An introduction to tambour embroidery

Bring patience and optimism with you to this masterclass, where you will learn the meticulous craft of tambour embroidery. This technique, which emerged in France in the early 19th century, involves decorating a fine tulle cloth with chain stitch. It is often referred to as embroidered net lace. In these beginner lessons you will go through all stages of the creative process, from leaning to use a tambour hook and trying your hand at decorative chain stitch to completing your own small piece of embroidery. The class consists of two eight-hour sessions. Please contact Nadya in advance to choose convenient days. By appointment only.

Perfect your embroidery skills

Take a few steps closer to becoming a couture embroiderer by getting first-hand advice from a renowned artisan who has a degree in fashion design and is an expert on embroidered jewellery and clothing. In this advanced course you will learn new techniques used in different countries, from France to India, and upgrade your skills. You will then complete an embroidered composition using a new technique. The class consists of two eight-hour sessions. Please contact Nadya in advance to choose convenient days. By appointment only.

An introduction to tambour embroidery

Bring patience and optimism with you to this masterclass, where you will learn the meticulous craft of tambour embroidery. This technique, which emerged in France in the early 19th century, involves decorating a fine tulle cloth with chain stitch. It is often referred to as embroidered net lace. In these individual beginner lessons you will go through all stages of the creative process, from leaning to use a tambour hook and trying your hand at decorative chain stitch to completing your own small piece of embroidery. The class consists of two eight-hour sessions. Please contact Nadya in advance to choose convenient days. By appointment only.

Perfect your embroidery skills

Take a few steps closer to becoming a couture embroiderer by getting first-hand advice from a renowned artisan who has a degree in fashion design and is an expert on embroidered jewellery and clothing. In this advanced course for individuals you will learn new techniques used in different countries, from France to India, and upgrade your skills. You will then complete an embroidered composition using a new technique. The class consists of two eight-hour sessions. Please contact Nadya in advance to choose convenient days. By appointment only.