Beginner's Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese braiding
Beginner's Kumihimo: The
Art of Japanese braiding. Originally used to braid lacing for the
Samurais’ armor, today it is a popular jewelry making technique. The
literal translation of Kumihimo means the "coming together (kumi) of
threads (himo)". It’s fast, easy, and fun! Our Beginner's class shows
you how to make the basic round Kumihimo braid.
Level: Beginner – No previous braiding or jewelry making experience required.
Technique Learned: Basic 8-Strand Round Braid using a foam Kumihimo disk
Length of Class: 2 Hours
Cost: $45, includes all materials, including Beginner's kit. (The Kit for beginners includes the Kumihimo braiding disc-zap jewelry gel- 8 bobeez no tangle thread bobbins- findings kit plus a rattail braid color mix.) Pre-registration with pre-payment required to make sure we have enough materials on hand and room in the class.
Thursday, July 11, 1 to 3pm. Preregister by July 6th
OR Saturday, July 20, 1 to 3pm. Preregister by July 13h
Thursday, August 8, 1 to 3pm. Preregister by August 3rd
Thursday, August 8, 1 to 3pm. Preregister by August 3rd
OR Saturday, August 24 3pm. Preregister by August 17th
Labels: IL, Japanese braiding, jewelry making classes in Champaign-Urbana, Kumihimo