A bustling bazaar of hat-making supplies
Marketplace was the place to be – whether to browse and discuss the latest products or when in a pinch missing a supply for a class. Friendly collaboration and conversations among vendors, students and tutors led to new and exciting discoveries.
As one of the returning students said:
“I loved the marketplace, it was one of the things I had most looked forward to at the event. I was able to re-stock my material supplies, purchase items I had forgotten or needed and buy some shiny new hat blocks.”
Brenda and Katie from BUnique are lining up the beautiful laces, headbands, buntal mats and feathery flowers in a dazzling display of colors.
Darryll and Rene from Hat Blocks Australia lined up an unbelievable selection of hat blocks designs while still fighting jet lag. It was amazing to chat with Darryll on how to use their blocks, what are
Bart from Judith M Millinery Supply House was feeling accomplished in front of a rainbow display of grossgrain, veil, fur felts and sinamays.
Students were thrilled to try the Stiffener Bar sponsored by Carina from CdiC https://capadicarina.be/ . They praised the quality of the stiffeners, which ranged from delicate to hard, and the ease of use with a solvent.
Watch this handy video to see the variety and how to use them:
Lisa Farrell and Veronica Chin discussed their vintage blocks with Darryll Osborne. There is always something to learn from each other!
MS Schmalberg sample display of flowers with a QR code to select directly from their store in any shape and color.
Karen Morris brought a selection of bendy plastic, tweeds and pinnable mannequins!