Whats On
EXHIBITIONS

WHAT'S HOT - SUE CARTER
Tuesday 12 April onwards
Violet Creams and other sweet delights - a collection of hats based on confectionery by Sue Carter.
FREE ADMISSION

THE FINISHING TOUCH:
Trends of Trimming Unpicked
6 December 2011 - 11 May 2012
From feathers to fabrics from ribbons to beads and flowers, hats have been trimmed in a myriad of ways throughout the centuries.  This exciting and inspiring exhibition explores the historic trends of hat trimming and the prospect of future trends.

The exhibition features hats and trimmings from the Hat Works museum collection and manufacturers and suppliers including Parkin Fabrics, Jaffe Feathers and Millfield’s Flowers.

The trimmings will be displayed alongside couture hats from renowned British milliners such as William Chambers, Scottish Designer of the Year 2010 and hat maker to the Queen Rachel Trevor-Morgan. 

An exciting programme of master classes and workshops will run alongside this exhibition:
For Finishing Touch events please click here

View this exhibition on line only (exhibition closed in September 2011)
DAVID SHILLING'S
' THE SHAPE OF HATS TO COME'
in the year 2041, 2111, 2211 and 2261:

Looking ahead to royal weddings of the future, the headwear displayed here is David Shilling's "futuristic multifunction head adornment fashion for the year 2041".

The piece is constructed from stainless steel, silver and other metal fibres with black pearls, a black diamond and plastic.
ADMISSION FREE

Find out more about
David Shilling's exhibitio

Hat Works Reception - 0161 355 7770