{"product_id":"toowoomba-couture-beading-embellishment-beginners-course-sept-26-27th-2026","title":"Toowoomba Couture Beading \u0026 Embellishment Beginners Course Sept 26th-27th 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique opportunity to learn Couture beading \u0026amp; embellishment with British Couture dress designer Charlotte Appleby at The Toowoomba Art Gallery, Queensland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2 day course gives an in depth approach to tambour beading and couture embellishments practiced 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 2nd day will cover couture embellishments including ribbonwork, 3d beadwork \u0026amp; flowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** In addition to the weekend you will also receive the online course for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE (worth $580!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Be part of the Couture Bead Masters Community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstand specialist supplies required for couture beading such as the variety of beads and sequins and the way ‘fil a gant’ thread is made in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to create a solid framework ready for beading using silk organza on a rotating frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main focus is on the basic chain stitch using a tambour hook correctly set up for silk organza. Learn how to secure a starting and finishing knot and change direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed beads, cut beads and bugle beads are used to start tambour beading with a variety of threads. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther develop the tambour beading technique by working with flat and cup sequins before creating the vermicelli pattern using the Ari technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther techniques are combined to the couture beading with a beading needle to create contemporary beadwork including ribbonwork, 3d beadwork and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all applied to a mini sample at the end of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease remember although you will be learning in a mixed technique group, your class is tailored specifically to your progress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Venue: \u003ca data-ved=\"2ahUKEwig__Kd0IL-AhXCCd4KHTkRCdUQ4kB6BAgWEAI\" role=\"link\" data-url=\"intent:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b164d7352b77543:0xb81aaad089862c1b!11m1!4b1?entry=s\u0026amp;sa=X#Intent;scheme=http;package=com.google.android.apps.maps;S.browser_fallback_url=https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/\/data%3D!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b164d7352b77543:0xb81aaad089862c1b!11m1!4b1%3Fentry%3Ds\u0026amp;sa%3DX;end\" data-atyp=\"prec\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Toowoomba Art gallery, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3 Railway Street, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e SAT 10am - 4pm - SUN 10am - 4pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll materials are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis includes \u003c\/span\u003ecouture beading thread, silk organza, beads, sequins, ribbons, bugle beads, seed \u0026amp; cut beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease bring basic sewing kit and a 4'' clamp (see picture below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOption to purchase tambour hook, needle and frame. Details are emailed. If purchased you will take away after class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couture Bead Masters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45285868208327,"sku":"TWOBEG25","price":484.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/3176\/3277\/files\/3_a4bb71af-287b-44f3-9342-807d6e8d6a7a.jpg?v=1700544911","url":"https:\/\/couturebeadmasters.com\/products\/toowoomba-couture-beading-embellishment-beginners-course-sept-26-27th-2026","provider":"Couture Bead Masters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}