Name: Couture Silk Flowers — Parisian Techniques Workshop
Start: 2026-03-15T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-15T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 60-79 69th Ave

$Couture Silk Flowers \u2014 Parisian Techniques Workshop$

Handcraft silk flowers using couture techniques for bridal, runway, and editorial design.
About this Event

Learn the couture techniques behind fabric flowers seen in bridal gowns, runway couture, millinery, lingerie, and editorial styling.
In this hands-on beginner workshop, you’ll create four couture flowers using silk and satin ribbon, working step-by-step through professional techniques to sculpt, gather, and finish each flower with couture precision.

No sewing experience is required — all materials are provided and the class is designed for beginners.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home four completed couture flowers and a new skill set that can elevate garments, accessories, and creative projects.

What You’ll Learn

Silk lotus flower construction
Ribbon rosette techniques
Ribbon rose sculpting
Concertina rose folding & shaping
Couture finishing methods
Styling & application for bridal, lingerie, accessories, and editorial work

Who This Workshop Is For

Sewing enthusiasts
Fashion students
Bridal + lingerie designers
Costume designers
Stylists + prop designers
DIY bridal makers
Creatives exploring couture techniques

No experience required — all levels welcome.

What’s Included

All fabrics & materials
Tools to use during class
4 finished couture flowers to take home
Light refreshments
Resource recommendations

Schedule

Duration: 3.5 hours
Format: Hands-on workshop + live demonstration

Instructor

This workshop is taught by couture designer Pamella Rubio, specializing in bridal, lingerie, and haute couture techniques. Pamella is currently completing the Haute Couture Techniques Certificate at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), with experience in bridal, editorial, and couture finishing.

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Agenda
Welcome & couture flower inspiration
Materials & tools overview
Technique 1: Silk Lotus
Technique 2: Ribbon Rosettes
Break (10–15 min)
Technique 3: Ribbon Rose
Technique 4: Concertina Rose
Styling applications (bridal, lingerie, accessories)
Q&A + photos