Payment

To secure your spot in the anticipated workshops, please confirm your registration by making a full payment with the links provided.  E-transfer option is available- please reach out to David@DavidDunkley.me to confirm this option and your space.

Cancellations

In the event that you are unable to attend the workshop, David Dunkley Fine Millinery will do their best to reschedule for the next DDFM Workshop should a space be available otherwise – please note that registration fees are non-refundable.

May 9, 2026 11:30 AM

Join us for an afternoon of beauty, conversation, and millinery — where every detail is thoughtfully designed and every guest leaves adorned.

Step into a world of elegance, creativity, and indulgence at an exclusive High Tea hosted inside the Atelier of David Dunkley Fine Millinery.

Set within an intimate and beautifully styled studio, this one-of-a-kind experience invites you to enjoy a refined afternoon surrounded by exquisite hats, inspiring design, and timeless charm. Upon arrival at 12:45pm, you’ll be welcomed into the space before the tea service begins promptly at 1:00pm.

Enjoy a beautifully curated High Tea menu featuring freshly baked scones, delicate tea sandwiches, savoury quiches, elegant tarts, and finely crafted petits fours — a true celebration of classic tea-time delights.

A highlight of the event is the opportunity to select your own handmade fascinator, designed by David Dunkley. With a curated collection of forty unique pieces in a range of colours, each guest will choose a design that speaks to their personal style — the perfect accessory to wear and take home.

This intimate gathering is limited to just 20 guests, ensuring a personal and memorable experience.

Please note that this event is 18+, and all ticket sales are final.

Join us for an afternoon of beauty, conversation, and millinery — where every detail is thoughtfully designed and every guest leaves adorned.

Event Date: May 9, 2026
Event Timing: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Event Location: 449 Jarvis Street – 3rd floor

$225 + HST

March 21 – April 25 – June 6

Project Class Drop In with Milliner Tierre Taylor & David Dunkley

Bring Your Millinery Projects to the Finish Line

Every milliner and creative has them — beautiful ideas that began with excitement but somehow stalled before the final stitch. If you have hats or millinery projects waiting to be completed, this focused five-hour one day workshop is designed to help you bring them back to life.

In this energizing studio session, you’ll receive personalized guidance as you revisit unfinished pieces, refine your design vision, and develop a clear plan to complete your work with the guidance of a professional Milliner. Whether you need technical advice, millinery blocks, design direction, or simply the motivation to push through the final stages, this workshop gives you the time, support, and expert insight to help you move forward with confidence.

Bring one or several projects and spend the session actively working on them while receiving hands-on feedback and creative problem-solving support. You’ll leave with renewed momentum, practical solutions, and the satisfaction of seeing your work finally reach the finish line.

Stop letting your projects sit on the shelf — bring them into the studio and finish them with confidence.

Spaces are limited. This workshop is open to students who have previously completed a class with David Dunkley Fine Millinery or with Tierre Taylor, as well as those who have trained or worked within a recognized millinery program. Reserve your place and give your millinery creations the finish they deserve.

April 10,11,12 2026 (Friday to Sunday)

Learn how to make a Hat or Fascinator
Three Day Workshop
Teacher: Master Milliner David Dunkley

At the DDFM workshop, you will have the unique opportunity to work directly with me – I will guide you through the entire creative process of millinery from blocking and forming to embellishment. No matter your skill level, I am dedicated to ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and supported throughout the workshop creating a hat or fascinator of their choice .

The class size is intentionally kept small, with a maximum six participants. Together, we will decide on millinery projects and styles that captivate your imagination.

To make the workshop experience as seamless as possible, I will assist you with contacts in ordering the main supplies (felt hoods or Sinamay) needed for the class.

Here are the essential details you need to know:

Workshop Dates: April 10,11,12 2026 (Friday to Sunday)
Workshop Timing: 10am to 3pm each day
Workshop Location: 449 Jarvis Street – 3rd floor
Supplies: To make the workshop experience as seamless as possible, I will assist you with contacts in ordering the main supplies from wholesalers (felt hoods and or Sinamay) needed for the class

Fee: $550.00 + HST

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2026

Learn how to make a Hat or Fascinator
Six week evening class
Teacher: Master Milliner David Dunkley

At the DDFM workshop you will have the unique opportunity to work directly with me over the course of six weeks, three hours per Tuesday night. This expanded course will allow students to learn and create at a slower pace allowing projects to be larger and more complex or if you want to not feel so rushed this is the course for you! I will guide you through the entire creative process of millinery from blocking and forming to embellishment. No matter your skill level, I am dedicated to ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and supported throughout the workshop creating a hat or fascinator of their choice .

The class size is intentionally kept small, with a maximum of six participants. Together, we will decide on millinery projects and styles that captivate your imagination.

To make the workshop experience as seamless as possible, I will assist you with contacts in ordering the main supplies (felt hoods or Sinamay) needed for the class.

Here are the essential details you need to know:

Workshop Dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2026
Workshop Timing: 6pm to 9pm Tuesday evening
Workshop Location: 449 Jarvis Street – 3d floor
Supplies: To make the workshop experience as seamless as possible, I will assist you with contacts in ordering the main supplies from wholesalers (felt hoods and or Sinamay) needed for the class

Fee: $760.00 + HST

May 23 and May 24, 2026

Two day Introduction to Tambour beading
Teacher: Robert Haven

This class will provide a basic introduction to the tools, materials and techniques used in traditional tambour beading which is the cornerstone of embellishment in the French Haute Couture industry and Robert Haven’s hands-on teaching style will guide you gently step by step into the romantic world of Tambour Beading. Starting with preparing the fabric on the frame students will progress to learning the basic tambour stitch with thread then move on to adding beads and sequins to the design.

Together with Robert Haven you will practice with two different sequin applications, as well as work with seed beads and bugle beads all of which use the same basic stitch. The front of the design will include surface stitching using the tambour hook with just thread.

Here are the essential details you need to know:

Workshop Dates: May 23 & 24, 2026
Workshop Timing: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm
Workshop Location: 449 Jarvis Street – 3d floor
Supplies: All supplies are included in the two day Tambour Beading course

Fee: $425.00 + HST

June 13 and 14, 2026

Two Day Clutch Making
Teacher: Robert Haven

This class will provide a basic introduction to the tools, materials and techniques used in traditional tambour beading which is the cornerstone of embellishment in the French Haute Couture industry and Robert Haven’s hands-on teaching style will guide you gently step by step into the romantic world of Tambour Beading. Starting with preparing the fabric on the frame students will progress to learning the basic tambour stitch with thread then move on to adding beads and sequins to the design.

Together with Robert Haven you will practice with two different sequin applications, as well as work with seed beads and bugle beads all of which use the same basic stitch. The front of the design will include surface stitching using the tambour hook with just thread.

Here are the essential details you need to know:

Workshop Dates: June 13 and 14, 2026
Workshop Timing: 10am to 3pm
Workshop Location: 449 Jarvis Street – 3d floor
Supplies: All supplies are included – students can also bring a thin fabric of their choice for the outer shell of the clutch (perhaps something cherished or from Robert Haven’s Tambour Beading class) and if it works – Robert can incorporate your fabric. However no need to worry if you don’t have something – all your supplies (and fabrics) are included!

Fee: $285.00 + HST

Private Teaching
Teacher: Master Milliner David Dunkley

David offers private lessons.
Reach out directly for dates and details

David@DavidDunkley.me