Millinery Tuition

John Paul Deehan of John Paul Millinery talking to students at his free-form sinamay hat workshop during London Hat Week..
Various wooden hat blocks, some new some vintage, covered in plastic wrap displayed on shelves at John Paul Millinery studio in Derry.

John Paul is an experienced and qualified teacher. He has taught Millinery both on a one to one basis and as a guest tutor for workshops at London Hat Week and at Hatwalk Ireland.

Close-up of John Paul's hand holding a flower making tool as he creates a handmade silk flower for one of his millinery designs
Students sitting at a long table engaged in French beading during John Paul's workshop at London Hat Week. Students were creating a beautiful French beaded bridal headpiece.

Train to become a milliner with John Paul in his studio in Derry Northern Ireland. John Paul offers one to one teaching sessions - this can cover an introduction to Millinery for those only starting their hat making journey or you can cover a specific technique for those more advanced makers looking to upskill.

A group of students gathered around John Paul during a demonstration at his millinery workshop
John Paul's French beaded millinery workshop as part of London Hat Week
John Paul's hands making French Beaded Flowers, his work table has scissors, spools of wire thread, and beads on it.
John Paul Millinery London hat week workshop
Students with their finished French beaded headpieces at John Paul Millinery's London Hat Week workshop
Millinery workshop with John Paul Millinery at London Hat Week

To book a one to one tuition session with John Paul please use the contact form to discuss your requirements. Sessions are 6 hours and normally run 10am - 4pm. A day session is from £300

To discuss organising a group class please contact us with your requirements