{"product_id":"module-1002-tambour-embroidery","title":"Module 1002: Tambour Embroidery","description":"\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: This course is delivered online via Zoom \u0026amp; WhatsApp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: 10 Week Embroidery Course (1 x 3 hour session per week for 10 consecutive weeks) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTambour embroidery is a traditional decorative embroidery technique that uses a fine hooked needle, known as a tambour hook. Tambour embroidery can be worked using a variety of threads and is especially valued for its ability to incorporate beads, sequins, pearls, and metallic threads into the design. Renowned for its elegance and craftsmanship, tambour embroidery is widely used in haute couture, bridal wear, luxury fashion, and fine textile decoration, where it adds texture, embellishment, and exceptional decorative detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unit will teach you how to develop a design and piece of embroidery using Luneville and Aari techniques. You will learn the mechanics of creating pieces with a Tambour Hook working from the underside and top side of the fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry Requirements:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo formal qualifications are required for joining the course, but those who have never embroidered before are encouraged to attend at least one Hand \u0026amp; Lock online course first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eUnit Theme\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhythmic Forms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of our Diploma units has a bespoke design brief to help you begin to craft your design ideas. *Disclaimer: The amount of inspiration you take from the brief is up to you, the brief is designed as a guide to assist you in starting the design process and can be taken in any direction you desire as long as it is explained. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm is a fundamental force that shapes both the natural world and human expression. It can be found in the repetition of waves, the pulse of music, the symmetry of architecture, the movement of the body, and the cycles of nature. Across cultures and disciplines, rhythmic forms have been used to create harmony, structure and visual flow, guiding the eye and evoking emotion through pattern, repetition and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm exists not only through repetition, but through variation, interruption, progression and contrast. It may be regular and predictable, or irregular and organic. It can appear as flowing, continuous movement or as bold, geometric order. Whether found in the branching of trees, the spirals of shells, the migration of birds, the phases of the moon, the ripples left by rain on water, or the tessellations of Islamic art, rhythmic forms reveal the underlying systems and patterns that connect the world around us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout history, artists, designers and craftspeople have explored rhythm as a visual language. From optical movement, traditional textiles, architectural ornament, ceramics, calligraphy and contemporary digital pattern-making, rhythm has been used to create both structure and expression. Scientific phenomena such as sound waves, topographical maps, cellular structures, crystallisation, orbital paths, mathematical sequences, fractals and fluid dynamics also provide rich sources of rhythmic inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider repetition, movement, symmetry, progression, and variation as your core visual principles. Explore how rhythm can be expressed through line, shape, spacing, scale and direction. Think about how motifs evolve across a surface, how patterns accelerate or slow, how forms overlap and interact, and how positive and negative space contribute to visual movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDiploma Timetable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: Introduction to the course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents meet each other and tutors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse overview (mark schemes, submitting work, deadlines, how the course will run)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrief Overview (review of the content of the brief for the Module)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch and Design (design techniques, creating moodboards, using resources, Hand \u0026amp; Lock resources, guidelines for research and design)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidelines of work that need to be produced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: Design Session\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this session you will learn the basics of designing. Taking elements of your mood board and creating an inspiring composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour tutor will show you several different ways to start creating your initial design ideas as well as some drawing exercise to get you warmed up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3 - 4: Embroidery Sampling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidery Sampling - week by week sessions of taught content using the embroidery kit and materials provided to create your class sampler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will be working on their design ideas in their own time. Emailing ideas over to the tutor for feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5: Application \u0026amp; Embroidery Sampling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Application presentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidery Sampling - week by week sessions of taught content using the embroidery kit and materials provided to create your class sampler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6: Embroidery Sampling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidery Sampling - week by week sessions of taught content using the embroidery kit and materials provided to create your class sampler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 7: Final Design Presentations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents to present their final designs and talk about their designs to students and tutors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 8: Stitch Planning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitch plan presentation, students will learn what is required and how to turn their design into a set of stitch plans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailored help and advice sessions for students as they realise their final designs tweaking stitching and plans week by week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 9: Combining Embroidery Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to take all of the embroidery techniques you have learnt and create something new and relevant to your final design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 10: Your Formative Hand In \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal session with the tutor, help and advice on designs, submission guidelines etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to create a finalised Diploma Module Submission, looking at past students' submissions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter the live taught teaching session (optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 24: Formative Submission \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll students hand in their first submission for feedback and advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween week 24 - 104: Final submission \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will have two years from the start of the course to create their final piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded within this course is a generous kit of basic materials for you to produce the fundamental technique samples within this unit of the Diploma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe encourage you to be as creative as possible and we would love for you to source your own original materials to add to the final piece you create with us. When you sign up to the course we will share our comprehensive list of suppliers for any materials you would like to purchase additionally. This is not mandatory but it is encouraged as you will be able to explore individual design creativity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents will also receive 10% off the Hand \u0026amp; Lock shop online and in person for the duration of their course. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will need to source a\u003cstrong\u003e slate frame or 10 inch embroidery hoop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for working each unit (this frame\/hoop can then be used across all of your units).Students will also need to have drawing and designing implements for the design elements of the course. Please ensure you have pens, pencils, coloured pencils, paints and any additional materials you would like to design with. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee below for Technical and Shipping information, please make sure to read all of this before booking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow the Course Works \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery Design Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach unit of the Diploma includes an element of hand embroidery design. This can often be seen as intimidating but we encourage you to see it as the most exciting aspect of the course as you can craft your own pieces. Our tutors will guide you through the design process from creating moodboards and researching your designs to creating your final stitch and padding plans. No prior design or drawing experience is required for the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain stitch, Aari techniques (applying beads and sequins), Luneville techniques (applying beads and sequins), vermicelli, vermicelli with beads or sequins, rich stitch (over wire, couched, applique), Pulled stitch (with thread, beads and bugle beads), Flea stitch (layering sequins), fishscale, bead padding, fabric manipulation with a tambour hook, sugar stitch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also learn how to take these techniques and apply them to your design. Learning how to manipulate and experiment with the traditional embroidery to create something new and exciting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssessment of work is completely optional, students will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion if they choose not to submit their work for marking and a Certificate of Achievement if they do. The Certificate of Achievement will detail the level achieved through the assessment process. There are three submission points. The first two submissions occur as you are completing each unit to provide you with detailed feedback as you work through the unit to give you a clear direction and understanding of improvements and developments. 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