Description: This easy to learn, ancient Japanese braiding technique is as addictive as it is fun. We’ll use a foam Kumihimo disc to hold colored cords or yarns that will be manipulated in a sequence to create braids of many different designs. It’s a very portable fiber craft and best of all, it’s TSA approved! This class is designed to teach the basics of Kumihimo including the tools, yarn selection, various braiding sequences, and ideas for the uses of the finished braids. You will leave the class with a completed Kumihimo braided key chain or wrist distaff, enough materials to complete a second key ring, wrist distaff, or bracelet on your own, and the ability to design your own Kumihimo patterns for future projects.
The goals of this course are to:
- Learn general braiding terminology as it applies to Kumihimo
- Yarn selection for different Kumihimo projects
- Plan a Kumihimo project
- Calculate and prepare selected yarns for a Kumihimo project
- Braid a small project using Kumihimo tools
Instructor: Diane McKinnon
Duration: 1/2 Day
When: June 19
Level: All
Supplies that students will bring: Scissors, pen or pencil
Fee: $25
Materials Included:
- All yarns for class project
- Kumihimo disc
- Hardware for the in-class project
- Additional yarn and hardware for another similar project of student’s choice to be completed outside of class
- Detailed Handout