Name: Feather Masterclass with Ian Bennett: Dyeing, Cutting and Constructing a Feather Wing
SKU: 34918
Price: 54.99 GBP
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Feather Masterclass with Ian Bennett: Dyeing, Cutting and Constructing a Feather Wing

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will learn:

Ian’s tried and tested techniques for modifying feathers to enhance their natural beauty
How to prepare feathers and a dye bath for optimum results
How to elevate affordable feathers with cutting and dyeing
How to construct a naturalistic feather wing project

In addition, the course includes:

Beautiful hand drawn sketches with notes to deepen your understanding of feathers
Exercises to help you practice and consolidate your learning
Practical advice and ideas on how to use your newly developed skill and where to find further inspiration

This course contains approximately 110 minutes of video content accompanied by written resources.

Feather Masterclass with Ian Bennett

Dyeing, Cutting and Constructing a Feather Wing

Feathers can be sleek, bold and bright, fluffy and even floral. They aren’t just a trimming , they are an incredible natural creation! In this masterclass, couture milliner Ian Bennett will teach you a variety of techniques for working with feathers, including, preparing, dyeing, cutting and mounting. The course will take you through several stages of working with feathers and you will then go on to use your dyed and cut feathers to construct a feather wing.

Ian has been working in the hat industry for over 30 years and some of his career highlights include winning the prestigious Hat Magazine Hat Designer of the Year Award, working for Royal milliners Frederick Fox, Philip Sommerville and Graham Smith, along with Stephen Jones and Siggi Hats in their incredible workrooms. He recognises that his love for hats is all about drama, perfection, excitement, love and passion. The value of winning the Karl Lagerfeld scholarship and making hats for H.M the Queen at Buckingham Palace have been just two of the many incredible achievements that Ian has accomplished throughout his career.

This course contains approximately 110 minutes of video content accompanied by written resources.