Emerging Milliner Membership Application

This category is for milliners who have a fair amount of classroom and/or internship experience and are
working their way toward becoming a professional milliner. If you are currently studying millinery with the intention of becoming a professional milliner or are just beginning your business and cannot yet meet the requirements for membership, we encourage you to join as an Emerging Milliner. Memberships are annual and dues are $75 per year. The Emerging Milliner membership do not include voting privileges or event participation.

Application Requirements

Once we have reviewed your application, we will ask you to email the foIlowing:

  • Images of 3 styles that best represent your work (must include at least one blocked hat - crown and brim - in felt or straw). Images must show inside and outside of the hat. Photos must be against a white or neutral background and be displayed on a mannequin head.

  • A letter of recommendation from a teacher, an employer, or a customer.

Membership Benefits

  • Quarterly newsletter

  • Participate in our monthly meetings

  • You will be partnered with a mentor for a period of 6 months to assist in getting acclimated to Guild procedures

  • Be featured in the Milliners Guild Member Directory

  • Participate in hat parades and events

  • Share information with other milliners

  • Rent from over 50 different hat blocks in our block library

  • Watch over 25 pre-recorded member guided millinery skills videos

  • Attend guild-only classes with guest teachers, access to supply discounts and business tips

To join, please fill out the information below, and we will contact you soon. Be sure to click Submit when you have completed the application. We review applicants monthly.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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