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Haute Couture Embroidery For Beginners
Discover the world of haute couture embroidery and learn the timeless techniques used by worldwide fashion houses. This course is created for beginners who want to step into the world of professional embroidery and create their first couture piece. Under the guidance of Valeria Fic, founder of School of Couture and an international embroidery artist, you'll explore the essentials of haute couture hand embroidery: from preparing your frame and materials to mastering the iconic tambour embroidery technique.
Includes official Certificate of Completion.
Haute couture quality at a fraction of the price: comparable schools charge 270–8,500 €.
Advanced Haute Couture Embroidery
This advanced haute couture embroidery course is designed for embroiderers who already have basic knowledge of Lunéville or Aari embroidery. Throughout this main training, you will learn 13 different techniques that will take your craftsmanship to an entirely new level. You will gain not only practical technical skills but also a deep understanding of how to create three-dimensional effects on flat surfaces using specific design methods, and how to combine different materials and finishes to achieve rich texture.
Includes official Certificate of Completion.
Haute couture quality at a fraction of the price: comparable schools charge 270–8,500 €.
| Level I : Beginners | Level II : Advanced | |
|---|---|---|
| For you if | You have never embroidered. Your very first couture piece. | You know basic Lunéville or Aari, or you finished Level I. |
| Inside | 33 lessons across 7 modules | 43 lessons, 5+ hours of HD video |
| Core techniques | 10 techniques: tambour, flat & cup sequins, bugle beads, crystals & Chantilly lace, soutache, appliqué, the viral mosaic | 13 advanced techniques: 3D texture, silk shading, sequin shading, feather, ribbon, lace inlay, mixed materials |
| Bonus course inside | Textured Monochrome Appliqué for Knitwear (chenille, rococo, velvet ribbon) plus the viral mosaic technique | The Silk Flamingo: 10 lessons of ribbon embroidery, silk shading and fabric painting |
| You create | A Dragonfly embroidery appliqué, plus a Floral couture appliqué for knitwear | A Sculptural iris appliqué for a garment, plus the Silk Flamingo for framing or a garment |
| Outcome | Your first finished couture piece | Professional, atelier-level work |
| Also included | Certificate, lifetime access, community, global sourcing guide, direct support | Certificate, lifetime access, community, global sourcing guide, direct support |
| Price | 139 € / $159 | 139 € / $159 |
Golden Bugs
In this course, you will complete 6 different designs of bugs. With the right guidance and the right close-ups, every stitch makes perfect sense. Using classic goldwork embroidery techniques adapted for beginner. No prior embroidery experience is needed. Just curiosity, a needle, and the desire to make something extraordinary.
Includes official Certificate of Completion.
Haute couture quality at a fraction of the price: comparable schools charge 270–8,500 €.
Goldwork Embroidery Course For Beginners
I've created this online course with one goal in mind: to make goldwork embroidery techniques accessible to everyone, no matter where in the world you are. This training is perfect both for complete beginners and advanced embroiderers looking to elevate their skills and master the timeless art of goldwork embroidery. In this course, you will complete two A4 sized projects consisting of Part 1 and Part 2 exercises, during which you will learn all the essential techniques required for the main project, as well as several additional ones that you can use in your own designs. And the main project, where you will consolidate your knowledge through more complex ornaments that will fully prepare you for independent work.
Includes official Certificate of Completion.
Haute couture quality at a fraction of the price: comparable schools charge 270–8,500 €.
| Golden Bugs | The Goldwork Course (Deep 17h) | |
|---|---|---|
| For you if | A complete beginner who wants a finished first goldwork project | A beginner or improver who wants full, professional goldwork mastery |
| Inside | 28 lessons, 7+ hours of HD video | 50 lessons, 17+ hours of HD video |
| You create | 6 golden bug designs (six different beetles) | Two full A4 works: a techniques sampler and a main project on silk taffeta |
| Core techniques | 6 groups: 3D padding, 3D without padding, 3D wings (two ways), lamé covering, texture, pattern transfer | The full spectrum: volume building (3 methods, 5 materials), smooth, hard and bullion purl, chessboard, metal plate, lamé wrapping, pearl and bead work, braids, crystals, silk taffeta |
| Outcome | Confident goldwork showpieces to wear or frame | Atelier-level mastery, ready for complex client-grade work |
| Also included | Certificate, lifetime access, community, 15-page sourcing guide, direct support | Certificate, lifetime access, community, sourcing guide, direct support |
| Price | 139 € / $159 | 359 € / $409 |
Why choose The Goldwork Embroidery Course for 359 €?
Whether you are a complete beginner or have already taken your first steps in goldwork, this course is designed for you. It is a complete professional programme that starts from the very beginning and takes you through the full spectrum of goldwork techniques. Across more than 50 lessons and 17+ hours of close-up video, every stitch is explained and demonstrated in detail, so no prior experience is needed to get started. You will complete two full works from start to finish, building both technical mastery and the confidence to take on complex, professional-grade projects. This is the course that prepares you to work at the level of a haute couture atelier, or to work independently with clients who expect that standard. If you are serious about goldwork, this is not just a course. It is an investment in a professional skill set that will serve you for life.
Socks Embroidery Masterclass
In this Masterclass, you'll discover how to turn ordinary socks into statement pieces of fashion. Step by step, we'll guide you through modern embroidery techniques, how to choose the right materials, and how to create stylish designs that reflect your personal taste. You'll not only master technical embroidery skills but also learn how to combine beads, sequins, and crystals into cohesive, eye-catching patterns. By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence to design your own embroidery projects and elevate even the simplest wardrobe items into couture-inspired fashion accessories.
The Complete Couture Journey
All four courses, beginner to advanced, plus the business book. One complete path, one price.
52 lessons. 10+ hours of HD video. Four complete courses. Every technique is filmed in HD close-up : the needle, the thread, the angle of your hand, so nothing is hidden. Calm, step-by-step explanation you can pause, rewind, and rewatch forever. Plus written reference guides on threads, sourcing and embroidery history.
Tambour Levels I & II · bonus appliqué & the Silk Flamingo · the viral technique · and The Business of Creative Arts : to turn your craft into income.
Learn Anywhere
Your atelier, in your pocket.
Every course includes free access in the Kajabi mobile app. Watch each lesson in HD close-up on your phone or tablet, ask questions in the private community, and continue exactly where you left off: your progress syncs across all your devices.
Your course library
All your courses in one place, on desktop, tablet and phone.
Lessons in HD close-up
Every stitch filmed up close, with materials listed under each lesson.
Private student community
Show your work, ask anything, and get direct support from Valeria.
What you will create
Master the craft. Now build the business.
Learning haute couture embroidery is only half the work. The other half — pricing your commissions, finding clients, building a brand people remember — is what this book covers.
The Business of Creative Arts was written for exactly where you are right now: skilled, passionate, and ready to make it pay.
All prices are listed in EUR — if you pay in a different currency, your bank will convert it automatically at the current exchange rate.
