Parisian Hat Making with Chanel, Hermes, and Balmain Fashion Designer
4.7
82 Ratings
Paris
Join us for an exclusive Parisian hat making experience with a renowned fashion designer from Chanel, Hermes, and Balmain. Get a taste of French artisanal craftsmanship and create your own stylish hat. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 25 R. de Turbigo - Join the MiniMeParis Adventure!

Here’s the itinerary for your experience!

First Step: Selecting the material for your future hat!
standard merino wool felt - premium rabbit felt - hand-dyed felts - natural straw - panamas - and over 30 different colors!

Second Step: Choosing the shape of the wooden block on which your felt will be stretched and molded.
Fedora - Trilby - Canotier - Capeline

Third Step: Learning and practicing the traditional and artisanal hat-making process using water, steam, hammers, and pins.

At this stage, it might sound odd, but your hat will “bake” in an oven.

Final Step: Decorating your creation! You’ll have over 1,000 different accessories (not kidding ;) to embellish your hat.
Scarves - ribbons - buttons - charms - chains - linings - leather painted swatches - flowers - brooches - pins - embroideries…

A unique creation made by you, guided by the most experienced hatmakers!

We’ve prepared a little guide with our favorite addresses and places to visit if you want to hang out in the coolest spots in Paris!
link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vXvS97Znpp0WYSP_sRvP08WyHOTwAHee/view?usp=sharing

What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Choice of standard merinos wool felt or straw
  • Accessories for personal decoration valued at 10€
  • Enjoyable tea and coffee selections
Additional Information

I founded the Paris-based creative company, @MiniMeParis, in 2014. I have established my career in the field of fashion design, gracing establishments like Chanel, Hermes, and Balmain. In my journey, I’ve been privileged to style famous personalities such as Lady Gaga, among thousands of others – and you could be next on the list! My heart beats for art, fashion, and specifically craftsmanship. For that reason, I, along with my team, currently helm numerous experiences related to French artisanal craftsmanship!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
25 R. de Turbigo
Rue de Turbigo
The workshop is inside the store MiniMe Land of Paris.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sassyandmike
Apr 22, 2024
Ooh la la! - We absolutely loved this experience. Our tutor was very funny and kept us all entertained throughout the hat making process. The studio is awesome and we were both really proud of our hats! Definitely recommend as a unique and memorable activity with a difference!
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Frederikaeghi_m
Apr 21, 2024
Fun workshop! - It was very fun! I love it! We communicated with translator but it was not a problem. The instructor was very friendly, helpful dan patience explaining everything.
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Jill_s
Mar 13, 2024
Creative Fun!! - Making a hat from beginning to end. It was so much Fun!! I loved getting to choose all the colors and hat bands. What a great experience!
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Jim_g
Feb 19, 2024
Great fun - My wife and I was able to work with the owner Marie and she was great to work with! Lots of fun with our group and made this a good time!
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Linda_c
May 19, 2024
Fun Experience! - Even though we were the only ones in group that didn’t speak French, our teacher and the group made it work. Was really fun experience, however, when you go to add the decoration to your hat, only the ribbon and a feather included. All the buttons and pins you add are for a price. Other than that, I’d recommend this…hats came out cute!
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Jill_v
May 5, 2024
Fun! - The class was a lot a fun. It was much longer than we expected. The teacher was great but didn’t know English. That made it harder and longer. But overall I would highly recommend the class it was fun and educational.
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Robin_e
Feb 18, 2024
Made a hat, worked hard and my LV purse almost walked away - The hat making was a lot more work than I expected. We were on our feet for 4 hours! We learned a lot, made a hat, and some new friends. Sara helped us every step of the way and we couldn't have done it with out her. We were instructed to put all our belongings on a locker and take the key. When the class was over, the locker was wide open and my LV bag could have walked away with my passport in it! Extremely disappointed in the flimsy lockers when you're told every thing must go in! Bring a drink with you cause nothing is really provided.
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Deniseh1162
Jan 4, 2024
$$$$$ - I had a real good time. However I did not realize not only do you pay for the class but also for the supplies!! So it is actual $$$$$.
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Nina_g
Apr 17, 2024
Not worth it - Didn’t live up to advertisement. Teacher spoke French to group. Only translated specific instructions in English.
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Juliettesa758as
Feb 6, 2024
Unpleasant - Marie is extremely unpleasant and haughty, a completely different image than on social networks… it’s a real shame
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