Williamsburg School of Needlework
October, 2019
Since 1767
Hand & Lock Courses from London
Haute Couture Embroidery
October 21-25 2019
Haute Couture: Intensive
Tambour Beading Levels I-II
A 5 day course in Couture Embroidery
Eligible for Certificate of Completion
A 5 day course in Couture Embroidery Hand & Lock use the French art of Tambour Beading to embellish and decorate garments.. The technique was devised as an easy, fast and effective way to give instant glamour and texture to clothes or accessories
.Day 1: Construct a full size embroidery frame with silk fabric and practice the tambour stitch in all directions with beads, bugles and sequins on transparent fabric.
Day 2: Learn the method for transferring a supplied design onto Silk and apply techniques learned on day one to a design.
Day 3: Appliquéing fabrics to a design using the tambour stitch and incorporating with other materials such as ribbon.
Day 4: Start work on a new design on a more challenging non transparent fabric.
Day 5: Experimental day, your chance to work on anything you haven't learnt or really want to try. Can bring own project.
WSN School 15% Discount Offered through The Historic Powhattan Resort - Offering 1-4 bdrm Resort Condos. Bring a friend or two and share your condo for a very affordable stay. Just 5 minute drive to our School be sure to confirm your discount and resort fees waived book directly by contacting Mr.Rouse.
Hafiz.Rouse@diamondresorts.com
Tel: 757.350.8266 Mobile: 757.377.4849
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Our new location address:
Williamsburg School of Needlework Studio
John Tyler Commercial Center
4548 John Tyler Hwy
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Lots of Free Parking
757.259.9400 tel
We have recommended affordable accommodations listed here. These hotels are conveniently located only 7 minutes by car/taxi to our school location. There is a shopping area across the street that offers two restaurants, a upscale grocer with prepared foods and in walking proximity two other restaurants.
HOTELS:
The Hilton Garden Inn - Richmond Rd
Springhill Suites by Marriot - Richmond Rd
Hampton Inn - Richmond Rd
Holiday Inn Express - Richmond Rd
Taxis/Uber are very affordable and a quick trip to the school.