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Millinery Classes at the Imperfecta Gallery
Imperfecta is excited to offer two exclusive Classes with renowned master Milliner Neil Grigg.
In his 30-year career, Neil has created thousands of hats for brides, race-goers and celebrities alike. He has created headwear for theatre productions such as Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, Glimpses and Les Miserables.
Throughout Australia, Neil judges fashion competitions, regularly teaches millinery master classes and appears on television.
Past clients include Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Lady Sonia McMahon, Gai Waterhouse, Jennifer Hawkins, Tara Moss, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Catriona Rowntree, Jodi Gordon, Sonia Kruger, Jessica Rowe, Maria Venuti, Joanna Griggs, Annalies Seubert and Esther Anderson, just to name a few.
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark
Beginners Fascinator Millinery class
In this one day class Neil will direct and teach you to create a wonderful fascinator.
The style will pay homage to Hollywood glamour and vintage style but at a level you can achieve. By hook or by crook all pieces will be finished by day’s end and we have plans to exhibit all creations for a short time at imperfecta. Just bring an apron to protect your clothes and a sense of excitement for a great day of creativity…….. we’ll provide everything else.
Date: Sunday June 28, 2026
Time: 10am to 4pm (Opening Reception: 5-7pm)
Location: Imperfecta Gallery, 809 SW Flanders St, Portland OR
Cost: $350 (including materials)
Max number of participants: 8
Milliners Workshop
This one day class in Crinoline will give you tips and tricks while you create your fabulous headpiece.
Crinoline is a material everyone seems scared of, but in this class you will be the master. It will involve wire work, binding and manipulation of crinoline that you can then adapt to your other work. As Neil puts it: “I have only been creating hats for 50 years so I am getting the hang of it now and would love to work with you to build on your own skill set.”
While some millinery experience is a prerequisite for this class, expect to learn – a lot. Your finished pieces will be included into a short exhibition at Imperfecta... busy fingers all day!
Date: Sunday July 12, 2026
Time: 10am to 4pm (Opening Reception: 5-7pm)
Location: Imperfecta Gallery, 809 SW Flanders St, Portland OR
Cost: $350 (including materials)
Max number of participants: 8