Beading Workshop with Kak Nora from Nora Manik

27th Dec 08 - I attended beading class (again) by Kak Nora & Lily (kak nora's sister) from Nora Manik. You all already know that I've been to beading class by Amoi twice before rite? Then why I still wanted to join Kak Nora's class?


Becoz.. Kak Nora got her own beading technique. She have been my beading Idol for so long.. Her signature beading pattern called 'Shimmering Flora' is totally drop dead gorgeous.. She never open any class in JB.. All of her class is in KL, this is her 1st. I cannot resist the opportunity. So, I bring along 3 of my office mate to the class.. Liza, Julie & Ida


The class took place somewhere at Skudai. I've learn 20 beading technique + so many tips + bonus! the shimmering flora technique (I love this!)

Kak Nora in action

Even though me & Julie already have some basic knowledge on beading.. but we both are among the slowest student of the day (huh!) This is becoz we wanted to make sure all the knowledge we gain really get in our head. But hey, we are among the first to complete our 20 technique. And Julie won Kak Nora's beads work sample (horayyy!)

Me & Julie concentrate on our peace of art

This is the result!
Nora Manik Beading Class Batch 5-08
Kak Nora's sis, Ida, Me, Julie, Lily, kak Nora's sister (standing) *Mas, Kak Long, Kak Nora (the sifoo), Kak Huzaimah, Liza (sit)

Creative Beading Work

I love to see (and wear) a pretty cloth.. full of bling2 beads detail on it . Especially baju kurung or kebaya.. It's definitely will look exclusive and expensive.. Ala2 celebrity gitu!.

Sample beading work from my Sifoo-Amoi

This kind of outfit can cost from RM200 - RM600 in any boutique in M'sia. I love it... but it's to expensive for me.. Considering its only normal baju kurung or kebaya that usually can bought around RM50.

That's when i decided to join Beading Class from sifoo Amoi and get my self some knowledge of this exclusive sewing technique. I've started with Amoi's beginner class last year & recently I finally graduated from her advance class (ewah!).. Now I'm officially a beader with certificate (huaaa...)

At first i thought i can never do this beading work as nice and neat as my sifoo did.. but after few attempt surprisingly i can do it! and it's pretty! (felt like crying.. syahdu..) Actually its not that hard to do any beading on textile/cloth. The only thing you need is the sewing tools + patience + a bit of creativity..

This is some of the tools needed

Needle, Cutter, fabric pen / pencil and coins (for round tracing)

Thread

Beads (hexagon and round)

Sequins and pearls Add my collection with some bling2.. stones.. sequins flowers
Some references.. Books, Notes & Beads colour code

This is some technique I've learn from sifoo Amoi class

Beginner Class

Advance Class

Wanted to see my beading work? Did I successfully apply my knowledge and skill that I've learn? Stay tune.. I'll share with you on my next post OK?