*Students Should Bring: o 19-21 micron Merino wool top. Students will have time to make one hat, and possibly start another to complete at home, depending upon the hat style chosen, so the amount of time per hat will depend upon the complexity. My hats range in weight between 2.5 ounces to 6 ounces, so bring your stash of wool, in color(s) of your choice. o If you wish to create nuno-felted hats, bring lightweight silks (Chiffon, Margilan, Silk gauze, etc.). I oftentimes repurpose from thrift shops lightweight printed silk chiffon apparel for some beautiful fabrics at an inexpensive price. Check label as it must be lightweight silk. o Optional embellishments: Vintage cotton doilies, silk fibers, dyed silk hankies, and other embellishing fibers. o I love repurposing vintage beaded silk clothing found at thrift shops, eBay, etc., and will show you how I incorporate those in my hat-making…be on the lookout and do check the label to make sure that the garment is silk and that the silk base is lightweight. o One Polystyrene (Styrofoam) floral wreath, smooth, round edge, 12-inch diameter (the color does not matter). Available in most craft stores or online. o Several old bath size towels o A plastic bucket, beach pail or plastic bowl for water o If you have a simple wooden ‘crown hat block’ (also referred to as a utility block) in your head size, please bring it. If not, a cloth wig head works well, too (these come in several sizes, too). o Water sprinkler bottle or Ballbrause. o Sewing kit to include: Sharp pointy scissors, sewing needle, thread, stainless-steel straight pins (the longer quilting pins are great), and a tape measure. o A black permanent (Sharpie) marker. o If you have any cool buttons, brooches, feathers, etc., they make lovely embellishments to your hat. *Please note the workshops involves some standing. We will be rolling our felt which requires some physical exertion. *Class price includes materials fee.