London fashion designer Beatrice Newman, who has dressed top stars throughout her career, has joined the staff at the University of East London (UEL) as head of the fashion design department.

Gain an introduction to techniques used in haute couture such as Metalwork Embroidery, Stumpwork and Beading.

Over the centuries, a multitude of tools and accessories have been developed for all kinds of sewing and embroidery, from thimbles to etuis and chatelaines.

Examine the relationship between fashion and jewellery between 1660 and 1914, as advances in technology and the discovery of new materials brought both within reach of the mass market.