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SUMMARY:Intro to the Hat Bench: Felted Wool Hat-Making
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history\, tools\, and techniques of hat-making while crafting your own felt hat—guided by hands-on experience and exploration \nDate\nSaturday \nOctober 18 & October 19\, 2025 \n10am – 4pm PDT \nLocation\nFibershed Learning Center \n14000 Point Reyes – Petaluma Road \nPoint Reyes Station\, CA 94956 \nAbout the Event\nOver this intensive two-day introductory course\, students will be introduced to the history\, tools\, materials\, and basic technique of professional hat making\, and craft their own felt hat using the techniques learned in class. \nWe will start with a brief look into the history of the hat industry\, unpack some of the exploits the industry has benefited from\, and look at how this industry has shaped the western world that provides context for where we are today. \nTOOLS\nMuch of hatmaking comes down to the rare and specialized tools that we use. Most people have very little knowledge of all the equipment required for fine hat making\, let alone the names and terminology for all of it. \nStudents will be introduced to a wide selection of tools\, from your basic set of hatmaking tools\, many of which are antiques dating back over 100 years\, to contemporary tools hand-designed and fabricated by the instructor. \nSelect hat-making tools students will learn about include: \n\nHat Blocks\nBrim Flanges\nTolakers\nPull Downs and Push Downs\nIrons\nShackles\nSteam Boilers\nBand Blocks\nStretchers\nPouncing Sponges\n\nParticipants should bring: \n\n*Attendees must wear closed-toe shoes*\nAny personal snacks\, lunch\, and beverages. Coffee and tea will be provided.\nA notebook and pen for note taking is encouraged.\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/wool-hat-making/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:fiber event,natural building,workshop
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