Learn, Create, Transform
A creative space within our atelier, where garments are made by hand and stories are stitched into every seam. Here, you learn the same craft that shapes our couture gowns — from your first stitch to your most personal project. Sessions run in English, Russian, or Hebrew.
Choose your time
Taught by Helen Heiman — Designer, Art Creator & Founder of HH Maison. Book and pay here, or message us directly if you would rather arrange it by hand.
Adults Morning Session
10:00–13:00, weekdays · 3 hoursThree hours at the atelier, for adults, at your own pace.
€65
Weekend Session
Saturday & Sunday, by arrangement · 3 hoursThree hours at the weekend, for teens and adults alike.
€65
Teens Evening Session
17:00–19:00 or 19:30–21:30, weekdays · 2 hoursTwo hours in the evening, designed for teenagers.
€55
Upcycling & Recycling Workshop
Bring a garment to rebuildBring something you no longer wear, and leave with something you will.
€55
Illustration & Mood Board
Standalone session · 1.5 hoursAn hour and a half of drawing, with no sewing required.
€25
Paid in full when you book. We confirm your date by email within two working days.
What's included
- Fashion illustration — technical drawing & mood board creation
- Materials and sewing machines provided
- Guidance at every stage, from beginner to advanced
- An atelier atmosphere — tea or wine, quiet music
A session in progress
- Sketching the first idea
- Drawing the figure
- Two looks, painted
- Working up a design
Cutting and sewing
- At the machine
- Feeding the seam
- Working a dark cloth
- Stitching in the studio
The same hands, moving
- At the bench
- Hand-sewing, stitch by stitch
- Measuring the fall
- The tools you will use
What our students make
- A first skirt
- Velvet, gathered
- Rebuilt from denim
- A themed collection piece
Given a second life
- A bag from old denim
- Striped ticking, rebuilt
- Woven from offcuts
- A patchwork jacket
Mood boards & drawings
- A mood board, finished
- Figures for a collection
- Fashion illustration
- A line-up of looks
Shorter, or a little different
Bring something you no longer wear
Denim, a dress, a tablecloth — we take it apart and rebuild it into something you will. The same cutting and finishing technique as the atelier, applied to what you already own.
Book an upcycling workshopHelen Heiman
Designer, Art Creator & Founder of HH Maison. Helen teaches every session herself, in the same room where the maison's gowns are made. Classes run in English, Russian or Hebrew, and stay small enough that each person works on their own project from the first sketch to the finished garment.
Find Helen: Instagram · Facebook · Telegram · helenheiman@hh.maison
Give the gift of creativity
An HH Maison Academy voucher for any workshop or course. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply because. Choose the session, and we send a dated certificate by email.
Adults Morning Session
10:00–13:00, weekdays · 3 hoursOne morning session for an adult, at the atelier in Cascais.
€65
Weekend Session
Saturday & Sunday, by arrangement · 3 hoursOne weekend session for a teenager or an adult.
€65
Teens Evening Session
17:00–19:00 or 19:30–21:30, weekdays · 2 hoursOne evening session for a teenager, at the atelier in Cascais.
€55
Upcycling Workshop
Bring a garment to rebuildGive an old garment a second life.
€55
Illustration & Mood Board
Standalone session · 1.5 hoursA standalone illustration and mood-board session.
€25
Sent by email as a dated certificate, valid for twelve months.
Questions
Do I need any experience?
No. Sessions are guided at every stage, from beginner to advanced, and you work at your own pace on your own project.
What should I bring?
Yourself, and an idea if you have one. Materials, patterns and sewing machines are provided. For an upcycling session, bring the garment you would like to rebuild.
Which language will my session be in?
English, Russian or Hebrew — whichever you are most comfortable in. Tell us when you book.
Can I book a single session?
Yes. Every session is booked one at a time; there is no course to commit to. Many people come back weekly for a longer project.
How old do teens need to be?
The evening sessions are designed for teenagers. Message us about a younger child and we will tell you honestly whether they will enjoy it.
Can I come as a group?
Yes — birthdays, hen parties and small private groups are welcome at weekends, arranged around the studio's schedule.
Booking & policies
Refunds are not available; rescheduling is possible up to 6 days before your session via our online booking system.
Questions? helenheiman@hh.maison