s) can only be confirmed after the payment is received.

Registration

• Call Louise Macdonald's millinery studio (03 9650 1352 or +61 3 9650 1352) to enrol in the course(s) of your choice.
• Alternatively, fill the online form and we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your registration.
• If you prefer to contact Louise by fax or mail, fill the printable form and forward it to us. After we receive your form, we will contact you as soon as possible.

Privacy policy
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Refund and cancellation policy
Cancellations up to one month from the commencement of the course are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. Cancellations less than one month before the start of a course will be subject to cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of the course, unless a replacement student is found. If a replacement student is found, the $20 cancellation fee will apply. Students who are unable to attend a course or part thereof, due to illness, personal or professional commitments, are not entitled to refunds or transfers.

Enquiries
For more information, please contact Louise Macdonald's millinery studio.