Craft Your Crown Gift Card
Craft Your Crown Gift Card
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for the exclusive workshop
CRAFT YOUR CROWN
with Fiona Bennett
Give the gift of an extraordinary creative experience:
In the stylish atmosphere of the Schlossgarten Café in Werder (Havel), participants will design their own unique hat creation under the personal guidance of Fiona Bennett.
A special gift for anyone who appreciates style, craftsmanship, and creativity.
This voucher entitles the holder to participate in one workshop and can be redeemed for any available date of their choice.
For any inquiries, please contact us at craftyourcrown@fionabennettofficial.com
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Early Bird Discount
€360 for binding bookings made at least one month before the workshop date. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
Straw hats
Straw summer hats are more than just an accessory – they are an homage to light, lightness, and joie de vivre. They capture the warmth of the sun, provide soft shade, and lend a natural elegance to every appearance. The interplay of fine weaves and airy transparency creates a style that is both timeless and modern.
A carefully woven straw hat bears the hallmarks of traditional craftsmanship. In your hands, it takes shape as an individual masterpiece, reflecting character and personality. The supple fibers are molded, shaped, and refined – creating a unique piece that evokes summer dreams while offering sophisticated protection.
Under the guidance of renowned hat designer Fiona Bennett, you will discover how extraordinary details are created from fine straw, delicate ribbons, or colorful yarns. You will experience how classic techniques and creative experiments combine to transform a natural material into a striking statement piece for sunny days.
Whether as a creative break for oneself, as a stylish team building experience or as an original gift – this workshop combines craftsmanship and glamour with sustainability and becomes a special experience.
Craftsmanship is an advantage, but prior knowledge is not required – only openness to new things and enjoyment of design.
Book early, places are limited.
Location
The magical Petzow Castle Garden, near Potsdam, is only 40 minutes from Berlin and invites you to be creative amidst idyllic nature.
In case of bad weather, we will welcome you in the garden house.
Schedule
Day 1:
- Introduction to the secrets of straw hat design, choose your material.
- We will advise you individually on which proportions are advantageous for you.
- Step-by-step instructions for creating your hat shape.
Day 2:
- Completion of your unique masterpiece with trims, ribbons, appliqués and embroidery.
Details
Materials: Straw, sinamay, ribbons.
Provided: straw capeline, sinamay, ribbons, matching thread, sewing kit, scissors, aprons, wooden heads and tools, hatbox and tissue paper for transport
Optional items to bring: Your own special finds, fine fabric scraps, beads, favorite ribbons or small treasures that you have kept for a long time but have not used yet.
The photos shown here were taken at previous autumn and winter workshops held at Café Drei Kaehne in the Petzow Palace Gardens. At that time, we worked indoors with vintage felt.
However, the next workshops will take place outdoors in the palace gardens and will focus on working with straw. Please bear in mind that you can expect a different setting and different materials. The photos are intended only to give a general impression of past events.
We will be offering the vintage felt workshops again during the winter season.
photos: Joachim Gern & Lilli Schamoni