Carlsbad Hat · hat-making workshop in Prague
Hand-shape your own felt hat in the heart of Prague. German Mayser felt, your hands, an iron and steam — in one Sunday morning you'll leave with a fedora, pork pie or western that nobody else has.
About the workshop
Our atelier in central Prague is where traditional craftsmanship meets your own creativity. Over a Sunday morning you'll walk through the entire hat-making process — from selecting Mayser felt to final shaping. You leave with a hand-made hat that has a story.
The workshop is led personally by Vladimír — the master milliner and founder of Carlsbad Hat.
Workshop duration
participants · personal attention
Hybernská · city center
What awaits you
We work with semi-finished felt from German brand Mayser — a specially developed, soft and lightweight material. You'll pick the color and weight that suits you.
Pure hand shaping, traditional method. Working with an iron and steam — no wooden mold, no machine. You truly shape the hat yourself.
Three classic shapes — fedora, pork pie with wide brim, or soft western with narrower brim. We'll design the form together. See examples on @thehatlab.
Choose from ribbons, feathers, bows or leather bands. The detail that gives your hat character.
Final touches, treatment and packaging. You take the hat home ready — for its first outing.
No experience required.
The workshop is for everyone — beginners, craft lovers, or anyone looking for an original gift. We'll show you everything step by step.
From the atelier
Latest videos, atelier atmosphere and our portfolio — live from our Instagram @thehatlab.
Price and dates
7 500 CZK
currently discounted · approx. €200
Looking for a gift? Buy the workshop as a voucher — the recipient picks their own date.
FAQ
Workshops run every Sunday morning at our atelier on Hybernská street in central Prague. After you submit the booking form, we'll send you available dates.
We teach primarily in Czech, but for international guests we always have an assistant who translates. Honestly — hat-making is mostly hands-on. After the first glass of wine, language barriers melt away.
None. The workshop is designed for complete beginners. We guide you through every step.
Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a bit dusty. Everything else — Mayser felt, tools, aprons, refreshments — is on us.
Yes — at the start we discuss your preferences. Three shapes available: fedora, pork pie, or soft western.
Excellent gift for birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas. Buy a voucher, recipient picks their own date.
Yes. Standard slots are up to 6 people on Sunday mornings. Larger groups (7–12) get a private date (Saturday, Friday afternoon, or company offsite). For companies we also offer bulk gift voucher packages for Christmas. Details in the For groups section or email hatlab@carlsbadhat.cz.
Atmosphere
We teach primarily in Czech, but for international participants we always have an assistant who translates. And honestly — when shaping your own hat, language is the least important thing. Hands, felt and steam speak universally.
Throughout the workshop we serve refreshments and drinks — including wine — all complimentary. We work with wines from our friends at francouzske-speciality.cz — the taste will delight you as much as your finished hat.
For companies and groups
Looking for something different than a typical teambuilding or bachelorette party? Companies, brides, grooms and friend groups regularly book our workshops. Standard sessions up to 6 people, larger groups (7–12) on private dates by arrangement.
Instead of bowling or escape rooms — a shared experience where every colleague walks away with a hand-made hat. Perfect for design teams, marketing, founders, creative agencies.
Up to 6 in standard Sunday slot, 7–12 people on private date (Saturday / Friday afternoon / company offsite).
Instead of yet another bottle or voucher card — an experience gift the recipient picks themselves. We provide printed gift vouchers (custom envelope branding possible).
Bulk orders 10+ vouchers with individual pricing. Invoice to company VAT ID, delivered before Christmas.
A stylish alternative to classic bachelorette events — private workshop with wine, memorable photos, a finished hat as a trophy. Both ladies and gentlemen versions.
Private slot for 4–6 people, premium prosecco upgrade available. Can combine with Prague city tour or dinner.
Gift for newlyweds (a workshop together after the wedding), milestone birthdays, anniversaries. Something they'll remember — because everyone leaves with their own hat.
Gift voucher personalized with recipient's name, 12 months validity. Private date for couple or small group available.
Let's tailor it
Tell us participant count, preferred dates and event type. We'll send a custom quote (price, capacity, add-ons) within one business day.
Request a quote ✉or directly: hatlab@carlsbadhat.cz
About us
Carlsbad Hat is the largest and most established hat shop in the Czech Republic — three brick-and-mortar stores (Prague Korunní, Prague Hybernská, Brno), over 1,000 models in stock, our own e-shop, and 10 years of experience with premium brands like Mayser, Fiebig, Borsalino, Bailey and Goorin Bros.
HatLab grew naturally — a place where customers step behind the counter, touch the material, and try real hat-making craftsmanship themselves.
Booking
Drop us a message — we'll reply within one business day with available dates.