Foil isn’t just shimmer — it’s a way to add depth, texture, and personality to your textiles. In this course, you’ll go beyond the decorative to explore how foil can transform fabric into something layered, tactile, and full of life.
Whether you’re brand new to foiling or looking to expand your skills, you’ll learn techniques that give you the freedom to experiment, play with materials, and create surfaces that are as expressive as they are beautiful.
Go beyond the basics – instead of stopping at shiny effects, you’ll learn how to create distressed, layered surfaces full of depth and movement.
Build confidence step by step – start with materials and simple techniques before moving into more experimental approaches.
Create your own reference library – develop a sampler of foiling techniques you can revisit for inspiration in future projects.
Work at your own pace – with lifetime access, you can return to lessons whenever creativity calls.
Spark new ideas – discover techniques that you can carry into embroidery, mixed media, or larger textile pieces.
“I never thought foil could look like this — textured, weathered, almost alive. Now I see endless creative possibilities.”
“Having a sampler of techniques I can refer back to feels like a treasure chest of ideas waiting to grow.”
“The course gave me the freedom to experiment without fear — and I ended up with pieces that feel completely my own.”
This could be you too: more confident, more creative, and with a toolkit of foiling techniques ready to take your textile art in exciting new directions.
Begin with the essentials. Learn what foils are, the different types available, and the materials you’ll need for the course — from adhesives like Bondaweb and MistyFuse to base fabrics like felt and cotton, as well as organza, lace, textured card, and more. By the end of Part 1, you’ll feel fully prepared and ready to dive in.
Experiment with a variety of foiling techniques:
Direct Foiling with Bondaweb, MistyFuse, adhesives, and glue granules.
Pattern Creation using textured surfaces like corrugated card and mesh fabrics.
Layering & Toning with organza and MistyFuse for subtle colour shifts.
You’ll create your own sampler — a personal reference guide that sparks future ideas.
Bring everything together with my signature technique for building richly textured, layered foiled surfaces reminiscent of rust and weathered metal. Learn how to:
Layer foils for depth and complexity.
Manipulate colour with sheer fabrics.
Experiment freely with surface design to create foils that are truly your own.
3 step-by-step video lessons – clear, close-up guidance.
Lifetime access – learn at your own pace and revisit anytime.
Creative prompts & exercises – to spark your imagination.
A finished sampler and textured piece – to inspire embroidery, embellishment, and future projects.
Join me on this creative journey and discover the freedom, texture, and originality that foiling can bring to your textile art.