Winter Bloom: A Tambour Embroidery Class with Olsjona

Discover the fundamentals of Tambour Embroidery in this beginner-friendly course, designed to give you a strong introduction to one of the key techniques used in couture embroidery and embellishment.

You will learn how to hold and work with a Tambour hook, beginning with the basic Chain Stitch that forms the foundation of the technique. Working step by step, you will build your confidence with the hook before learning how to apply a variety of beads and embellishments to the fabric.

Throughout the course, you will work with sequins, beads, crystals, pearls, ribbon and metallic purl, exploring how each material behaves and how different combinations can be used to create texture, detail and dimension. You will learn how to start and finish your threads securely, maintain an even tension and develop control as you work across the design.

As your skills develop, you will bring the techniques together to create a decorative floral sampler, giving you the opportunity to experiment with different materials and approaches within a single piece.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a good understanding of the essential techniques behind Tambour Embroidery, completed your own embellished floral sampler and gained the confidence to begin incorporating Tambour into your own embroidery and creative projects.