The Hat Works Education Service has developed a fine handling collection for use with visiting school groups . A number of facilitated sessions using this collection, and other site based resources, have been designed to meet the needs of the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2. On site multimedia provides access to a wide range of digital resources based on the hatting collection. Full or half day visits available - please choose 2 sessions for a half day or 4 for a full day from the selection below. A practical workshop in feltmaking.
Children participate in a craft project, from design to realisation.
Work completed may be taken away. Exploring and recording changes in technology using clothing accessories and related items. From Block to Box Science, Design and Technology, History. The amazing process of making a hat. A chance to study raw materials, restored machinery, tools of the trade, hats and rare images of the people who worked in the industry.