Fascinator Workshop
Sat 16 May
|The Lexden Crown
Design and create your own bespoke fascinator in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn to work with sinama and feathers.
Time & Location
16 May 2026, 13:00 – 16:00
The Lexden Crown, 235 Lexden Rd, Colchester CO3 4DA, UK
About the event
In this small-group workshop, you’ll learn how to design and create a beautiful headpiece using sinamay (a fine woven straw), feathers and optional veiling. You’ll be guided step by step through the process, learning how to manipulate and shape the materials to create different styles, so you can leave with a fascinator that’s completely unique and true to your own design.
You’ll be able to choose from a range of sinamay colours and feathers, and experiment with different techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment. No previous millinery experience is needed, although you should be comfortable with basic hand sewing (starting and finishing stitching, running stitch and back stitch).
Tickets include your choice of refreshments:
£42.50pp including a hot drink & cake
£52.50pp including Lunch - Chicken schnitzel & fries, Beer battered fish, chips & peas, or Greek Salad with feta & olives, focaccia bread
£55.00pp including Afternoon Tea