Reviving The Lost Art of Millinery
Posted in Millinery on 12/21/2008 01:24 pm by Bethune Hudson
As a milliner and a tutor, it has been such a joy to participate in teaching, and sharing in the lost art of millinery (for those coming across this post, and having no idea of what the word millinery means, its how to make hats).
These days hats may be considered a luxury, but there is something about seeing a lady dressed from head to toe, with a chic hat to finish off. Where has this era gone? Fancy dressed up hats are now seen more at ladies days at the races, Ascot being one of the famous places. A chance also for milliners to shine, with their extravagant creations adorning their clients, this is one time a milliner would love one of their creations to be photographed.
Many students have passed through workshops with me via Wombourne School of Millinery, with Ann Morse-Brown (proprietor), and Guy Morse-Brown the leading hat block maker in the industry.
Creative Passion
With great sadness the school closed its doors in 2007, but my passion is to continue to share this lost art, along side millinery tutors up and down the country. 
Do you want to know how to?
For those who want to learn more come and join in setting future trends, creating future collections. With a little guidance, confidence and creative vision from you, the continued revival of hat making can be pushed to the forefront.
Millinery has many topics, so any questions, thoughts or ideas I can help with do get in touch.
Stop by and talk!
I love to hear from milliners to see how you are faring in this current climate, or just to talk about your journey in the millinery world, any events, achievements, or features then stop by and tell me about it.
There is so much to talk about, so until the next time, contact me
Creativity at work
Bethune
12/21/2008 at 8:24 pm
WOW I’m truly impressed. The pictures truly personalize your blog. Most importantly you show your passion…it is all over your face. Beautiful!!
12/26/2008 at 9:37 am
Thank You Paulette,
I am so glad you enjoy my passion for creativity, do stop by again as I take you on the revival of millinery/hat making journey. It is a wonderful craft and I can show you how to even at a distance. Talk to you soon.
Creativity at Work
Bethune
12/30/2008 at 2:12 pm
uPgPOC Thanks for good post
01/12/2009 at 10:34 am
It is great to see another millinery blog out there. very inspirational. Thanks.
01/12/2009 at 10:26 pm
Thank you Beck, its great to meet you to, had a look at your site, good creativity at work, will pass by your site regularly, thanks for stopping by, if there is anything I can help with just let me know.
Creativity at work
Bethune
01/14/2009 at 10:48 pm
What a beautiful Students Gallery. Those hat are absolutely gorgeous. Truly a work of art! I’m very excited for you. Keep your focus where your real passion is and all manner of things will happen in your favor.
03/01/2009 at 8:30 pm
A great website for those of us who want to read more and know more about millinery.
I have great memories (and lovely hats) from the two short courses I did at the Wombourne
School of Millinery and your patient teaching and wonderful millinery skills made me wish
I could stay forever!
Good Luck with this new blog – it’s fantastic.
Donna Scarfe
Fyne Hats By Felicity
Couture Creations for Costume and Contemporary Fashions
03/01/2009 at 10:32 pm
Hi Donna, great to hear from you, so glad you like my blog, there will be more to come. I do have so much memories too and they are all fabulous as you all have made me proud of your achievements. Do stop by again.
Creativity at Work
Bethune