Contemporary Beadwork Class for Beginners

Canberra

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Craft

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Textiles

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Sewing and Embroidery

Contemporary Beadwork Class for Beginners

Learn the beautiful art form of contemporary beadwork for beginners

Couture Bead Masters

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6.5 hours

1 to 10

$150 - $220 (or 4 payments of $37.50 - $55 via- Afterpay)

(Earlybird price of $185 applies if you book into a public session 60+ days ahead, otherwise $220 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $150 for 3+ guests)

Canberra

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Craft

•

Textiles

•

Sewing and Embroidery

What you'll do

Want to try something different this weekend and get creative at fun group activities in Canberra? Join Charlotte Appleby from Couture Bead Masters at her beginner-friendly beadwork class and get hands-on making your own personalised beaded design!

In this full-day class, you will learn the beautiful artform of contemporary beadwork. Popular in Ready-to-Wear fashion, Millinery, Applique and Textiles.

You will learn all these techniques using specialty sequins with a beading needle creating dimension, goldwork, 3d elements, ribbonwork with embroidery techniques to add texture.
All techniques are practiced on silk organza using a rotating embroidery frame.

Although you will be learning in a mixed technique group, your class is tailored specifically to your progress, so all levels are welcome to attend.

In addition to the full-day class, you will also become part of the Couture Bead Masters Community!

Whether you're looking for things to do in Canberra, or you just want to indulge yourself with a new creative hobby, Charlotte's beadwork class could be a fabulous pick for you. Not only will you get the chance to learn new skills from an expert, but you'll also leave feeling creatively fulfilled too!

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Knowledge required

This is a beginner-friendly experience for anyone looking to try their hand at beadwork!

What you'll get

Guidance from an expert
All materials are provided worth $35 pp
Your own beaded masterpiece to take home!
12" embroidery frame (borrow or purchase frame end of day $25/$45)

All below materials included:

Beads, crystals, sequins from France/Europe
Embroidery threads and ribbons
Specialty sequins
Gold bullion wire from India
Silk organza
Specialist Couture beading thread made in France

Full access to refreshments and a microwave to heat food, or option to get food nearby from one of the cafes or Westfield.

What to bring

Please make sure to bring a basic sewing kit and a 4" g clamp (Bunnings sell these clamps).
Option to buy your 12" embroidery frame on the day for $45. Available to loan on day for $25

Location

Warp and Weft - Weft and Warp, entry From, Rickerby Street, Phillip ACT

Your teacher

Couture Bead Masters

5k likes

4.5 (2)

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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