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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Learn the Luneville embellishment technique practiced in the couture houses of Paris!
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What you'll do
This is a unique opportunity to learn Couture beading and embellishment with Couture dress designer Charlotte Appleby in London!
This two-day course gives an in-depth approach to tambour beading and couture embellishments practised 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 second day will cover couture embellishments including ribbonwork, three-dimensional beadwork, and flowers.
18th-19th May 2-DAY COURSE 10am-4pm
Course outline:
Day one:
- Learn how to create a solid framework for beading using silk organza on a rotating frame. This technique can be applied to larger frames to bead panels for a garment.
- The main focus is on the basic chain stitch using a tambour hook correctly set up for silk organza.
- Learn how to create a secure knot and change direction.
- Seed beads and bugle beads are used to start tambour beading with a variety of techniques including vermicelli.
Day two:
Couture embellishments including ribbonwork are taught using a beading needle and thread to create a variety of texture and dimension with three-dimensional beadwork, clusters, raised beadwork, and brickwork for trims and edging.
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Tambour hook, needle, and frame can be hired (15GBP) or purchased on the day (35GBP). If purchased, you will take this home with you after class. Extra specialist supplies can also be purchased throughout the weekend at 20% off.
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Knowledge required
This is a course suitable for complete BEGINNERS with no beadwork or embroidery experience.
What you'll get
- You will take home a completed piece of couture beaded silk organza with a variety of techniques.
- All materials are included, including couture beading thread, silk organza, beads, sequins, ribbons, bugle beads, seed and cut beads.
What to bring
A basic sewing kit including pins, various sizes of sewing needles including a beading needle, scissors, a pencil, and a 4" G-clamp (purchase from a hardware store like B&Q or a craft shop).
Session repeats
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Suitable for
This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.
Location
The Hub at Eagle Wharf 42 Bonar Road, London, SE15 5FB
Please go to the room called The Training Lab, its at the UNiversity of Arts London building called the Hub at Eagle Wharf
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Your teacher
Couture Bead Masters is founded by Charlotte Appleby a British Couture dress designer, trained at London College of Fashion in Handcraft and Production tailoring. I initially worked within fashion, film and theatre before setting up my own business The English Tailoress. I always had a passion for couture beading and applied it to many of my eveningwear and bridal designs. I learnt the skill in 2007 through a workshop and became hooked on the ‘Luneville’ technique. This technique is practised in the couture houses in Paris today however its origin dates to the early 1800s.
I celebrate the traditional art of couture beading and share my experience with other designers, enthusiasts and companies worldwide. I set up Couture Bead Masters to maintain these artisanal skills within the industry to keep the traditional techniques alive.
Alongside my private commission work, I educate Internationally running workshops and courses teaching specialist skills executed in my work. I also provide specialist couture supplies and online resources sharing my knowledge and continued appreciation of couture beading and embellishment.
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