CLASSES - CA24 COUTURE BEADING & EMBELLISHMENT BEGINNERS COURSE

CA24 COUTURE BEADING & EMBELLISHMENT BEGINNERS COURSE 

This is a unique opportunity to learn Couture beading & embellishment with British

Couture dress designer Charlotte Appleby in Melbourne!

This 2-day course gives an in-depth approach to tambour beading and couture

embellishments practiced in the Couture houses of Paris today. It will cover the

tambour beading technique using silk organza, seed beads and bugle beads to cover

the basic chain stitch and a vermicelli design. The 2nd day will cover couture

embellishments including ribbon work, 3d beadwork & flowers.

** In addition to the weekend you will also receive the online course for FREE (worth

$580!) and follow up online zoom sessions throughout the year. Be part of the

Couture Bead Masters Community.

Day 1

Understand specialist supplies required for couture beading such as the variety of

beads and sequins and the way ‘fil a gant’ thread is made in France.

Learn how to create a solid framework ready for beading using silk organza on a

rotating frame.

The main focus is on the basic chain stitch using a tambour hook correctly set up for

silk organza. Learn how to secure a starting and finishing knot and change direction.

Seed beads, cut beads and bugle beads are used to start tambour beading with a

variety of threads.

Day 2

Further develop the tambour beading technique by working with flat and cup sequins

before creating the vermicelli pattern using the Ari technique.

Further techniques are combined to the couture beading with a beading needle to

create contemporary beadwork including ribbon work, 3d beadwork and flowers.

These are all applied to a mini sample at the end of the day.

Please remember although you will be learning in a mixed technique group, your

class is tailored specifically to your progress.

Please bring basic sewing kit and a 4'' clamp (see discussion on Facebook event for

more details)

*Option to purchase tambour hook, needle and frame for $70. If purchased, you will

take away after class.

Date:  15 and 16  FEBRUARY  2025

Time:  10 am to 4 pm 30 minutes lunch break.

Tutor:  Charlotte Appleby

Skill Level:  Beginner

Class Fees - 

EGV Member - $350

Non-member - $430

Optional Kit Fee purchase - $70 * If you wish to purchase the kit please pay directly to Charlotte at the conclusion of the class,

Note: It is necessary to read and/or download the requirements list - see Download More Information section below

* Alternate Payment Methods - All Classes