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Master the art of gravity defying leather bows that keep their shape and demand attention.
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Contemporary interpretation of the classic Breton Hat with Camellia leather flowers.
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Beautiful bold leather bows.
Create your bridal collection.
Master the art of Millinery.
Explore Buntal Straw
Louise Macdonald's love for buntal straws led to developing innovative techniques to create stylish caps and berets.
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Bring your ideas to life and develop a range of creative styles.
Learn all the fundamentals of working with felt hoods and capelines.
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3D Leather Flowers
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Over 50 years of hat making experience.
Reputation as one of Australia’s leading millinery educators.
Learn new techniques for modern materials.
Discover flamboyant and extravagant creations.
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With over 50 years of hat making experience and decades of teaching millinery, Elaine Mergard’s mission is to help create the next generation of milliners by teaching techniques enabling each student to develop their unique creativity.