Silk Flower Making Workshop , Saturday  12th May  2012 Saturday  ,21st July  2012 Saturday ,3rd November

$95 includes materials

 Fascinator Class  -  Saturday 19th May ,Saturday  28th July ,Saturday  29th September $ 195 includes materials ….Learn to use sinamay , feathers , and crinoline and create a  whimsical  headpiece .

Made my Hat workshop. Over 3- 4  consecutive Saturdays  learn the techniques and make  either a felt or straw hat ( or one of each ) . $495 – Choice of felt or parasisal straw hat . You can also opt to make both a felt and straw in this class($ 695) Materials included . Also includes trim ideas using traditional millinery materials  including grosgrain, and Styling ideas.

Cocktail Headpieces –    create 2 special millinery pieces which incorporate wire techniques, covering leno or base materials with fabric and/or lace . You will also learn to  stiffen lace, and  to create a  tailored bow or  silk  bias flower to embellish your headpieces .  25th August 1st September 2012 ; and 17th , and 24th November . $495 includes materials .

Lampshade Workshop – over 2 days learn a host of skills to create beautiful fabric covered lampshades – Hats for your lamps  $495 includes materials . Friday 7th , and Saturday 8th September .

Styling Workshop -Jennifer Kelly – Style for Life Workshop  - in this one day workshop Jennifer will  give  creative styling solutions   to incorporate  , update, redefine , and  retrend  your current   wardrobe .  Bring 2 outfits from your current wardrobe – one you love and one you arent completely sure about .  Includes a light lunch and glass of Whispering Brook Blanc de Blanc. $95 per person . Maximum 6 guests . 10 am – 2pm Saturday 9th June . 

Embellish Atelier offers millinery workshops for groups or individuals.

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Create your own millinery masterpiece in the studio with award winning milliner Catherine Kelly.

Catherine’s skills as a teacher will guide you towards making your own headpiece for any occasion using the finest materials sourced from Australia and Europe ensuring you are properly turned out for your event.

Embellish atelier offers workshops for you to explore your creative side to make a hat, silk flower, wire mini top hat or tiara.

You can also find Catherine at Sydney Community College where she teaches an 8 week Introduction to Millinery course.


"A great course allowing room to use your imagination. I loved having a finished product at the end of the course. Thank-you Catherine for your patience, help , and inspiration ."