About Us

Olde Towne Bead Supply has been offering classes and supplies for couture and historical beading and embroidery techniques since 2013.

Larissa Boiwka – Artist and Instructor

Instructor, Larissa Boiwka, is best known for creating richly embellished couture corsets, under the label

Wilde Hunt Corsetry. Her work has appeared in music videos and television, most recently PBS’ new period drama Mercy Street. She has been teaching courses in beadwork and embroidery for over 17 years at places such as the Columbus College of Art and Design and Byzantium, the popular art and jewelry gallery. Larissa has received training from the firm of Hand & Lock, the embroiderers to the British royal family.

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