Aspiring Hatters
Private
14 members
Free
LEARN FELT HATMAKING, ONE SKILL AT A TIME.
Learn from Jorge La Sombra, founder and master hatter of Ala Ancha Hat Co.
JOIN FREE
Explore the community, watch the welcome, and open START HERE in the Classroom. Instructional courses are purchased separately.
YOUR FIRST PAID LESSON — $99
Tools for Blocking explains the essential tools and how to prepare your workstation. A short, focused video lesson before you begin steam and shaping. Equipment and the full blocking demonstration are separate.
READY FOR THE COMPLETE METHOD?
Learn the sequence from blocking through finishing, lining, and branding. $1,200 founding price for the first 10 complete-course students; $1,800 regular price.
OPTIONAL SUPPORT
Open Bench critique: $50/month or $500/year. Paid video courses are separate.
Certification requires a separate $500 assessment, plus insured shipping, and a passing result.
Personal, streaming-only course access.
Join free, then choose your first lesson. The bench is open.
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Protected hatmaking courses, weekly Open Bench critique, and a pathway to become an Ala Ancha Certified Hatter.
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