Milliner – Professional Hat Maker of Headpieces & Fascinators

Sherry Richardson a milliner by profession, has lived and worked in rural South Yorkshire for most of her adult life and it has often been country life and the countryside which has inspired her work creating quality hats.

Sherry, a Milliner of the highest quality works with a passion and enthuses all she meets with infectious sharing of her talent. For this reason, she invites commissions for that special event as well as ready made hats and fascinators. Alongside this and to share her talent and enthusisam she offers a series of Talks and Workshops to share her life’s work, because, as Sherry says, ‘Hats are fun and it is now an  exciting time as I  plan and prepare for these forthcoming events.’

Sherry discovered the art of millinery in her mid-thirties whilst embarking on a course in Huddersfield. At that time this was the only millinery course outside London. Once on the course Sherry was hooked and has been passionate about hat design ever since. Her talk starts with that journey. They will take the listener through some of her creations over the last 2 decades to the present day.

The impact of hats on our society through history, the wearing, designing and making of  hats still fascinates Sherry. These topics will also be explored during the talk.

STOP PRESS – AWARD WINNER – SHERRY – CREATIVE BEE AWARDS

Recent  Event

Exciting News – Event 8th June 2024

*Sherry was excited to announce that she is  now a Big House Hero at Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham  in South Yorkshire.

Recent  Event

Pre-view night – ‘Three Miles From Home’ The Exhibition runs until the end of September

Friday saw the opening of our new exhibition “Three Miles from Home” featuring local watercolour artist Jane Austin. The event was opened by deputy Lord Lieutenant Chris Harris and gave invited guests an exclusive preview of the exhibition, which is centred upon the heritage and natural world found within three miles of the artists Halifax studio as well as Bankfield Museum. The exhibition is now open to the public and will be on display until 24th February.

Recent Event

Hat Exhibition Opening Night

A Hat for all Seasons – The exhibition was held at Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park, Boothtown Rd,  Halifax HX3 6HG and runs from March through to the end of Septemebr.

This new exhibition examined the style, function, and symbolism of headwear in British society, was attended by many and was a great success. In June Sherry was pleased to give a Talk there, which explored the Art of Millinery and the inspiration around our everyday lives when creating headwear.

Sherry’s Millinery journey starts from the point of being “hooked” to create hats, to delivering headpieces for the catwalk.

Coming Events:

Friday 16th October 2024 10.00am-12.00noon

Creative Millinery Workshop – Create your own Corsage / Corsage Workshop

Enjoy time out in the beautiful setting of Wentworth Woodhouse creating your very own stylish rose to wear as a corsage or as a handbag or hat decoration. Learn this traditional Millinery skill with a variety of fabrics to choose from.
Although craft and sewing skills are an advantage, they are not essential, complete beginners are welcome. All you need to bring is plenty of enthusiasm!

For more information and to Book – go to:

https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/whats-on/autumnal-corsage-making-workshop/

Sherry’s next Talk:

Date be arranged – Coming Soon

The Art of Millinery

This talk explores the Art of Millinery and the inspiration around our everyday lives when creating headwear. Sherry’s Millinery journey starts from the point of being “hooked” to create hats, to delivering headpieces for the catwalk.

Next Workshop Events:

To be arranged – Coming Soon

Past Major Event

Sherry’s second major GOK event – took place in – Knutsford Cheshire – to view the ‘Catwalk’ images go to the ‘Catwalk Gallery’

Gok Wan – One Size Fits All

View the Gok Wan – One Size Fits All Gallery Here