Hannah Mansfield

This presentation will focus on the embroidery technique of tambour beading. This is a specialist beading technique frequently used in haute couture embroidery which Hannah specialises in within her work as a freelance embroiderer and tutor. The presentation will begin with an explanation of the origins of the technique. Hannah will discuss the technical aspects of the technique and how it differs from other beading techniques. Using images of her own work, Hannah will explain how the tambour hook can be used to apply sequins, beads and threads in a wide variety of interesting ways. Hannah will also discuss her book, Tambour Beading: Techniques and Projects which is currently one of very few comprehensive books focused solely on the tambour beading technique in print.

Hannah Mansfield is a freelance hand embroiderer, tutor and author, based near Bristol. Within her work she specialises in the techniques of tambour beading and goldwork. She creates bespoke embroidery for private individuals and companies. 

Hannah is the author of Tambour Beading: Techniques and Projects, published by The Crowood Press.

Hannah is an embroidery tutor delivering CHANEL and The King’s Foundation’s Métiers D’Arts Fellowship at Highgrove Traditional Crafts and also teaches embroidery classes online and at various venues around the UK. In 2019 Hannah was awarded first prize in the textile art open category of the Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery. A previous entry to the Hand & Lock Prize in 2017 gained her third prize in the fashion open category. In 2020 Hannah was made a Trade Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers.