UPCOMING WORKSHOPS, PROJECT CLASSES & EVENTS
FALL – WINTER
2026
Location : 449 Jarvis Street, 3rd Floor Toronto, Ontario
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.
2026 Workshops
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13
Straw Cloche Workshop with Tierre Taylor
Step into the timeless elegance of millinery and create your own Straw Cloche in this inspiring two-day workshop.
The cloche — the iconic bell-shaped hat of the 1920s — remains one of fashion’s most elegant and wearable silhouettes. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to craft your own couture cloche from start to finish under the guidance of Milliner Tierre Taylor, celebrated for her beautifully refined and modern interpretations of this classic design.
Over two creative days , Tierre will share her signature draping techniques and trim secrets as you shape a straw hat body over a balsa block to create a perfectly fitted cloche. You’ll learn essential millinery skills including stabilizing the fit with a sweatband, reinforcing the shape with millinery wire, and finishing your hat with a crisp grosgrain edge. Finally, you’ll add decorative trims that highlight the graceful lines of your design and make the piece uniquely yours.
All materials are included — just bring your enthusiasm, your hand-sewing skills, and any special trims or embellishments you’d love to incorporate.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a stunning handmade cloche and the confidence that comes from learning true couture millinery techniques.
Spaces are limited — reserve your place and join us for two unforgettable days of creativity and craftsmanship.
Here are the essential details you need to know:
Workshop Dates: September 12 and 13 2026
Workshop Timing: 10am to 1pm September 12 & 10am to 5pm September 13
Workshop Location: 449 Jarvis Street – 3rd floor
Supplies: All supplies are included
Fee: $425.00 + HST
September 29 to November 3 2026
Learn how to make a Hat or Fascinator
Six week evening class
Teacher: Principle 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: September 29 to November 3, 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
September 25, 26, 27 2026
Learn how to make a Hat or Fascinator
Three Day Workshop
Teacher: Principle 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: September 25, 26,27
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
October 2,3,4, 2026
Learn how to make a Hat or Fascinator
Three Day Workshop
Teacher: Principle 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: October 2,3,4, 2026
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
October 17, 2026
The Art of French Flower Making – Level One
An Inspiring Workshop with Renowned Milliner & Flower Maker Ms. Jane Edmondson
Begin your journey into the enduring elegance of classic French floral artistry.
Step into a world of timeless artistry as you discover the exquisite craft of traditional French flower making. Under the expert guidance of Ms. Jane Edmondson, this intimate, hands-on workshop invites you to explore the beauty, precision, and poetry behind creating your own silk flower masterpiece.
Designed for beginners and those looking to build a strong foundation, this introductory experience will gently guide you through each stage of the flower process—from shaping delicate petals with French brass tools to mastering essential, time-honoured techniques of dying and shape. With a focus on craftsmanship and creativity, you’ll learn the historic refined methods required to construct a stunning, one-of-a-kind silk rose, entirely unique to you and your hands.
This is more than a workshop—it is an immersive introduction to a historic art form, celebrating heritage, detail, and the joy of making something truly beautiful by hand.
Workshop Details
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(with a break – bring a lunch or purchase from The Blake House on the first floor)
Participants: Limited to 6 for a personalized experience
All tools and materials will be provided.
Please Note: As dyes and paints will be used, we recommend wearing suitable clothing and apron.
Fee: $365.00 + HST
SAVE THE DATE November 7 & 8
Exciting guest teacher! TBA
November 14
Jane Edmondson — Mackintosh Velvet Ribbon Facinator
Macintosh Velvet Flower Workshop
Join renowned Milliner – Ms. Jane Edmundson for a one-day, technique-based millinery workshop exploring the art of creating a beautiful Macintosh-inspired velvet flower.
Working with luxurious velvet ribbon, you will learn the techniques used to shape, manipulate and construct the individual elements of the flower before bringing them together into a finished, dimensional bloom. The class focuses on mastering the process and understanding how the technique can be adapted to create your own unique floral forms for headpieces, broaches and more!
Whether you are an experienced milliner or simply curious about the craft, this intimate flower workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to learn a traditional couture millinery technique in the creative surroundings of David Dunkley Fine Millinery.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
David Dunkley Fine Millinery
$225.00 — inclusive of all supplies
All materials are provided, including the velvet ribbon and supplies needed to create your flower.
Come for the technique, stay for the beautiful flower — and leave with a new millinery skill you can continue to explore and incorporate into your own work.
Fee: $225.00 + HST
November 22, 2026
Innovative Felt Fascinators
Teacher: Tierre Taylor
Turn felt into wearable art in this exciting, hands-on millinery workshop.
Join acclaimed milliner Tierre Taylor for a creative session where felt cut-offs from hat making are transformed into bold, one-of-a-kind cocktail hats. Working with cuttings you can create unexpected shapes that pushes the imagination and felt in new directions, proving that reinventing with felt cuttings and create some of the most inventive designs.
During the workshop, you’ll learn how to drape felt pieces, construct a secure base, add millinery wire for structure, neatly finish edges, and explore decorative trims that bring your piece to life. Along the way, you’ll discover techniques that combine sustainability with couture craftsmanship.
This class is playful, inventive, and perfect for anyone who loves experimenting with materials and design. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully finished fascinator and a collection of creative millinery techniques you can use again and again.
No prior experience is necessary — just bring your curiosity and creative spirit.
Spaces are limited — sign up now and transform simple felt into something truly extraordinary.
Workshop Dates: November 22 2026
Workshop Timing: 10am to 5pm
Workshop Location: 449 Jarvis Street – 3rd floor
Supplies: All materials are provided, though you’re welcome to bring special trims or embellishments that inspire you.
Private Teaching
Teacher: Principle Milliner David Dunkley
David offers private lessons.
Reach out directly for dates and details
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