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Session: Introduction to Kumihimo Using the Foam Plate and Disk

Description: The square Foam Plate and the round Foam Disk are the perfect introductory tools for learning how to make Kumihimo braids. Using petite satin cord, the morning session will focus on 8-element braid structures: a square braid called Maru Genji, a round braid called Edo Yatsu Gumi, and a flat braid called Hira Kara Gumi. The afternoon session will introduce braiders to a 16-element braid structure called Kongo Gumi using four different colors of petite satin cord, with the option of selecting from eight different two-color designs for a second braid. The result of the workshop will be five unique key rings demonstrating the variety of braid structures.

Instructor: Rosalie Neilson

Duration: 1 Day

When: June 17

Level: All

Supplies that students will bring: scissors

Fee: $45

Materials Included:

  • Coil-bound instruction handout
  • Foam Square Plate
  • Foam Disk
  • 28 yards Satin cord (mousetail)
  • 5 Key rings
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery floss