Claudia Maitz AKA hair extraordinaire, queen of creativity invited me over to teach her in Vienna. The enquiry came in March.. with my response simply being Y E S. Flight & accommodation booked and a weeks worth of hotspot research, I couldnt wait to fly over and explore this wonderful part of the world.
A few months later (June), 34 degrees heat (and if you think that’s hot. Add a little more humidity than usual. Step outside and watch your skin blister 🤣 kinda hot) and a quick flight from London Heathrow, I touched down in Vienna, ready to teach Claudia the art of hard cap wigs for 2 days.
Claudia has a wonderful studio situated in Hetzendorfer Strabe, Wien.. just a 10 minute train away from the centre. A perfect little spot with coffee (made from a lovely friend and neighbour) and fresh gooseberries on its doorstep, not to mention the beautiful array of hair art that Claudia creates.. of course I made myself at home and tried every wig on possible and delved into every creation!
Anything you can think of hair related, Claudia has made - from majestic hair jewellery to hair pieces.. it’s been done. An artist of hair and when I say hair is her medium, I don’t just mean wigs like me (a point blank hard cap wig maker) I mean EVERYTHING under the sun. A master of hair texture!
Here are just a few of Claudia’s wonderful creations.. head over to her website for a browse, and drop her a message for ease if you fancy grabbing yourself a little something. Maybe a pair of “hairrings” 🤩
Claudia is a prolific artist, and a beautiful creative soul, we spent the most wonderful 2 days together, sharing stories, laughing & singing (if Clauds had it her way, we would of been in the street with her boom box) 🤣
Let’s not forget our epic photoshoot!! With matching purple hard cap costume or in my words: tinky winky.. ha! Just mind your head on that low ceiling Clauds 🤣
When I left Vienna, I knew Clauds would get stuck into the art of hard caps.. and oh, how right I was.
I am absolutely in awe of her beautiful creations.. to the point, I’m at a loss for words. I can’t tell you the excitement that runs through each time I get a notification on WhatsApp from Clauds and her latest creation. Utterly spell binding. Just see for yourself..
Clauds collection is showcased on her Instagram account here and you can purchase or hire 2/3 wigs on her website here , be sure to follow along because if I know one thing for certain.. this hair wizard has so much more to come!!
What a delight and honour to watch you create Clauds. Thank you for taking my beloved skill and creating magic.. ✨
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Non wig related; I spent the week in one of the most wonderful parts of the world.. and I got up to a lot in that short space of time.
All the things I did with my week in coffee..
▪️Taught the wonderful @claudia_maitz the art of hard cap wigs and helped produce the first ever hard cap wig from Vienna! 🥰
▪️Got lost in Vienna City and saw some of the most beautiful architecture in the world.
▪️Visited Mozart’s House @mozarthausvienna
▪️Drank Viennese Coffee and ate apple strudel & ice cream at Freuds local @cafecentralwien.
▪️Went for a swim at Krapfenwaldlbad Pool overlooking all of Vienna. 😍
▪️Visited @ststephenscathedral and wandered round in awe of all of its beauty.
▪️Scrapped up a little on my Viennese History (although lots more to learn)
▪️Lived fully in the NOW.
Here’s a reel of everything outside of wigs, and an excuse to match one of my favourite all time songs with the place itself.
Grateful Always. ❤️
A few photos below ⬇️
If you’d like to learn the art of hard cap wigs.. I absolutely love to travel and nowhere is off limits! Drop me an email and let’s have a chat.. alternatively check out my upcoming courses.
I also host in my east London studio all year long and have a collection of online courses available too.
Until next time..
Lots of love,
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