Art Nouveau Purse with Karen Torrisi

Art Nouveau Purse with Karen Torrisi from London

2 Day Workshop - Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th July

Tambour Beading is a professional hand bead embroidery technique that is performed with a fine hook (a shortened French Cornelli needle) in a holder. Romanticized in the French film “A Common Thread” samples and demonstration of the art of Tambour Beading are done in French Haute Couture Embroidery at Lesage in Paris. This technique is used to embellish couture garments for the fashion industry in Paris.

The Tambour hook is used to embroider chain stitches and attach beads onto fabric that is stretched as tight as a drum over a square embroidery frame. Beads are strung onto a working spool of thread and the beading is worked from the wrong side of the   fabric. Bead’s are moved up the thread with one hand and then stitched on in a crochet motion making a chain stitch after each bead.

This lesson continues on from the introduction to Tambour beading class. Revisiting the chain stitch using metallic thread to create leaves introducing the backstitch to create delicate and sharp points begins the class. You will also learn to attach Bugle beads, seed beads & sequins onto sheer silk organza fabric. During this workshop you will work on this beautiful Art Nouveau purse, set on a charcoal background. Tambour is an art form that requires tenacity and patience and will surely deliver a satisfying result.

Skill level: Students must have completed Introduction to Tambour Beading

Kit cost: $73.50

Kit Includes: Beading Instructions, Recommended texts list, dress maker’s carbon, Bugle beads Size 1, 2, 3 Seed Beads Size 8, sequins,Madeira metallic thread, organza fabric, lining & purse clasp.

Two Day Workshop:  $360.00  (This component is already set as the basic workshop price), Please use the drop down box on the right of your screen to add your kit option.
Workshop Fee Includes:
⦁    2 Full days tuition
⦁    Substantial Morning, Afternon Tea & Hot or Cold Lunch
⦁    Coffee, Tea, Juice, Water
⦁    Showbag
⦁    Lots of fun!