Karen Torrisi Beading

Karen Torrisi is a professional and award-winning embroiderer with over 30 years of expertise in tambour beading and hand bead embroidery. Trained at Lesage Paris, she has achieved notable recognition, winning 1st place in the International Hand & Lock embroidery prize.

Her work has adorned the Haute Couture runways of Paris for prestigious brands like Chanel and YSL and has been featured in major productions, including London's West End shows like Frozen and films such as Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith.

As a published author, Karen has conducted workshops worldwide, sharing her knowledge of tambour beading and bead embroidery. Join her on her channel to learn various techniques for costume, fashion, and textile art projects, along with professional tips and tricks from a master artisan.