Master Milliner, Jenny Pfanenstiel

1009 E. Main Street Louisville, KY 40206
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  • Home/Contact
  • About Us
  • Lookbook
  • Shop
  • Hat Experiences
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  • Hat Hospital
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  • Behind the Seams
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Hat Making Workshops

Create a Hat from Scratch with Instruction by Master Milliner, Jenny Pfanenstiel

Discover the Art of Hat Making With Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make hats from scratch or enhance your current millinery skills? Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned creator, this is your opportunity to explore the craft of couture hat making in a fun, supportive setting.


Join us for a day filled with creativity, community, and all things hats.
Workshops are available through group instruction, private 1-on-1 sessions, or a custom series tailored to your interests and skill level.


All workshops are taught by Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel at the Formé Millinery Hat Shop in Louisville, Kentucky. To ensure the best experience, pre-registration is required. Secure your place in any course that interests you via the PayPal link below.


Each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion for their chosen course.

What to Expect:

  • A behind-the-scenes tour of Jenny’s studio and the hat shop 
  • Hands-on experience with vintage hat blocks some over 200 years old 
  • Insight into traditional millinery materials and their uses 
  • Personalized instruction in couture techniques to create your own hat or embellishment
     

Step into the world of millinery and create something truly special.

If you are interested in a private workshop, please contact us for details, info@formemillinery.com. 

  

Please note, due to preparing materials for each student ahead of time, there are no refunds. If an emergency shall arise, she is more than happy to reschedule with you. 

Location

Workshops take place at the Formé Millinery Hat Shop at 1009 E. Main St. Louisville, Kentucky, unless otherwise noted.  Jenny is available to travel locally and internationally for custom hat making workshops.

Beginner Hat Making Workshops

Blocking a Straw Crown and Brim into a Hat

Blocking a Wool Crown and Brim into a Hat

Making a Cloche Hat

Making a Royal Wedding Fascinator

Working with Horsehair

Making a Hat from Jinsin

Free-form Straw

Free-form Wool 

Making Feather Flowers Embellishments Galore 

Intermediate Hat Making Workshops

Taking your Art Work to the Next Level

Straw Braid OH MY!

Manipulating Wool (burning, stamping etc.)

Blocking a Fascinator with Found Objects  

Carving your Own Hat Block

"Block"ing Party

More Hat Making Workshops in La Grange, Kentucky

Our sister business, Judith M Millinery Supply House in La Grange, KY also offers a variety of hat making workshops not only by Jenny Pfanenstiel, but guest Milliners from throughout the country. 

Visit www.judithm.com to learn more about the workshops held at this location and the other guest Milliners we are featuring throughout the year. 

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Hat Making Workshop Testimonials

Stacey - Chicago, IL

Robbie - Durfort, France

Amelia - Louisville, KY

"Thank you again for the wonderful experiences making my own hats this weekend! I found the entire process so interesting, challenging, and fun! You're a wonderful - and patient - instructor, thank you again. I had an amazing time."

Amelia - Louisville, KY

Robbie - Durfort, France

Amelia - Louisville, KY

"The workshop was wonderful! I loved it. You are an amazing teacher and very patient! I look forward to attending more of your workshops in the future. Thank you so much."

Robbie - Durfort, France

Robbie - Durfort, France

Robbie - Durfort, France

"I'm back at work after my amazing French adventure. I'm loving my memories, they are indeed magical. Thank you so much Jenny for this life changing experience. I love and miss you all."

Yvonne - Charleston, SC

Christie - Baltimore, MD

Robbie - Durfort, France

"I had the great pleasure in taking the class she taught in Chicago and had a great time along with learning a few things. She is awesome and a pleasure to know."

Christie - Baltimore, MD

Christie - Baltimore, MD

Christie - Baltimore, MD

"I just wanted to tell you one more time how much Talia and I enjoyed your classes and getting to know you! We are both at work today dreaming about making hats and fascinators. Actually we are making a list of supplies we want to order. Again, thank you for everything. Once Talia and I have a chance we will contact you about future class opportunities."

Judy - Laporte, IN

Christie - Baltimore, MD

Christie - Baltimore, MD

"Your class at Judith M's on fascinators so inspired me. Took an additional class there on buckram and am now into making cocktail hats. Thank you."

Karoline - Clifton, NJ

Karoline - Clifton, NJ

Karoline - Clifton, NJ

"I just wanted to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to fit me in and teach me how to make my derby hat and oaks fascinator. I absolutely love them. Showed them to my boys in my complete outfit and they could not believe the hats we made! They were so impressed. Thank you for helping with the details, they look stunning and I can hardly wait to wear them for the derby week! PS love the bow we created on my hat!!! We are looking forward to the boys hats as well! We will see you soon! Thanks again! "


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