This class is creative, personalized and intensive. We vary the syllabus each year for returning students, as there is so much to learn about the art of embellishment. You will leave with the knowledge and skills to create many different plate and overlay designs, as well as learning new embellishment techniques. This class includes Claudia Folts’ set of eight plate patterns and her book “Finishing Touches, The Art of Embellishment.” Students will need to bring half-yard to one-yard pieces of four to six different laces, three to six yards of various trims, and/or a few (six-eight) appliques. We will also supply some trims and laces, however, be sure to bring some of your own, as we may or may not have exactly what you need to make your vision a reality. We will also offer special customizable fan-making kits available for purchase in class. A custom-made fan using scraps of fabrics and laces from a Don Quixote tutu, for example is a perfect “finishing touch.” Students will also receive our Over-Basque & Plate Instructions with full-color pictures, a technique making it very easy to redecorate a tutu for a new role. You will also receive a full kit including the pattern, instructions, and materials for our gorgeous, Petal Plate Design. Finally, we have added a list of books that we recommend for inspiration and wonderful embellishment techniques.

Class Length: 3 hours each of 2 evenings. See Your City’s Seminar Online Calendar to Plan Your Schedule:

Tutu.com Course Project Kits are available for those attending TutuSchool. Cost for these kits INCLUDES the class, the teacher, and all fabrics and notions. To learn more, please visit . 

Course Kit Payment Options:

We offer two payment choices:  1. Online Payment Only: Pay in full when you register and receive a 10% discount on your classes, OR 2. Choose to pay a 50% course/kit deposit and our billing department will arrange auto-pay for the balance on 6/1 for NC-July. If you decide to pay your balance sooner, please call during office hours and we'd be happy to process final payment. Please note, if you add options with additional cost to the base kit price those fees will be added to your cart and paid with your first payment/deposit. Payments are non-refundable, however a TutuSchools credit, less 10%, will be granted for use within one year at any of our seminar locations when requested more than 30 days in advance of your seminar. If you must drop out within 30 days of the class date, no credit will be issued. Spread payments over 6 mos. interest-free with PayPal credit.