Introduction to 3D Couture Embellishment
A hands-on introduction to 3D embellishment, drawing on techniques used in the Couture ateliers of Paris and London. This workshop covers casting on and off, securing beads, double-hole sequins, sewing on crystals and settings, and less usual materials such as metal jump rings. Students will work from a demonstration motif but are welcome to develop their own compositions using the techniques shown.
This workshop is suitable for beginners interested in couture embellishment or anyone interested in applying to The CHANEL & The King’s Foundation Métiers d’Art Embroidery Fellowship In Partnership with le 19M.
Tutor Biography
Justine Bonenfant is a hand embroidery designer and maker with over 15 years of experience across ateliers in France, the UK, and India. She trained at École Lesage in Paris and completed a QEST-funded apprenticeship at Hand & Lock in London. She has worked within the Lesage and Vastrakala ateliers and embroidered for houses including Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and Richard Quinn. She currently teaches at the Royal School of Needlework and is a lead tutor on the CHANEL & The King’s Foundation Métiers d’Art Embroidery Fellowship In Partnership with le 19M.
This workshop takes place at The Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, 8 Garrison Square, London, SW1W 8BG.
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A hands-on introduction to 3D embellishment, drawing on techniques used in the Couture ateliers of Paris and London. This workshop covers casting on and off, securing beads, double-hole sequins, sewing on crystals and settings, and less usual materials such as metal jump rings. Students will work from a demonstration motif but are welcome to develop their own compositions using the techniques shown.
This workshop is suitable for beginners interested in couture embellishment or anyone interested in applying to The CHANEL & The King’s Foundation Métiers d’Art Embroidery Fellowship In Partnership with le 19M.
Tutor Biography
Justine Bonenfant is a hand embroidery designer and maker with over 15 years of experience across ateliers in France, the UK, and India. She trained at École Lesage in Paris and completed a QEST-funded apprenticeship at Hand & Lock in London. She has worked within the Lesage and Vastrakala ateliers and embroidered for houses including Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and Richard Quinn. She currently teaches at the Royal School of Needlework and is a lead tutor on the CHANEL & The King’s Foundation Métiers d’Art Embroidery Fellowship In Partnership with le 19M.
This workshop takes place at The Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, 8 Garrison Square, London, SW1W 8BG.
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