Sunday Evening Art Gallery — Isabella Josie

Isabella Josie‘s millinery journey started with a wedding.

The artist wanted a hat but couldn’t find the right one for her dress.

Josie has always been a crafter, and it felt a natural step to find out how to make a headpiece.Her West Sussex millinery studio in Arundel, West Sussex, is home to her many fantastic millinery creations.

Josie’s millinery incorporates many different techniques and materials, from hand blocking, French beading, flower making, and feather cutting,Whether she starts with a piece of sinamay, lace or felt, it is her ability to play with different materials and techniques that encourages her to create something truly unique that really makes hearts sing.These days. Josie creates handcrafted luxury hats and headpieces for local and international clients, including horse racing events such as Ascot, Cheltenham, Aintree & Goodwood.“Millinery encompasses so many disciplines from sculpture, beading, ribbon work, flower making, design and stitching techniques that there is always something new to discover and learn,” the artist shares.

More of Isabella Josie‘s millinery can be found at https://isabellajosie.com/..