Students will learn to use the equipment and techniques to make a hat with products that most people have or can readily get from home.  Students will learn how to shape the hat by hand, ironing of the brim, sizing and hand cutting of the brim, hand pouncing and hand finishing the crown.  If time allows, the class may touch on hat binding and trim by hand.  Students will leave class wtih a completed had and the skills needed to practice what they learned at home and make additional hats with supplies they have on hand.  Tom will provide a hat box and all the tools and materials needed for each student.  Class-specific questions before registering should be directed to Tom Hirt at 719-372-9399.  

In addition to the $325 tuition and $17.55 registration fee, students will need to purchase the materials from Tom on the first day of class - cash only - $775.00.  (this amount is subject to change depending on inflation and other factors that can increase the prices for Tom to purchase the materials)