This class will provide a basic introduction to the tools, materials and techniques used in traditional tambour beading which is the cornerstone of embellishment in the French Haute Couture industry. Starting with preparing the fabric on the frame students will progress to
learning the basic tambour stitch with thread then move on to adding beads and sequins to the design.

We will practice with two different sequin applications, as well as work with seed beads and bugle beads all of which use the same basic stitch. The front of the design will include surface stitching using the tambour hook with just thread.

Once registered for the class students will receive links to important Youtube videos to view in
preparation for the class.

Cancellation Policy : This class has a special cancellation policy due to the nature of the work, materials and distance the instructor will be traveling. Please make sure you can attend both days in the series. Refunds or Credits will be available to those cancelling before March 31st. ONLY Credit will be given if cancellation happens between April 1st and 5th. After March 5th no refunds or credits will be available, unless we can fill your spot with someone from our wait list.

Instructor Robert Haven is a retired University of KY Professor, he also holds professional certificates in French Haute Couture Embroidery from Lesage & Co in Paris as well as in hand embroidery techniques from the Royal School of Needlework in London England. He has taught classes in his Lexington KY studio as well as across the US and at the Fashion History Museum in Cambridge Ontario Canada, Mexico City, Modena Italy and and the Royal School of Needlework. His creation, “Flight of Fantasy”, was accepted into the 2008 World of Wearable Art show in Wellington NZ , one of only 4 piece from the US in the show.

He has recently appeared as a guest on two seasons of the PBS show “Fit2Stitch” with Peggy Sager as well as being featured on the Kentucky Life series produced by KET.