{"title":"Embroidery Class","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore in-person embroidery classes at The Atelier Room in Toronto, including guest-taught tambour embroidery workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tambour-embroidery-class-toronto","title":"Tambour Embroidery Class in Toronto: Couture at Home (3-Class Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTentative class dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursdays, October 15, 22 and 29, 2026 (class starts when capacity is reached)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6pm - 9pm on Thursdays once a week for 3 weeks, 3 hours per class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Atelier Room by ZOBA MARTIN, 9 Davies Ave, Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLY 8 spots open. Sold as a full 3-class series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wondered how couture garments and bridal veils get their shimmering beadwork? It's tambour embroidery, the hand-embellishment technique used in haute couture ateliers, and now you can learn it in Toronto at The Atelier Room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis in-person tambour embroidery class takes you from your first chain stitch to a finished piece of couture embroidery, and gives you the skills to start elevating the clothes and accessories you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 classes, 3 hours each: 9 hours of hands-on instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall group of 8 students for personal guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor confident beginners and anyone refreshing their embroidery skills, ages 18+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need is in your kit, so come as you are!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Tambour Embroidery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTambour embroidery uses a fine hook to create a continuous chain stitch across fabric held taut in a frame. It's faster and more delicate than needle embroidery, which is why it's been used for generations to apply beads, sequins, and gold work to bridal gowns, veils, and couture fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Take This Class?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevate the pieces you already own.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add couture details to your own wardrobe: a beaded collar on a favourite blouse, sequins across a denim jacket, gold work on a clutch, or delicate embellishment on a veil. It's the easiest way to make something you love feel one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn a true couture skill.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the same technique used in haute couture ateliers, taught step by step. It's a foundation you can keep building on, whether you want a creative hobby or dream of embellishing your own designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow down and make something beautiful.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tambour is rhythmic and mindful. Three hours a week away from your screen, with a finished piece to show for it, is a gift to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind your fashion besties.\u003c\/strong\u003e You'll stitch alongside a small group of hobbyists, makers, and fashion lovers who get just as excited about a perfect chain stitch as you do. Come for the class, stay for the friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: Foundations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Get to know your tools, dress your hoop, and learn to start, work, and finish a line of chain stitch with the tambour hook. You'll also see a full 3ft slate frame set up with finished samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: Techniques and Texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn filigree and basket weave stitches, plus techniques for adding texture and pattern, with guided project time and plenty of support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: Finishing Your Piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn different finishing methods, complete your work, and wrap up with group feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll take your kit home between classes, so you'll see real progress every week. Each session also includes teaching samples to study up close, including tambour work on a bridal veil, plus reference books and a list of where to source materials after the series ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Kit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk organza with a pre-printed pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\" embroidery hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeads, crystals and pearls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwill tape and scrap fabric strip for binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTambour hook with 3 needle sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpool of thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample pack of gold bullion, beads, yarns, and sequins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet Your Instructor: Natalia Tjiang\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalia is a Hamilton-based embroidery artist, seamstress, and educator with 13 years of professional sewing experience and training from George Brown College. She has a special love for dimensional embroidery, designs intricate micro-crochet jewellery inspired by her German grandmother's lace, and is known for making couture technique feel approachable and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bigger Goal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCouture embellishment can feel like something that only happens behind closed atelier doors. This class opens those doors, so you leave understanding how the most beautiful gowns are made, with the skills to keep creating your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgram Extras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStick'n'Stitch sticker sets, thread gloss, thread and bead trays, and extra kits available in studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need embroidery experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e This class is designed for confident beginners. No tambour experience needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use tambour embroidery on my own clothes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes! You can embellish blouses, jackets, bags, veils, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I sign up for just one class?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Each class builds on the last, so the series is sold as a complete set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I bring?\u003c\/strong\u003e Just yourself! 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