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@withregram • @britishhatguild If you are capti

@withregram • @britishhatguild
If you are captivated by millinery and would like to apply to HNC/D Millinery @morleycollege OPEN DAY will be on 29th March 5-7pm at Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries, Hortensia Road, London SW10 0QS
The HNC/D in Millinery has been training industry-leading milliners for 20 years. Indeed, many BHG members who are top people within the industry today have learnt their trade at former KCC, now Morley College.
The HNC/D in Millinery is a unique course that trains its students in all areas of millinery (film and theatre millinery, commercial design, and couture fashion). It will give students the skills to join a professional workroom, start their own business, or progress to MA-level courses at leading fashion colleges. Due to HNC/D Millinery’s high standards of design and craftsmanship, it is highly regarded for its millinery craft internationally.

Today we asked BHG member Jess Collett @jesscollettmilliner few questions about her millinery journey.
What Year did you graduate at KCC/Morley? 1997
What were highlights of the course for you? How did it help you in your millinery career?
Going to KCC as it was then called, was the best kind of training I could have received for starting my own hat business. Having done a 2-year work experience with Milliner Edwina Ibbotson, although I knew how to sew and block and make flowers, the teachers and the course gave me the freedom to discover and experiment within a guiding and encouraging environment. We learnt about the Hat Trade in Luton and were introduced to suppliers and how the industry worked. We learnt how to create collections and became aware of all aspects of running a business and things we had to think about in this field. It was a creative arena where students could learn from each other, discuss new ideas and experiment. All hugely valuable.
What are your career highlights now?
I have my own atelier in Notting Hill and have survived covid! I have made hats and currently still make for members of the Royal family over the years. I have an online business; I work with couturiers and make hats for fashion shows.

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Posted @withregram • @britishhatguild The HNC/D

Posted @withregram • @britishhatguild The HNC/D

Posted @withregram • @britishhatguild The HNC/D in Millinery has been training industry-leading milliners for 20 years. Indeed, many BHG members who are top people within the industry today have learnt their trade at former KCC, now Morley College.

The HNC/D in Millinery is a unique course that trains its students in all areas of millinery (film and theatre millinery, commercial design, and couture fashion). It will give students the skills to join a professional workroom, start their own business, or progress to MA-level courses at leading fashion colleges. Due to HNC/D Millinery’s high standards of design and craftsmanship, it is highly regarded for its millinery craft internationally.

If you are captivated by millinery and would like to apply to HNC/D Millinery @morleycollege next open day will be in March at Chelsea Centre. Date coming soon

Today we asked BHG member Rachel Richardson @rachjenrich few questions about her millinery journey.

What Year did you graduate from the HNC/D at KCC/Morley? 2005
What were highlights of the course for you? How did it help you in your millinery career?
I had completed the City and Guilds in the evening course before I started the HNC. Before this I had no millinery experience, so it taught me everything!
During the HNC a UK supplier offered me a work placement (2 weeks in China, 2 weeks in their offices) which directly resulted in a full-time job and ultimately my career (which I still have now)
What are your career highlights now?
There are many, however I have been lucky enough to travel extensively with work, visiting China up to 6 times a year as well as multiple trips to NY, Tokyo, Seoul and Europe. I have seen my designs in multiple UK high street stores
Are you working for well-known theatre/film/designers etc?
At present I am freelance, designing for customers such as Accessorize, esprit, M&S. Previously I have designed for Debenhams, including the designers at Debenhams - Jasper Conran, Jenny Packham and Julien McDonald.
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Posted @withregram • @britishhatguild Many BHG m

Posted @withregram • @britishhatguild Many BHG members who are top people within the industry today have learnt their trade at former KCC, now Morley College. The HNC/D in Millinery is a unique course that trains its students in all areas of millinery. It will give students the skills to join a professional workroom, start their own business, or progress to MA-level courses at leading fashion colleges. Due to HNC/D Millinery’s high standards of design and craftsmanship, it is highly regarded for its millinery craft internationally.
If you are captivated by millinery and would like to apply to HNC/D Millinery @morleycollege first open day will be on Tuesday 21st February 4.30 – 5.30 pm at Chelsea Centre Hortensia Road, SW10 0QS
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hnc-hnd-in-millinery-open-day-tickets-541070876557
Today we asked BHG member Rafa Peinador @rafa_peinador few questions about his millinery journey.
What Year did you graduate from the HNC/D at KCC/Morley? 2018/19
What were highlights of the course for you? How did it help you in your millinery career? Many amazing things happened during the course. Being taught by experienced milliners, master classes, visits to milliners’ studios, selling hats in Fenwick, but my highlights of the course will be the exhibition with the end of the year collection and Longines competition for Ascot. Apart of teaching you how to create a collection from concept to final piece, helping you creatively and technically. You can exhibit it, giving you the opportunity to reach and showcase your work to the millinery world and to possible buyers.
What are your career highlights now?
The fashion shows, in my opinion there is no better way to showcase your work than the catwalks. Fashion designers in general allow you to create amazing pieces full of creativity and fun. There is nothing better than the adrenalin rush just seconds before the show starts, and the proud moment when you see your piece on a professional model.
Are you working for well-known theatre/film/designers etc. Apart of working for Stephen Jones for the last 4 years, I design and makehats for Brain & Beast, Guillermo Decimo and Lina.
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Posted @withregram • @morley_college Our milline

Posted @withregram • @morley_college Our millinery students at our Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries are working with buyers from the prestigious department store @fenwickofficial, located on Bond Street, London.

The students are currently working on designing hats for all summer occasions and their creations will be sold in the millinery department at Fenwick's ahead of Royal Ascot.

This is a huge privilege for the students, giving them an introduction to the world of professional millinery and allowing them to learn from one of the UK’s leading millinery buyers.

Congratulations to all the students and Vesna Persic, tutor in millinery at Morley College London.
Hat by @carlyhemmingmillinery

See the link in our bio for more information

#millinery #MorleyChelseaCentre #Fenwicks #BondStreet #RoyalAscot #SummerHats 🎩

Posted @withregram • @britishhatguild The HNC/D

Posted @withregram • @britishhatguild The HNC/D in Millinery has been training industry-leading milliners for 20 years. Indeed, many BHG members who are top people within the industry today have learnt their trade at former KCC, now Morley College.

The HNC/D in Millinery is a unique course that trains its students in all areas of millinery (film and theatre millinery, commercial design, and couture fashion). It will give students the skills to join a professional workroom, start their own business, or progress to MA-level courses at leading fashion colleges. Due to HNC/D Millinery’s high standards of design and craftsmanship, it is highly regarded for its millinery craft internationally.

If you are captivated by millinery and would like to apply to HNC/D Millinery @morleycolllege first open day will be on Tuesday 21st February 4.30 – 5.30 pm at Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries, Hortensia Road, London SW10 0QS

Today we asked BHG member Paul Stafford @theseasonhats few questions about his millinery journey.
What Year did you graduate from the HNC/D at KCC/Morley? HNC 2007
What were highlights of the course for you? How did it help you in your millinery career?
The breath of the course and the understanding of the tutors. While on the HNC, I won the Feltmakers’ Design Award, leading to an internship with Rachel Trevor Morgan. Without the HNC, I would not have progressed onto the MA at the RCA. The HNC provided an understanding headwear construction (and the industry more broadly) that provided a solid foundation to technique and design while on the masters course. The course also created a community of emerging designers who provided friendship and support, which is very much appreciated where studio life involves a lot of time working alone.
What are your career highlights now?
Creating Haute Couture pieces for Yiqing Yin
Exhibition with Unveiled at London Craft Week
BFC Newgen Accessories
BFC Headonism
Exhibiting at Premiere Classe, Paris

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If you are thinking of applying to HNC/D Millinery

If you are thinking of applying to HNC/D Millinery at Morley and would welcome some funding now is the time to apply! Applications for the course have started.
QEST funding applications are now open! If you're a talented maker looking to further your training, visit the QEST website (link in bio) to discover more about how our scholarship and apprenticeship funding could help.

Individual makers can apply for up to £18,000 to further their training and education through traditional college courses, vocational training, apprenticeships and one-to-one training with a master craftsperson. QEST defines craft broadly and supports traditional and contemporary crafts ranging from basketry to millinery, jewellery design, luthiery to farriery, printmaking to shoemaking and much more. Visit their website directory to see how previous makers have used QEST funding to further their skills and their career.

Applications open 9 Jan - 13 Feb 2023.
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Wishing everyone a happy 🎩 2023🎉🧧 – – – –

Wishing everyone a happy 🎩 2023🎉🧧
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Posted @withrepost • @londonhatweek Join the mil

Posted @withrepost • @londonhatweek Join the millinery alumni of this amazing organisation….

Calling all talented and aspiring makers!

@QESTcraft applications opening soon – apply for £18,000 to fund further education & training. This can cover traditional college courses, vocational training, apprenticeships or one-to-one training.

Since 1990 QEST has awarded more than £5.3 million to 700 makers working in over 130 different disciplines, from beekeepers to silversmiths, willow weavers to 3D printers, ceramicists, guitar makers and more.

Visit www.qest.org.uk for details. The application round is open 9 January - 12 February 2022.

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Wishing everyone happy holidays full of hugs and k

Wishing everyone happy holidays full of hugs and kisses 🎄🕎

Hi everyone, I am still here just haven’t been p

Hi everyone, I am still here just haven’t been posting for a while. Two gorgeous very different hats made by my lovely students and a little reminder that enrolments are open for term 2 starting in January. You could have it as a Christmas present to yourself!
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I got this lovely flowers for my birthday from my

I got this lovely flowers for my birthday from my lovely students. Totally unexpected and greatly appreciated. Thank you 🥰

Posted @withrepost • @britishhatguild Applicatio

Posted @withrepost • @britishhatguild Applications for the British Hat Guild Award will be closing at midnight tomorrow, 11th November ✨

The British Hat Guild Award is a new initiative to support emerging businesses and individuals within the hat industry ✨

We would love to receive applications from people early in their career in any part of the headwear industry - bespoke, wholesale, theatre, fashion, film, art, and so on. Award recipients will each receive mentoring from BHG members and a budget of £500 to spend on materials or processes required during the scheme, giving you the chance to learn from some of the most established hat makers, milliners and experts in our industry

Full detail are on the BHG website - see link in bio ✨

Posted @withrepost • @britishhatguild Just under

Posted @withrepost • @britishhatguild Just under a week left to apply for the British Hat Guild Award ✨

The British Hat Guild Award is a new initiative to support emerging businesses and individuals within the hat industry ✨

From our Chair, Stephen Jones OBE @stephenjonesmillinery : “I’m thrilled to announce the British Hat Guild competition 2022. I look forward to seeing the artistry and invention that British milliners possess. I await to be astounded.”

We would love to receive applications from people early in their career in any part of the headwear industry - bespoke, wholesale, theatre, fashion, film, art, and so on. Award recipients will each receive mentoring from BHG members and a budget of £500 to spend on materials or processes required during the scheme, giving you the chance to learn from some of the most established hat makers, milliners and experts in our industry

Full detail are on the BHG website - see link in bio ✨

Posted @withrepost • @britishhatguild We are del

Posted @withrepost • @britishhatguild We are delighted to launch the British Hat Guild Award - a new initiative to support emerging businesses and individuals within the hat industry ✨

From our Chair, Stephen Jones OBE @stephenjonesmillinery : “I’m thrilled to announce the British Hat Guild competition 2022. I look forward to seeing the artistry and invention that British milliners possess. I await to be astounded.”

We would love to receive applications from people early in their career in any part of the headwear industry - bespoke, wholesale, theatre, fashion, film, art, and so on. Award recipients will each receive mentoring from BHG members and a budget of £500 to spend on materials or processes required during the scheme, giving you the chance to learn from some of the most established hat makers, milliners and experts in our industry

Applications are open until 11th November. Full detail are on the BHG website - see link in bio ✨

The end of the 2nd Elizabethan era! Royalists or n

The end of the 2nd Elizabethan era! Royalists or not you had to admire the lady who took everything in her stride, always elegant and dutiful to the end. 👑
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#queen #theendofanera #hermajesty #royal #royalhat #king

Hope you had a great summer. There is still time t

Hope you had a great summer. There is still time to apply for either HNC/HND Millinery https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/btec-hnc-in-millinery-2/ or BTEC Level 2 Millinery Design https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/btec-level-2-certificate-in-millinery-design/ but hurry up! Hope to see/meet you soon.
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@londonhatweek has started yesterday @morley_colle

@londonhatweek has started yesterday @morley_college and @morleygallery there is a great exhibition Community Ahead with hats from all over the world. Morley College is included and there are students and lecturers hats together. Also hats @britishhatguild and some beauties @cultretrustuk Luton Location: Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HT

The exhibition will continue from 2 - 7 August. Check www.londonhatweek.com for daily opening hours. Entry to the exhibition is free and no booking is required.
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BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Millinery Design repla

BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Millinery Design replaces City & Guilds Millinery Design Level 2 at Chelsea Centre Morley College. Starting 4 October 2022 to 13 June 2023, 30 weeks. For those with a keen interest in millinery. This course is aimed to develop your creativity, research, and design skills alongside technical abilities. The practical nature of the course is supported by historical and contextual studies.
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