Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will learn to use a kumihimo disc to create a bracelet of colorful beads, cord, & chain.
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Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will create a beaded bracelet that looks and moves like the scales of a dragon. Several colors will be available to choose from so you can create your own fire or ice dragon. We will get a good start on setting up your looms and working on the braid, however we most like won't finish the piece in class. Beads, chain, findings, and charms are included with your kit and the kumihimo loom, bobbins, and materials are yours to keep as well!
Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will learn to use a kumihimo disc to create a bracelet of colorful beads, cord, & chain.
Description:
Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will create a beaded bracelet that is highly textured and mysterious. Several colors will be available to choose from so you can create a bracelet that looks like it belongs to wood elf or a dark elf. We will get a good start on setting up your looms and working on the braid, however we most like won't finish the piece in class. Beads, chain, findings, and charms are included with your kit and the kumihimo loom, bobbins, and materials are yours to keep as well!
Learn about various types of fiber (wool, silk, & more) & fiber preparation. Students will make a mini journal bursting with samples.
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Learn about various types of fiber and fiber preparation. We will look at different breeds of sheep's wool, mohair, silk, and more! We will also study fiber preparation - from unprocessed fleece to finished yarns - and how that affects your spinning. Various fiber processing tools will also be demonstrated. Students will make a mini journal bursting with samples.
Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will learn to use a kumihimo disc to create a bracelet or necklace of colorful beads, cord, & chain.
Description:
Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will create a beaded bracelet in the Kongoh braid structure. Many colors will be available to choose from. We will get a good start on setting up your looms and working on the braid, however we most like won't finish the piece in class. Beads, chain, and findings are included with your kit and the kumihimo loom, bobbins, and materials are yours to keep as well!
Learn the basics of working with precious metal clay (fine silver). Fired pieces can be finished in workshop part two or mailed after the event.
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Learn the basics of working with PMC - Precious Metal Clay (fine silver). Students will create a PMC Relic Charm and will finish the necklace with chain, beads, and cords. Pieces will be fired in my kiln at my home studio and can be finished in PMC Finishing Workshop (part two) or mailed after the event.
Learn various methods of finishing your fired precious metal clay pendant created during workshop one. Please note that you MUST have attended SPA18127807 to attend this class.
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Learn various methods of finishing your fired precious metal clay pendant created during workshop one. Please note that you MUST have attended SPA18127807 to attend this class.
Learn how to spin with a drop spindle. We will discuss drop spindle & spinning basics and gain the skills to spin singles.
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Learn how to spin yarn with a drop spindle. We will discuss drop spindle & spinning basics and gain the skills to spin singles. Additionally, we will also discuss spindles from around the world and how to finish your yarn. A basic spindle and fiber are yours to keep!
Learn how to spin with a drop spindle. We will discuss drop spindle & spinning basics and gain the skills to spin singles.
Description:
Learn how to spin yarn with a drop spindle. We will discuss drop spindle & spinning basics and gain the skills to spin singles. Additionally, we will also discuss spindles from around the world and how to finish your yarn. A basic spindle and fiber are yours to keep!
Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will learn to use a kumihimo disc to create a bracelet of colorful beads, cord, & chain.
Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will learn to use a kumihimo disc to create a bracelet of colorful beads, cord, & chain.