DeAnna Gibbons Millinery

12/06/2025

09/17/2024

Happy to announce, after a little break we are offering hat making workshops this Fall and Winter.

11/14/2023

December Workshops - A few cancellations = spaces - Join Us!
https://www.deannagibbons.com/shop

LITTLE BLACK HAT WORKSHOP- 1 SPACE AVAILABLE
DECEMBER 8 + 9 - FRIDAY + SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM
2 DAY WORKSHOP -

"Make a small hand blocked felt or straw hat"

This workshop will be a fast moving two-day introduction to the world of millinery. Students will learn to hand block a mini to medium size (think Beret) self-trimmed special occasion hat. The emphasis will be on learning how to manipulate the materials to the fullest with techniques including blocking, draping, cutting and wiring millinery straw and felt. An emphasis on good design and professional sewing techniques will give students the ability to walk away with a self created gem at the end of the two days. This workshop is appropriate for the novice or continuing student who would like a chance to further their millinery skills. Hat making materials will be provided in black straw, black felt, veiling and ribbon. If you have any specialty trims such as feathers or treasured vintage trims feel free to bring them to incorporate into your design. If you want to work with a color other than black please make your color request when signing up. Space is limited to 4 students to assure individual attention

FELT HAT BLOCKING WORKSHOP - 1 SPACE AVAILABLE
December 16 + 17 - SATURDAY + SUNDAY 10AM - 5PM
2 DAY WORKSHOP

“Design a custom felt brimmed hat that fits you perfectly”

In this 2-day workshop students will learn to block a felt into a classic Fedora or other brimmed style using a 2 part hat block. On day 2 students will customize their crown and brim with the hand draping method to create the shape that suits them best, traditional or modern in style. To finish the hat traditional trimming techniques will be explored and students will learn to finish their hat with grosgrain ribbon and a variety of hand sewing techniques. This workshop is appropriate for first time students and continuing students who would like to learn more about hand shaping hats and furthering hat trimming skills.

Students will be provided with the option of black, grey or dark blue felt to choose from. Other color options can be purchased in advance, with a lead of 3-4 weeks, please make color request at sign up. Space is limited to 4 students to assure individual attention.

09/17/2022

So happy to announce that our small group millinery workshops are back after a long hiatus. Join us! http://eepurl.com/h_iy51.

Beading artist Robert Haven will be visiting to teach Dimensional Surface Design in October! To view details and sign up for Robert’s Workshop
visit http://tambourbeading.us/classes

08/17/2022

"Design is not for philosophy—it's for life."
Issey Miyake.

We are lucky to have had this important designer during our lifetimes. He inspired me greatly, in fact, I was trying to summon an Issey Miyake vibe in this photo from fashion design school days when I was loving everything Issey. Photo Demetre Savala

07/19/2022

We have had a lot of inquiries about hat making workshops which have mostly been on hold throughout the pandemic. We do offer one on one workshops currently and are hoping to offer a September and October small group workshops. To find out more please check out the link website or email directly.

Workshops Page; DeAnna Gibbons studio offers hand made hats for men, women, special events and theatrical performances. Millinery workshops are offered out of DeAnna Gibbons' studio located in the heart of the Mission district in San Francisco. Offered several times a year, the cla

05/06/2021

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I was invited to speak tonight at the launch event for Boss Talks Bay Area. I am reaching out to creatives as this could be a chance to cross the divide between artists and the local women's business community. Join us to introduce your business, artwork and classes to new women. The mission of their group is about mentoring and bringing women together to empower each other. Tonights event is free only an hour long and the SF organizer, Wallis Mills is wonderful! I hope you can join us.

Boss Talks San Francisco Bay Area featuring Dava Guthmiller on Zoom, Thu May 6, 2021 - ABOUT THE EVENT

07/27/2019

Hat Making + Tambour Workshops - https://mailchi.mp/506798e599aa/vj8tc26ax4

04/16/2019

Spring 2019