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 –  Congratulations Sherry – Finalist for this prestigious Business Award:

Sherry joined the Growth Community over a year ago and it was announced on the 21st November that she had been selected as a finalist.

The Winner will be announced at the Awards Lunch on the 18th January 2024

Workshops Talks & Recent Events

Sherry’s next Millinery Workshop:

Sculptural Headpiece – The Joy of Sinamay –  Two Day Course:  Saturday 9th March & Saturday 16th March 2024

For full details and Booking information go to:  https://hatsbysherry.co.uk/sinamay-courses/

Sherry’s next Talk:

Date to 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.

Recent  Events

Pre-view night – ‘Three Miles From Home’

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.

Hat Exhibition Opening Night

A Hat for all Seasons – The exhibition was held at Bankfield Museum , Akroyd Park ,Boothtown Rd , Halifax HX3 6HG and ran 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.

Gok 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

Coming Events: Saturday the 9th of December 10am whilst 1pm

Create your own unique Christmas Decoration

We would love you to join us at Georgie’s Yard, Barnsley making your own personalised decorative curiosity  for your Christmas tree  in a lovely creative atmosphere.

Come along and meet new friends, learn a new skill, or bring some friends with you!

This makes a lovely  thank-you  / festive /birthday gift, a great time to share experiences and make a few memories

BK direct with @georgiesyard on Facebook Saturday the 9th of December 10am whilst 1pm

https://www.facebook.com/georgiesyard