St Catherine is the patron Saint of Hats so it was fitting for talented artist, Catherine Kelly to launch her first hat collection on St Catherine’s Day, November 27th 2002.

Catherine designs and crafts her hats in a French- inspired studio called Embellish Atelier, an intimate space that positively overflows with magical pieces collected during a lifetime of travel. Her inspiration comes from many sources including the natural environment and from architecture.

“Studying millinery – the art of hat-making - has allowed me to indulge in my lifelong passion for fabric, colour, and texture,” says Catherine who puts to great use the skills she’s acquired over 25 years. From teaching, designing, sewing and marketing exquisite soft furnishings and crafted pieces, such as elegant gift items for Liberty of London, bespoke luxury bed linen, cushions and lampshades, and a collection of marvelous hats designed for a growing discerning clientele, the quality of design, materials and workmanship are always evident.

For your very own original and innovative Embellish Atelier creation, make an appointment to visit Catherine in her studio where she will design and craft the perfect headpiece to suit your special occasion.
If you are interested in learning to make your own hat, Catherine can give you guidance. She holds regular millinery classes at Sydney Community College. Contact Catherine for more information.

Qualifications
Dip. Teaching - Textile , and Design . Kelvin Grove Campus 1982
School of Colour and Design Sydney - Foundation Course. 2000
School of Colour and Design- Colour Consulting
Millinery Cert2 Ultimo TAFE 2006
Certificate IV Millinery 2008
Member Millinery Assn of Australia