DESCRIPTION:
In a two day workshop participants will create a Victorian Straw Bonnet (CA 1859) and EITHER a Shaker Straw Bonnet, or a Regency Style bonnet with straw braid brim and cloth crown from a basic straw body. Participants will cover all the blocking, sizing, wiring, and trimming techniques and then take home their creations.
Appropriate for groups up to 12-14 participants.

PRESENTER:
Robert Haven of the University of Kentucky

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Robert Haven
University of Kentucky
43 Fine Arts Building
Lexington, KY 40511
(O): 859-257-7506
email: rwhave2@uky.edu

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
worktables and chairs
sewing machines
a hot plate to cook the sizing
water source
hat or clothes steamer
Straw Hat supplies (Contact presenter for specific needs)

Note: Advance notice of about two months needed to order the straw bodies.