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Join us on July 18-19, 2026, for the American Craft Council’s National Craft Open Studios Weekend! This is a first-of-its-kind nationwide celebration that invites the public into the creative spaces of craft artists across the country.

Ballard Millinery Studio will be open from 12 pm to 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Register to attend and view an interactive map of artists across the country at craftcouncil.org/events/national-craft-open-studios-weekend/.

The American Craft Council (ACC) is a national nonprofit fostering connection through the handmade. Building upon an 80+ year legacy of tradition and innovation as a membership-based nonprofit, ACC leverages the transformative possibilities of craft through storytelling, resources for artists and appreciators, and events. In partnership with organizations across the country, we mobilize our diverse craft ecosystem to create a world where objects matter, makers thrive, and craft connects.

Wayne Wichern Millinery - Ballard Millinery Studio

1149 NW 52nd Street, Seattle, WA 98107

Retail Hats - Custom Design & Costume Hats - Hat Making Workshops & Classes

Hours by appointment - Please email or call us for an appointment to shop our ready-to-wear hats in our showroom or to have hats made for your particular needs. We frequently work in the studio, but it is best to arrange an appointment in advance. We look forward to working with you.

Please email or call wayne@waynewichernmillinery.com or 650.369.4336

King 5 News Evening

Ballard Millinery Studio makes high-fashion hats.

"For those who are used to buying commercially made hats off the rack, Wayne Wichern’s tasteful but sometimes startling designs may be a revelation, all of his hats bear the mark of a professional craftsman determined to make each creation a unique personal statement"

A. J. Mell, Seattle Weekly