London Embroidery School

Central London based Embroidery School

couture beading

Bring on the Beads!

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We’ve built the base, it’s time to bring the beads. Part 2 of the Tambour Online class series is now available. Working with the most popular use of the tambour skills, adding beading into the equation ups the difficulty level as we navigate the additional weight, changeable stitch length, shrinkage and working that underneath hand. Starting off with a pack of practise beads we will work on the techniques before we apply the skills to our landscape design, incorporating round beads, seed beads and bugle beads, straights, corners, curves and fills.

If you haven’t got any idea what those things mean, start off the tambour 1 to fill in the gaps and catch us up. Those who got in fast and purchased the whole series as a bundle will have the class waiting for you in your inbox. Kits are going quickly so if you haven’t managed to bag one or have plenty of beads of your own, you can purchase the online class on its own. This comes with a downloadable version of the design template to use your own materials with and start stitching at home right away. 

Check out all the options so you can just buy what you need. All the variations are explained on our website, follow any of the links for more info. Begin couture beading like a pro with the Tambour Online Class Series from the London Embroidery School.

Book your class now!

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The website has been updated with fresh dates for all classes and courses so get booking now!

Our classes range from learning traditional goldwork techniques to couture beading. Check out the website and learn a new technique for the new year!

New Dates Added for Couture Beading

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If you were hoping for the chance to join our Autumn/Winter Beginners Tambour Beading Course, I’m afraid the course is now fully booked!

However, new dates have been added for the course on the 5th and 19th of April, and the 3rd May 2017. If you can’t wait that long we have also recently added dates for the Weekend Workshop on the 4th February 2017.

By the end of the Weekend Workshop which runs from 10am to 4:30pm, you will leave with enough assistance to continue your practice, and grow your skills to become confident with the technique.

Starting with the simple chain stitch will help you to become familiar with the initial technique before you can then move onto beads and sequins throughout the day.

All equipment and materials needed to practice the technique is provided to use within the classes, and we provide the option to purchase the equipment to continue practising at home.

Book your place before they sell out! Hoping to see you there!

New Site and Stock Replenishment!

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We would like to inform you all that have recently made some changes to the London Embroidery School Website and replenished some low running stock materials and equipment.

We have updated our brand, and the design layout of the website which we hope will make for a much nicer experience and easier navigation. Let us know what you think of the new look, we would love to hear from you!

Stock replenishments include: tambour hook replacements, bullion and our table clamp embroidery hoops!

So if you were hoping to purchase something recently that was out of stock check again, you may be in luck!

Don’t forget to give us some feedback!

Our First Couture Beading Beginners Class!

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This Wednesday we had our first ever tambour beading beginners class.  Everyone was enthusiastic and ready to learn, so after tea and cake to start we sat down and went over the basics.  Tambour can be a very hard technique to master and very frustrating before you have the knack, so when the gin break came at 8 everyone was keen for a little respite which was spent talking about how to make embroidery work for new designers and also our most recent work trip to india for Hawthorne & Heaney.  We were joined by young designer Maenia Otiera, fashion and art show directors for the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Lee Paton, Luke and Simon Casey Browne and a few other aspiring designers and crafty folk.  It was a great bunch and being half girls and half boys definitely bought out a competitive streak in a few.  We are looking forward to the next class on the 3rd May hopefully see you there !