Description
Love sparkle and texture? This class introduces you to the world of beaded embroidery—where every stitch adds dimension and shine. You’ll learn how to secure beads onto fabric using traditional hand-sewing techniques, explore basic patterns, and gain tips for working with different shapes and surfaces. This is a relaxed, creativity-driven class perfect for anyone who wants to elevate their craft or personalize accessories with handmade flair.
If you’re intrigued by tambour but would like to start with a more beginner-friendly technique this is a great way to get started working with beads and sequins. Some experience using a needle and thread is recommended but not required.
Class fee includes printed handouts and all materials, including fabric, needles, thread, an embroidery hoop and an assortment of beads.
About your instructor: Jake Wobig (they/them) is an artist and designer based in Chicago. Their work draws on themes of gender and identity, and reimagines clothes as a medium for dialogue and dissent. Jake received their BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an emphasis on Fashion Design and embellishment. Throughout their education they have developed a design language rooted in experimentation of surface design including thread and bead embroidery, tambour, goldwork, and stumpwork. Their work continues to provoke conversation around who fashion is for, how it is produced, and what it says about the society it reflects.