Robert W. Haven is a tambour beading instructor officially certified by Lesage in Paris. He has also earned a certification from the Royal School of Needlework in London. Joining us from Lexington, KY he is renowned for teaching this art in the US, London, England and Mexico. He believes, ‘Tambour beading is an important technique that many fashion designers should know and preserve for generations to come’.
Robert is back with exciting new projects and a more advanced class!
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Couture Tambour Beading: Arabesque – All Levels
Tambour beading is a rare art form known by few and taught by even fewer. This French embroidery technique and method of choice for haute couture ateliers in Paris, dates back to the 16th century. It is worked with a tambour hook and when mastered is much faster than beading with a needle. This class will introduce the basic techniques of chain stitch, applying seed beads and sequins in rows and radiating lines, creating surface stitching with the tambour hook. Your project, Arabesque in gold and silver, can be finished as a brooch or fashion embellishment. Bring: Black and white machine sewing thread & snips. Kit $50 includes tambour beading frame, hook with 3 needles and all supplies for stitching & finishing.
6 Hour Workshop
Couture Tambour Beading: Cosmic Flower – Intermediate
Robert pushes the envelope and with this fabulous Cosmic Flower project. With more advanced instruction from the master, you can truly create couture embroidery pieces. Bring: Tambour beading frame (with sheer fabric already stretched), hook with 3 needles, 2 small spools of black and white machine sewing thread & snips. Kit $20
6 Hour Workshop
Enjoy this Conference Class sneak peek!
Registration begins at the end of July when our updated website www.csnf.com is released with the class days & times. Class fees are $20 per hour (advance purchase) with kit fees extra.
Creativ Festival is returning to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre but MOVING to the NORTH BUILDING (255 Front St. W.) on new days & times! Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 15, 16 & 17, 2015 with 5 days of Conference Classes starting Tuesday, October 13th