On silk organza stretched over a small embroidery frame, you will create a dazzling piece of embroidery. You will have access to over 100 different beads, sequins, cannetilles, and other materials, the same ones used in the major embroidery ateliers. You will learn several techniques to achieve special effects with these beads and sequins.

Broderie d’art is the exquisite embroidery we know from haute couture — think of creations by Chanel and Dior, for example. These rich embroideries often have a three-dimensional effect, achieved by combining varied materials. This type of embroidery is often used as an appliqué on garments, but it is also used to create jewellery such as brooches and earrings. Surprisingly, the technique also has a sustainable side: by creating something beautiful for your clothing, you tend to treat it with more care, you may use an appliqué to hide a flaw, and the garment lasts longer!

You will go home with an embroidery frame holding your work, a booklet with examples and instructions in a little box, and extra materials to finish your piece at home.

Monique van Munster has a fascination with the endless possibilities of traditional embroidery with needle and thread. She experiments with historic embroidery techniques from haute couture to develop new forms of artistic expression. Gold embroidery has become one of her specializations, which she has developed into a unique personal style. Her passion for this refined artisanal craft has brought her into contact with various couturiers and designers who have incorporated her broderie d’art into their collections. Her work has been showcased in fashion shows in Paris, Dubai, and more recently in Palm Springs.

Since 2023, her work has been listed in the Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Netherlands. Monique loves to share her knowledge through lessons, masterclasses, and workshops at her studio in Tilburg, at vocational schools across the Netherlands, through the Dutch Fashion Crafts Association, and at other organizations where she is invited to teach.

Practical Information

• The working languages are Dutch, English, and French.
• The price includes materials and VAT