Banyo, Brisbane

classes: Felting

5.0 (2)

Anél Heyman Designs (AHD) offers beautifully handcrafted ready-to-wear hats and headpieces, created from Anél’s private studio in Brisbane, Australia.

With over 14 years of experience and a background enriched by training with master milliners around the world, Anél combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques to produce headwear that is both timeless and contemporary. Her designs are known for their sculptural elegance, refined detail, and thoughtful individuality.

Passionate about preserving the art of millinery, Anél shares her knowledge through a variety of in-person and online workshops, catering to both beginners and experienced creatives. Whether you’re discovering hat-making for the first time or refining your millinery practice, her workshops offer a welcoming, skill-building space for all.

As a two-time overall winner of the international HATalk Millinery Competition (2015 & 2021), Anél’s work has been recognised at the highest level, inspiring her continual evolution as both artist and educator.

Her creations are worn across Australia and internationally, from race days and weddings to fashion events and editorial shoots. Designed to flatter a wide range of face shapes, styles, and budgets, each AHD piece is a wearable work of art—crafted with care, intention, and a deep love for the craft.

Anél Heyman Designs has been featured in magazines, media, and on stylish women who appreciate the beauty of a hat worn well.

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