Let me introduce myself! I am Mad Hattie, AKA Norma Arthur, and I initially studied at the Scottish College of Textiles and latterly at the former Wombourne School of Millinery. Having always enjoyed wearing hats, I was delighted to see a millinery course advertised and haven't looked back since.
I have recently discovered that my mother's mother also had a millinery side-line and that my great grandfather on my father's side was descended from a long line of tailors, so it's lovely to be carrying on these traditional skills.
I usually find it's better not to have a set idea about how something will turn out but to try a variety of options during making and trimming until I'm satisfied with the effect. I am happy to work with my customers to achieve the most suitable millinery item or outfit for their needs.
I am part of the Border Textile Group and trade from my website and my shop in Amble. I have formerly been part of the Serendipity artisans shop in Berwick, Opporchancity crafts co-operative in Kelso, and Crossing Borders.
I am privileged to live and work in beautiful Northumberland, and recently moved from Berwick to Warkworth.
