Fur Felt Hat Making Course

Craft your own custom fur felt hat in this hands-on Irvine workshop for a unique style experience!



2 x 3 hours Location Irvine Class size 1 to 2 guests   $650

Step into the world of hat magic with this two-day fur felt hat making and blocking course in Irvine, where you’ll create your very own stylish hat from start to finish! In our warm and welcoming Orange County studio, you’ll learn the art of how to block a hat, transforming soft fur felt into a wearable masterpiece perfectly shaped for your head. This isn’t just a class -- it’s an adventure in creativity, craftsmanship, and hands-on fun.
On day one, we’ll guide you through choosing your hat’s shape and style before showing you how to manipulate the felt on wooden hat forms. You’ll get to experience the joy of molding, steaming, and shaping the felt, learning techniques that are the heart of fur felt hat making. By the end of the session, you’ll have the foundation of your very own hat ready for finishing touches.
Day two focuses on the finer details: wiring the brim, hand sewing in a head-size ribbon, fitting it to your head, and adding that final trim. You’ll leave not only with a beautiful, handcrafted fur felt hat but also with new skills in how to hand sew, how to make a hat, and a sense of pride in what you’ve created! Perfect for anyone searching for unique Orange County activities, this hat making course is hands-on, fun, and utterly unforgettable.
Please Note:
All materials to block and trim your hat are included in the price of the class. Once you have booked the class, we will reach out to you to schedule the class dates and choose your felt color and texture. This studio is equipped with industrial sewing machines, but students have the option to bring a personal, home sewing machine to learn the process of hat finishing on a machine they are familiar with and comfortable working on (so you can continue on your hat-making journey from home).
What you'll get
  • All materials to block and trim your hat are included in the price of the class.
  • Handcrafted fur felt hat!
  • Skills in hat blocking and shaping
  • Knowledge of wiring brims and hand sewing
  • Sense of pride and creative accomplishment
Knowledge required
This class is designed for more advanced sewers; hand and machine sewing skills are required to finish your hat!
What to bring
  • (Optional) Bring a personal, home sewing machine to learn the process of hat finishing
  • Enthusiasm to learn!
  • A big smile
Session repeats

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.

Location

Irvine, CA

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Jill Courtemanche Millinery
Jill Courtemanche Millinery

female Women-owned

Milliner Jill Courtemanche lives and works in sunny southern, California. A graduate of New York City's prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology she worked for a decade alongside master artisans in New York and Europe before opening her namesake atelier in 2006.
Jill brings a modern and feminine approach to her hats while incorporating traditional techniques and craftsmanship. Many of her pieces are created using vintage materials combined with modern fabrics, and many styles are produced in limited, exclusive quantities.
Jill also teaches popular hat-making courses, for both beginner and more advanced students, which are attended by millinery enthusiasts from around the world.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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