Floral Headpieces: The Art of Silk Thread Wrapping with Geraldine Penistone – Saturday 11 April 16:15 to 17:45

Saturday, 11 April: 4:15 to 5:45 PM ⚠️ Incompatible the braided sinamay headband as the times overlap. Welcome to Floral Headpieces: The Art of Silk Thread Wrapping with Geraldine Penistone. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to assemble vintage fabric/satin flowers and lace leaves onto a headband by using the technique of hand-wrapping with silk thread. You’ll develop a confident wrapping technique, learn to control thread tension, and place each flower with intention to create a piece that feels secure and beautifully finished. You’ll also explore balance, proportion, and floral composition, designing headpieces that feel cohesive and thoughtfully arranged. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with the skills, confidence, and your own finished floral headpiece to take home — a technique you can easily adapt to headbands, haircombs, vines, or tiaras. 📍 New location: Barcelona Hat Days @ Civic Center Casa Orlandai, 2 minutes from the market click here for directions) 📌 Room: Classroom Modistes (2nd floor) 📅 When: Saturday, April 11th, from 4:15 to 5:45 PM ⌛ Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 🌍 Language: English and Spanish 🔹 Please arrive 5 minutes in advance WHAT TO BRING: Small scissors and pliers (if you travel by plane, don’t worry, there will be some scissors and pliers available) measuring tape Thin flat metal headband (see photos for reference, it can be purchased at the Barcelona Hat Days Market – Plooij stand) INCLUDED: Vintage flowers and leaves courtesy of Nuria Arnau vintage materials, also available to purchase at the Barcelona Hat Days Market Teacher will provide enough rayon silk thread and white glue* *If the workshop inspires you and you would like to purchase spools of this special rayon silk thread, please contact the teacher by email to place an order and collect them on the day of the workshop: gpenistonemillinery@gmail.com They are also available to purchase online directly from the manufacturer. 👐 Out of generosity and a belief in the sharing spirit of this event, our tutors give their time free of charge. Your fee supports the event’s expenses.