Update COVID-19:
As long as we, in the Netherlands, are bound by the current measures regarding ‘social distancing’, the lessons in the studio have been suspended. As soon as the measures become more flexible, we will consider when the program can be resumed.
However, many people now opt for the online variants. You are welcome to join.
Although it is nice to learn a technique like embroidery in practice in the studio, in our years of experience it also works well via this online learning environment. Why? Because we explain the technique in understandable language, and show them through photo’s and videos as well. This allows you to watch over the shoulder during a ‘live’ course.
More information about the online courses can be found via the top bar under the heading ‘Courses’ -> ‘Online Courses’
Haute Couture Embroidery
Haute couture embroidery techniques form an exciting whole of technology and material, where fantasy and appearance together determine the choices that are made. The Broderie d’Art courses in the studio of Saskia ter Welle give you the technical knowledge and the insights to ultimately make it your profession.
Dutch Couture Academy offers a range of courses, varying from one-day workshops to professional training. Because the approach within haute couture is unique, everyone starts with ‘zero’. Both amateurs and professionals can acquire a place in this world, provided they work it with heart and soul.
1. Introduction Course Broderie d’Art
The Broderie d’Art introduction course focuses on working with beads and sequins. A whole new perspective on embroidery, where you not only will work with needle and thread, but also get acquainted with techniques that give your embroidery a 3D effect. You will be introduced to working on a large embroidery frame and the tambour- or Lunéville needle. You will process various embroidery materials, such as bead, sequins, chenille, raphia, metallic threads and silk embroidery threads.
The following topics are covered in this course:
- mounting the embroidery frame
- transferring the pattern to the fabric
- chain stitch with the tambour or Lunéville needle
- applying beads with beading needle
- applying beads with the tambour-or Lunéville- needle
- applying sequins with beading needle
- applying sequins with the tambour-or Lunéville- needle
- Sew on Swarovski
- working on a large embroidery frame
- discover different applications of haute couture embroidery
- view the library with various books about haute couture
- comparing the embroidery of different designers
- applying chenille yarn (and discovering why one yarn is not the other …)
- applying plastic raphia
- tight back-stitch with the tambour- or Lunéville needle
- different applications of tight back-stitch
- investigating balance in a design
- finding materials online
You learn new techniques in a relaxed way and you meet like-minded people. During lunch there is ample opportunity to get to know each other and to exchange experiences in the creative field.
What you need as well …
To take this course you will need: Basic Toolset Embroidery materials (large embroidery frame, twill tapes, bobbin holder and tambour- or Lunéville- needle). You may purchase this package only one time and you can continue to use it for years. You can find it in the webshop.
For whom?
The Haute Couture Embroidery | Broderie d’Art is open to anyone with an interest in haute couture embroidery and especially for fashion professionals who want to delve into a traditional haute couture craft. Further specialisation and professionalisation is possible by taking additional courses.
Note: it is important that you can see well. The use of a loupe for glasses can be a solution for some. You can order a loupe of the brand Eschenbach through the optician. Students who use these are very satisfied. Other brands are also available, sometimes with several glasses of different strengths.
This course can be an eye opener for:
- anyone who likes to work with his or her hands
- anyone who loves crochet (the Lunéville- or tambour-needle is actually a nice crochet needle. With this needle you can very conveniently apply beads and sequins to fabric, among other things)
- higher educated Fashion / Textile students
- fashion teachers
- fashion students, tailoring students
- fashion designers
- artists (combinations with textile / photography / painting)
- bag designers
- jewelry designers
- seamstresses
- those who love unique handiwork
- quilters
- tailors
- anyone who wants to develop further in the field of textile.
The Dutch Couture Academy has an extensive range of courses for artisanal couture techniques in the field of sewing, pattern making and embroidery. The courses focus on the development of artisan ways of creating, based on inspiration and in the search for your own handwriting.
Interest is more important than background. For this course an open admission policy applies, because we are convinced that everyone should have the opportunity to become acquainted with this special craft.
Do you like special techniques and manual work? Would you like to increase your technical knowledge and skills? Are you eager to learn and looking for an inspiring environment?
Then apply for this course!
The costs of this course are 999.00 euros, including VAT, including the haberdashery for making a large piece of work (Botanical Inspiration), coffee, tea and lunch!
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2. Mastering Broderie d’Art 1
Craftsmanship
The world needs people who practice a craft. One of them is embroidery. Embroidery at haute couture level is currently extremely popular, both among fashion designers and freelance artists, both laymen and professionals. It offers the possibility to give a very personal interpretation to every design, in a way that is not matched by modern prints or complicated constructions. The way to process a fabric with beads, sequins and yarns in such a way that the light falls on it differently is unique! Mastering Broderie d’art is a program that offers more than just the knowledge about embroidery stitches. You actively investigate your personal talent and you will be provided with tools to make a professional plan with it.
Who is this training for?
Are you looking for a training course on embroidery at haute couture level? Do you want to gain experience in working on a joint assignment with others? Are you willing to invest time in your future?
… then Mastering Broderie d’Art 1 is for you!
There are many people who embroider. But there aren’t many who know how to transfer a FEELING to fabric. You need skills for that. There is only one way to develop it: LOTS of practice and always challenging yourself. You have to be prepared to constantly explore new possibilities.
With her varied background in couture, the French language and knowledge gained at Ecole Lesage in Paris, Saskia ter Welle has quickly conquered the Netherlands with her passion for glamorous embroidery. In the courses she gives at various places in the Netherlands, including the Textile Museum in Tilburg, it is striking to see how many women would like to further develop their creativity in order to make a career switch possible. That is why she decided to start a course in which the basis for a professional future from creativity is formed.
Mastering Broderie d’Art 1 will help you to master new techniques and apply them in different ways. You will not only learn how to embroider with the Lunéville needle, but you will also learn the basic principles of how you can create an exciting image through the use of different materials. You learn how to choose materials, how to transfer patterns to the fabric, and how to finish your embroidery.
Practice, Portfolio and Presentation
During this program we work according to the three P’s: Practice (of embroidery), Portfolio (collection of tangible proofs of your ability) and Presentation (skill in presenting your special craft; telling your personal ‘story’).En dit is precies waarin Dutch Couture Academy zich onderscheidt van andere borduurscholen: we beginnen met de techniek, maar gaan meteen ook op zoek naar de relevantie ervan voor jouw eigen, unieke werk. We leren je hoe je een idee in je hoofd omzet naar een concreet ontwerp. We helpen je met het vinden van de juiste materialen. Hiermee kun je zelfstandig aan de slag na deze opleiding.
In this program it is our goal to help YOU develop your embroidery skills. You will discover whether your talent is present in this area and how you can possibly use this talent to generate income. This training with assignments and homework challenges you to actively develop yourself.
How do you get most out of this program?
The program requires a serious investment in terms of time. Only an active commitment, making assignments at home and entering questions will take you further. Interaction with other students is an important part of the learning process. Count on around 10-15 hours of homework per week.
What will you do at home?
- find and work on inspiration
- daily practice with the tambour needle for at least 15 minutes
- work out assignments
When you have completed this program you will:
- understand what to take into account when performing an embroidery job
- be proficient in working with the Lunéville needle
- be able to embroider with a variety of different materials
- know what makes an embroidery interesting
- discover where your personal creative talent lies and how you can use it
- meet like-minded people with whom you can exchange experiences
- understand that this course is just the beginning of an adventure that never ends
- start building a portfolio (a folder with examples of your own embroidery)
- make a start on building a professional network
- realise that true quality exists only by the grace of continuous practice and expansion of knowledge and skills.
NEW PROGRAM
From September 2019 the Mastering Broderie d’Art program has been renewed! During the renewed program you make a design named ‘Botanical Inspiration’ that incorporates all kinds of techniques. In addition, you work on your portfolio and you make your own design on paper, which you may or may not execute (depending on your goals).
You may conclude Mastering Broderie d’Art in either of two ways: first of all with proof of participation if you are interested in personal development. But, you may as well complete all assignments before the end of the course and earn a certificate. It’s up to you!
Every portfolio looks different. You choose a presentation that suits your style and work. After this course you may continue building this portfolio by following Mastering Broderie d’art 2.
Investment
First of all: time! In addition to the five training days, you can count on an average of 20 hours of homework per course day. This homework consists of working out assignments and daily practice with the tambour needle.
The tuition fee for level 1 is 1299 euro, including VAT, haberdashery for the ‘Botanical Inspiration’, coffee, tea and a fresh lunch.
We expect you to possess already a Basic Toolset Embroidery (embroidery frame, bobbin holder, twill tapes and a tambour hook).
Other things you need:
- pen and paper for taking notes
- old magazines (art, nature, fashion, interiors, etc.)
- presentation foam board black or white, A1 format
- glue spray (re-positionable)
- old newspapers
- embroidery scissors
- paperp scissors
- beading plate
- additional haberdashery for small samples
Certification
Proof of participation will be issued at the end of the last course day. However, the person who has completed all assignments with a good result, has attended at least 80% of the course days and has demonstrated that they can interpret and elaborate embroidery according to assignment will receive a certificate.
Every student is encouraged to do an internship at a relevant workplace during or after following Mastering Broderie d’Art 1 and 2 in order to gain experience in commissioned work, working in a team, interpreting designs and the work process of larger projects.
Mastering Broderie d’Art 1 will be given in the studio of Dutch Couture Academy, Gasthuisstraat 16, 6981 CS Doesburg.
If you have any specific questions, please send an email to: saskia@saskiaterwelle.nl
The course will be given on the following dates:
November 4,11 and 25, December 11 2019, January 8 2020.
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3. Mastering Broderie d’Art 2
RENEWED PROGRAM
From September 2019 the Mastering Broderie d’Art 2 program has been renewed! The starting point is now to make a colorful floral composition. In this design new techniques are discussed that give you even more insight into the possibilities to create different effects within haute couture embroidery with the help of technique and material.
During the first lessons the emphasis is on learning new 3D embroidery techniques. These are offered in smaller compositions. This allows you to creatively expand your portfolio.
Because you are even more proficient in working with the Lunéville needle, you will gain more insight into the possibilities and the endless combinations of techniques. And of course I will continue to challenge you to discover more, to translate your own sources of inspiration into embroidery designs and to investigate how you can best use your personal talents according to the three Ps: Practice, Portfolio and Presentation.
Investment
First of all: time! In addition to the five training days, you can count on an average of 20 hours of homework per course day. This homework consists of working out assignments and daily practice with the tambour needle.
The tuition fee for level 2 is 1399 euro, including VAT, haberdashery for the ‘Flower Inspiration’, coffee, tea and a fresh lunch.
We expect you to possess already a Basic Toolset Embroidery (embroidery frame, bobbin holder, twill tapes and a tambour hook).
This is what you bring to the first class of this course:
- pen and paper for taking notes
- old magazines (art, nature, fashion, interiors, etc.)
- presentation foam board black or white, A1 format
- glue spray (re-positionable)
- old newspapers
- basic embroidery materials (from previous courses)
- embroidery scissors
- paper scissors
- beading plate
- color pencils
- additional haberdashery for small samples
Certification
Proof of participation will be issued at the end of the last course day. However, the person who has completed all assignments with a good result, has attended at least 80% of the course days and has demonstrated that they can interpret and elaborate embroidery according to assignment will receive a certificate.
Every student is encouraged to do an internship at a relevant workplace during or after following Mastering Broderie d’Art 1 and 2 in order to gain experience in commissioned work, working in a team, interpreting designs and the work process of larger projects.
Mastering Broderie d’Art 1 will be given in the studio of Dutch Couture Academy, Gasthuisstraat 16, 6981 CS Doesburg.
Meld je nu aan!
Internship
For more about internships at the studio, please send an email to saskia@saskiaterwelle.nl
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Couture training
The program of workshops, masterclasses and courses at Saskia ter Welle is aimed at professionals in the fashion industry who are looking for an opportunity to specialise in couture techniques. The courses seek a balance between technology and inspiration, between knowledge and skills and artistic expression. Discovering one’s own handwriting is seen as crucial in the distinctive craftsmanship of each student.
