The Hat Bar -NT

26/11/2025

FINAL EVENT FOR 2025!

We’re wrapping up the year with one last epic Hat Bar NT experience — and you’re invited!

Saturday 20th December
Palmerston
$375 per person — hat included!

Looking for some fun before Christmas? Want the perfect present sorted early?

Give yourself (or someone special) a gift they’ll actually remember — a custom, hand-burnt western hat.
Our final event of 2025 is your chance to get creative, let loose, and walk away with a statement piece that’s completely your own.
Last event. Limited spots. Massive vibes.
Don’t miss out!
Due to ordering of hat stock, this event will be closed in 2wks.

https://therancherco.com/products/the-hat-bar-darwin-hat-burning-workshop

24/09/2025

It feels like one blow after another at the moment.

Due to ongoing freight delays and traffic issues out of the USA, our shipment of hats for this weekend – as well as our QLD/SA/WA Roadshow – is currently stuck overseas.

I am so sorry for letting everyone down. Unfortunately, I cannot source from another supplier, as our hats are custom-made to the specific style and quality we’ve built our brand on. Even the new cowboy brim hats are not yet ready for shipment.

I’m absolutely heartbroken, as I had ordered everyone’s hats and prepared everything for our departure this weekend – only for it all to come undone at the last minute.

Tomorrow I will begin contacting each of you personally to discuss options for your workshop placements moving forward.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your patience, kindness, and understanding as we work through this together

28/08/2025

Thanks to the gorgeous ladies in Kununurra for having us. It’s been a pleasure, we are turning around tomorrow early and floating home.

But we will be back!

21/07/2025

10/07/2025

The Hat Bar NT is on the road!
I'm currently out and about with my other business, Valley Photography NT, capturing beautiful family moments here in Kununurra.

I’m away from my computer for a few days, so thank you for your patience — I’ll get back to all emails and messages as soon as I can.

In the meantime, check out the Beautiful Crazy design, pictured at The Grotto. I even got stopped at The Grotto and the Hoochery – everyone was loving the hat! It’s not just gorgeous, it’s practical too – that wide brim is a lifesaver in the Kimberley sun ☀️

Do you know we have a workshop in Kununurra in August? Check out the posts earlier for booking links.

Thanks for your support and I’ll be in touch soon!

08/07/2025

When you're not just planning a workshop tour… you're planning a full-blown expedition.
NT → QLD → WA → NT 🤠

Every. Single. Stop.
🛏️ Accommodation
⛽ Fuel
🛠️ Workshop hire
🎠 Attractions for Little Miss
📦 Freight – that’s a lot of hats to transport!
🍫 Budgeting every snack, screw, and scenic detour...

And I sit here thinking… WTF did I get myself into! 😅

Next up: our 20,099km roadtrip (and that’s without the sightseeing detours) – wish us luck! 🙈🚐✨

I know my workshops aren’t the cheapest – but I do things a little differently:
🔥 My own brand of hats
🤠 Our brand-new Western shape range
🍷 Food & drinks provided – because it’s not just a workshop, it’s an experience and we believe in supporting each town by buying locally!
And fingers crossed… no workshop hijackings this time! 🤣

Have I missed anything?
Who’s keen to join the ride? Let’s make this one for the books! 💥

You can find and book for any of our location now, get in quick. Limited numbers
https://therancherco.com/collections/workshops

08/07/2025

❤️ Beautiful Crazy!

Love being part of a creative community and helping others bring their ideas to life!

Just finished off this hat for one of our workshop ladies who ran out of time — it was too good to leave unfinished. Happy to finish your hats t a workshop or take them home and complete for you.

Always learning, always creating. ✨

06/07/2025

Get ready for a fiery evening! 🔥

Don’t miss your chance to create your very own unique country-western, hand-burnt hat under the expert guidance of Bec, owner of Valley Photography NT & The Rancher & Co (The Hat Bar NT).

Open to men and women, children 14yrs and over (must be accompanied by an adult)

Unleash your inner cowboy or cowgirl and craft a hat that’s truly one of a kind — we can’t wait to see you there - tickets close soon!

Palmerston Game Fishing Club
Saturday 23rd August
https://therancherco.com/products/hat-burning-palmerston-game-fishing-club

Kununurra
Thursday 28th August
https://therancherco.com/products/hot-heads-burnt-brims-kununurra-wa-28-08-2025

Noonamah Tavern & Rodeo
Saturday 27th September
https://therancherco.com/products/hot-heads-burnt-brims-the-hat-bar-nt-noonamah-27-09-2025

Cost: $375.00p/p
Cost include hat, all materials and tools during the workshop, food and a welcome drink upon arrival.

https://therancherco.com

04/07/2025

"It’s been a while since I posted a new hat drawing...

Look out — the Longhorn Express is Wild & Free! 🐂

03/07/2025

Darwin’s Exclusive Hat Burning Workshop is Back — and Hotter than Ever! 🔥🎩

We’re thrilled to announce our next Hat Burning & Decorating Workshop at the newly renovated Palmerston Game Fishing Club Inc.— the perfect spot to unleash your inner milliner while supporting local small businesses and local clubs!

Get hands-on as you give your hat a unique rustic flair with our safe, gentle burning technique, then dive into our epic decoration station stocked with ribbons, feathers, playing cards, and so much more. Craft a hat that’s truly one-of-a-kind while laughing and creating with friends!

🍹 Strictly NO BYO — this is a licensed venue! The bar will be open so you can sip while you create.
🧀 Delicious nibbles supplied throughout the workshop to keep those creative juices flowing.
🎨 Hat and all decorating supplies included in the price!

Darwin, don’t miss your chance to join the hottest creative experience in town. Let’s make hats that turn heads, spark conversations, and celebrate our amazing local community!

Spots are limited — secure yours now before they’re snapped up!



https://therancherco.com/products/hat-burning-palmerston-game-fishing-club

30/06/2025

🎉 EOFY SALE! 🎉

🔥 All pre-burnt hats just $185.00 each!
💐 Stunning pink-style artificial flower wedding hat — now $450.00!

Each hat features my original, hand-drawn designs — uniquely crafted and one of a kind.

👉 Contact us now to grab yours before they’re gone!

27/06/2025

Hat Bar Roadshow Update

Due to the recent floods, we know many of our beautiful rural and remote communities are doing it tough right now. This has not only impacted so many families directly, but has also affected our ability to travel and hold the planned workshops with low numbers.

With a heavy heart, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the Hat Bar Roadshow to new dates between September and 1 November.

💌 If you’ve already booked, please check your emails or phone for a message from us regarding your options.

I’m truly sorry and absolutely gutted that I won’t be able to make this journey in July as planned. Sending all my love to those affected — and I can’t wait to see you all later in the year when things are a bit brighter ❤️

NOTE: This does not include Kunnunarra.