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Couture Beading & Embellishment Introduction

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Sat & Sun, 21 & 22 June 09:30 am - 04:00 pm Byron Community College - Mullum Campus 10 $295.00

Introduction:

Improve your creative skills and enhance your professional skillset by learning haute couture beading & embellishment through our textile and fashion courses in Byron Bay!
 
Our two-day Haute Couture Beading & Embellishment course in Byron gives an in-depth approach to Tambour Beading, and Couture Embellishments practised in the Couture houses of Paris today.

The first day of this course will cover the Tambour Beading technique using silk organza, seed beads and bugle beads to cover the basic chain stitch and vermicelli design.

The second day will cover Couture Embellishments including ribbon-work, 3D beadwork and flowers. The class is specifically designed to assist learners of all skill levels.
Note: Your course fee includes ongoing access an online course valued at $580 as well as the actual Face-to-Face learning.
 
By the end of this haute couture beading course, you will have enhanced your career prospects by:
 
-Demonstrate the foundation techniques of the couture beading by using standard industry tools and supplies;
-Identify the differences between beads and sequins and the quality required for couture beading;
-Select and deploy appropriate tools for use with different threads and fabrics.
-Complete a vermicelli pattern (cornelli) using the Ari technique.
-Complete a small sample of all the fundamental foundational methods.

What to Bring

  • A basic sewing kit - scissors, needle, pins and pencil
  • All other materials supplied
  • Own refreshments
  • Additional materials available for purchase on the day
  • Eye glasses if required as beads are small

Important information

Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.

Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.

Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.

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With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!

Tutor Profile:

Charolotte McArthur-Appleby

Charlotte is a British couture dress designer and founder of Couture Bead Masters. She trained at the London College of Fashion in Handcraft and Production tailoring. 
 
Charlotte is an expert in her field, especially in her use of the ‘Luneville’ technique which is practiced in the couture houses in Paris today but its origin dates to the early 1800’s.
 
She celebrates the traditional art of couture beading to share her experience with other designers, enthusiasts and companies worldwide. To maintain these artisanal skills within the industry and keep the traditional techniques alive, Charlotte set up Couture Bead Masters.