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Website: www.karentorrisibeading.com.au

I am Karen Torrisi, a professional Bead Embroiderer since 1994.

I specialize in French Hand Bead Embroidery, Tambour Beading, Gold Work Embroidery and Ribbon Embroidery. I am based in Sydney, New South Wales.

My commissioned work includes Olivia Newton John Opening Ceremony Dress at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, costumes for the films Moulin Rouge, Star Wars II & III, Superman 2006 and commissioned work for the theatre shows: Sunset Boulevard, Chicago, Show Boat, My Fair Lady, Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King, The Producers & Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

I now bead exclusively for selected designers & costumiers.

Currently in addition to my commissioned work I enjoy teaching adults the art of bead embroidery both privately and at various associations. I love to create elegant beading projects for sale to both beginners & enthusiasts.

My bead embroidery projects feature in such magazines as Inspirations, Australian Country Craft, Embroidery & Cross Stitch & Beads Etc.

I have also authored the book "The Art of Making Hand Beaded Bags".

I currently exhibit and sell my bead embellished textile art at Planet Furniture in Surry Hills, NSW.

Seeing my ideas become a reality beneath my needle, by using interesting colours, materials & textures excites me. The fact that with beaded embroidery you begin with a clear palette and you finish with something that is sparkly, textured, alive and visually delicious.