The Art of Silk Painting and Hat Making

by Ellen Bakker and Zsófia Marx

The Art of Silk Painting and Hat Making is an online course and mentorship program that shows you how to blend handpainted silk with felted hats to create masterpieces that exude sophistication and elegance. Zsófia Marx, renowned for her enchanting 3-D felting techniques, and Ellen Bakker, a master of color play, join forces to guide you on this creative adventure.

“I was so excited to have the opportunity to take one of Zsófia's classes, I’ve taken 4 now! Her elegant style was exactly what I was hoping to achieve with my own hat-making. Zsófia's classes have taught me how to refine my felt to create beautifully sculpted hats. Thank you for your generosity, Zsófia!”

Dee Dee Bardill

This masterclass invites you to experiment, follow your intuition, and discover your own style in the hat you create. It’s an opportunity to learn from two artists who share their passion for craftsmanship and color. With each brushstroke, you bring your vision to life on the silk, and with every felting movement, you shape the wool into a hat that warms not only your head but also your soul.

Picture your vibrant silk creations morphing into three dimensional works of art that showcase your creativity and personal touch. Through this course, you'll learn to inject your felt pieces with energy, vivid hues, and artistic significance.

One of the biggest challenges creators face when incorporating silk into felt is preserving the silk's delicate beauty while making felt firm enough for hats. Are you tired of seeing your intricate silk details fade into the background once felted?

With our unique silk-felt fusion technique, you can say goodbye to lost artistry and hello to a harmonious fusion of silk and felt. In our course, we will show you the secrets to maintaining the vibrancy of silk while enhancing the structural integrity of your felt hats.

Craft distinctive wearable art with our unique fusion technique

Discover the art of balance as we guide you through techniques that ensure your silk remains a captivating focal point, delicately accentuating the sculptural form of your hat. Learn how to intertwine the strength of felt with the elegance of silk, creating pieces that speak volumes without being 'too loud'.

How does the course work?

Our course empowers you to craft felt art that makes a statement, leaving a lasting impression on all who encounter your unique creations. You will get:

Live Zoom training and masterclass, where you will learn about colour, pattern and expert silk painting techniques
On demand videos and downloadable PDFs that show you everything you need to know about crafting felted hats.
Live consultations and Q&A with Ellen and Zsófia (Imagine having two pairs of expert eyes overseeing your creations, guiding you towards your goals!)

Pricing options

€597,00

One-time payment

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€315/month

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Course curriculum

1. New link for our 16 July meeting (old link does not work!)
2. Consultation dates in July
3. Preparations and materials you need for the live session on June 15 with Zsófia
4. Instuctions for preparing for the live advanced silk painting for felting hats training
5. Reflections and insights from our live session on June 1
6. silk painting training dates and info
7. Live Session with Zsófia on June 1, 6:00 – 8:00 PM CEST
1. Zoom Consultation 16 July (NEW LINK!)
2. Zoom Consultation July 4
3. Link to join the Zoom session on June 15 at 5:00 PM CEST
4. Link to Join the Zoom Session on June 1, Saturday
5. Dates of Upcoming live Zoom Consultations
6. Welcome session May 14 at 6:00 PM CEST
1. Consultation July 16
2. Live Zoom Consultation July 4
3. Shaping Katrina – June 15
4. Slide Deck and Summary of the Live Zoom Class June 1
5. Live session with Zsófia: Discussing Colour and the Layout
6. Live Session Silk Painting May 28 – Part Four
7. Live Session Silk Painting May 28 – Part Three
8. Live Session Silk Painting May 28 – Part Two
9. Live Session Silk Painting May 28 – Part One
10. Welcome Session May 14
11. Live session silk painting (advanced) June 12th - part 1
  FREE PREVIEW
12. Live session silk painting (advanced) June 12th - part 2
  FREE PREVIEW
13. Live session silk painting (advanced) June 12th - part 3
  FREE PREVIEW
14. New Lesson
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Materials needed for hat making
2. Prefelt Sourcing Guide
3. Materials needed for silk painting - pdf
4. Where to buy materials for silk painting?
5. Materials you need for silk painting - video
6. How to build a frame and attach the silk - video
1. How to mix your colors
2. How to steam your silk
3. What are the most visible parts of the hat Katrina?
1. Minimalist Hat Template
2. A Brimmed Hat Template
3. The Template for Katrina
4. A lesson in template making
5. Romy's template
1. The Layout with Prefelt – No silk added
2. The Layout Step by Step – No Silk
1. The Layout of a Brimmed Hat
2. Preparations Before the Layout: Katrina
3. The Layout With Silk: Katrina
4. Checklist Before You Start the Layout
1. Tips for Flawless Silk Integration: Side One
2. Tips for Flawless Silk Integration: Side Two
1. Part One: Fulling a Hood with Silk – The Initial Stages
2. Part Two: Let's Focus on the Surface Details!
3. Part Three: Final Stages of the Fulling
4. Part Four: Shaving the Hood after Fulling
1. The Template
2. The Layout
3. An Introduction to Fulling The Core Shape
4. Fulling a Brimmed Hat with Silk: Part One
5. Fulling a Brimmed Hat with Silk: Part Two
6. The Finishing Touches
1. The Template
2. The Layout and Advanced Silk Painting Tips
3. How to Cut the Hood to Remove the Template
4. Sculpting by Fulling: A Detailed Overview of the Fulling and Shaping Process
5. The Fulling: Part One
6. Fulling: Part Two
7. Fine-tuning a Minimalist Cap Shape (Video)
8. Fine-tuning the Basic Cap Shape and Creating the Rising Moon Design (Written Instructions)
1. Sculpting Your Hats with a Beautiful Finish
1. The Template
2. Layout and silk Painting Tips for Romy
3. Shaping Romy

About this course

€597,00
71 lessons

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