What you'll learn
Learn the beautiful artform of contemporary beadwork with our Textile & Fashion short courses in Sydney!
Discover how to add texture, sparkle and dimension to your garments and designs in this hands-on beading and appliqué workshop, inspired by techniques used in contemporary fashion, millinery and textiles.
In this one-day course, you’ll create a baroque-style beadwork design using seed beads, sequins, crystals and fringing, stitched onto silk organza using a rotating embroidery frame. You’ll also learn how to apply your finished piece as an appliqué to a garment or textile, adding a professional touch to your work.
This workshop is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to explore embellishment techniques in a creative and supportive setting. All materials are provided, and you'll receive lifetime access to the online course.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Contemporary Beadwork & Appliqué Workshop, you should be able to:
- Use a beading needle and rotating embroidery frame to work with a variety of materials
- Create decorative surface effects using sequins, crystals, seed beads and fringing
- Design and stitch a small baroque-inspired beadwork sampler on silk organza
- Apply your beadwork as an appliqué to fabric or garments
- Understand the contemporary applications of beadwork in fashion and textiles
Course content
What will be covered in this Contemporary Beadwork & Appliqué Workshop?
- Introduction to contemporary beadwork and its use in fashion, textiles and millinery
- Overview of materials: sequins, beads, threads, and crystals
- Setting up silk organza on an embroidery frame
- Stitching techniques for 3D effects and layered textures
- Creating a baroque-style sampler with applied beadwork
- How to professionally appliqué your work to a garment or textile surface
Intended audience
Who is this Contemporary Beadwork & Appliqué Workshop for?
This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in fashion, textiles, or handcrafts — no prior beading experience needed. Join this class if you are:
- A beginner keen to explore beadwork and appliqué techniques in a supportive setting
- A sewist, fashion student or textile artist looking to expand your embellishment skills
- A costume designer, milliner or maker wanting to add texture and sparkle to your work
- Curious about incorporating modern embellishment techniques into your creative practice
Whether you're dreaming of runway-ready details or simply love the meditative nature of hand stitching, this one-day workshop offers a creative and inspiring introduction to contemporary beadwork.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class
A basic sewing kit including:
- Sewing needle
- Thread
- Pins
- Pencil or Frixion pen
- Scissors
All other materials are provided, including specialty threads, silk organza, cabochons and embellishments sourced from Europe.
Optional: 12" embroidery frame available for purchase on the day ($60).
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This course has no current classes. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Contemporary Beadwork & Appliqué: Beginners Workshop
This course has no current classes. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Contemporary Beadwork & Appliqué: Beginners Workshop