Contemporary Beadwork Class for Beginners

Create your own beaded applique & elevate your wardrobe!


Couture Bead Masters
Couture Bead Masters
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6.5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

$150 - $240 (Afterpay available)
($240 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $150/guest for 3+ guests)


Sydney
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Craft
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Textiles
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Sewing and Embroidery
Want to try something different this weekend and get creative at fun group activities in Sydney? 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 art form of contemporary beadwork. Popular in Ready-to-Wear fashion, Millinery, Accessories, and Interiors.
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 Sydney, 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!

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!
  • Lifetime access to a free online contemporary beadwork course
  • 12" embroidery frame (Option to purchase frame end of day $58)
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.
What to bring
Please make sure to bring a basic sewing kit and a 4" G clamp (Bunnings sells these clamps).
 
Location

Made by Me Workshop, May Street, St Peters NSW

This venue is a short walk from St Peters station (200m).

Contemporary Beadwork Class for Beginners location
Your teacher

Couture Bead Masters
Couture Bead Masters

6k likes
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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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