BESPOKE GROUP WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
Celebrate and Create!
Perfect For Making a Statement Wherever You Go
Kick off your hen’s or stag do in style with a Bar M custom hat workshop.
It’s the perfect way to set the tone for an unforgettable day—create a hand-shaped, custom-fitted hat with Millie’s expert guidance, then hit your next activity looking sharp and feeling confident.
Not only will you and your crew look the part, but you’ll also leave with a premium hat as a lasting keepsake—far better than just a sore head the next morning.
Cowboy hats and luxury fashion hats available.
The Process
Reserve Your Spot:
Discuss timing and details to secure your group workshop booking by using the form below.
Get Fitted:
We’ll send each participant a Hat Measuring Kit.
Use the measuring kit to ensure the perfect fit, and return the sizing details to us.
Finalise Your Order:
Choose your hat colour each.
Once the hat sizes and colours are confirmed, we’ll invoice you for the full group payment.
When the invoice is paid in full, your hats will be ordered and prepared for the workshop session.
Book Your Bespoke Workshop
During the workshop, we’ll design and customise your hats together, incorporating your vision and story.
Walk Away With Your Custom Masterpiece
Your custom hats will be completed and ready to take home the same day, reflecting the unique journey you've created together.
What's Included at The Workshop
Start your hen’s or stag do with a Bar M custom hat workshop—hands-on, creative, and the perfect way to get the party started. Each participant will design their own hat, choosing crown and brim styles, trims, and accessories to create a personalised piece.
Millie’s expert guidance ensures a smooth, fun experience without dragging on—meaning you’ll be ready to hit your next activity looking sharp. Plus, you’ll leave with a stylish, high-quality hat—a keepsake far better than a hangover.
Preparation is seamless—each participant receives a measuring kit to ensure the perfect fit, with preferred colours selected in advance.
The workshop unfolds in the breathtaking Gibbston Valley, where curated music and sweeping mountain views create an inspiring atmosphere. Millie also offers the option to travel to your chosen venue for an additional cost. This is more than a workshop—it’s a shared moment of creativity and luxury.
Hens and Stags STANDARD Workshop Session - Straw Hat
Design your own light, breathable straw hat—perfect for sunny days and casual events. This hands-on session allows each participant to customise their hat with up to three stylish accessories, like ribbons or ties, for a polished finish.
Millie will provide expert guidance to keep the process easy and fun while you attach your chosen embellishments. A relaxed, stylish start to your celebration.
$249 per person
6-12 people
Group SIGNATURE Workshop Session - Wool Hat
Design a premium wool fedora, expertly hand-shaped by Millie to combine timeless style with natural breathability. This hat blends sophistication with functionality, ensuring it fits perfectly and reflects your personal style.
Each participant can select up to three accessories—like luxury trims or unique details—to elevate their design. Personal branding options, including initials or bespoke symbols, add a refined and custom touch.
Millie’s expert eye ensures every element balances creative vision with flawless execution, creating a sophisticated and personalised piece.
$399
4-10 people
Group LUXURY Workshop Session - Wool Hat
Design a luxurious wool fedora, hand-shaped by Millie to reflect your distinct style and personality.
This intimate experience includes bubbles and a bespoke grazing platter, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.
Choose from an extensive range of high-end trims and embellishments to craft a true statement piece. Personalise your hat with initials, bespoke symbols, or hand-crafted accents for a one-of-a-kind design.
Millie’s expert artistry ensures every hat is shaped with precision, blending sophistication with individuality.
$529
2-4 people
“Was such a pleasure to come over and have the hat I’ve been looking for for years made for me. Thanks Millie, so impressed with your professional and friendly manner, and how you listened and interpreted my life story into my hat.
You are an artist!”
~ Nicky
"What an experience, I loved it 💚. I started this workshop with Millie with a hat in mind, had my own fabric and adornments at the ready. But through this delightful 'slow' process - and I mean slow in the way of peaceful, relaxing, returning to an old time tradition, with some of Millie's tunes playing, I ended up with a completely different hat. This happened through Millie's guidance of showing me options eg what fabrics suited my eyes, what showed in my face when I looked really comfortable. Millie has a great eye and she really loves this process, and this comes through in the creating of an individual hat for a customer.
I LOVE my hat and I throughly recommend this experience!"
Gift Vouchers
Give the Gift of New Zealand Craftsmanship.
Bar M gift vouchers can be used for or towards a workshop session. Minimum $50 and must be used within 12 months.
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