Mixed Media Jewelry Making

Join us for a two-day jewelry-making workshop that combines kumihimo braiding and bead weaving techniques to make a one-of-a-kind necklace. High School students and adults welcome - No experience necessary!

Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese art form of making braids and cords. The cords are created by taking several bundles with dozens of colorful threads, wrapping them around bobbins, and then braiding the bundles together in a diagonal criss-cross arrangement. In the past, kumihimo decorations were used as accessories for kimono and samurai armor. In the present day, the art form has evolved to more creative fusions such as hair accessories, bracelets, shoelaces, and even cellphone cords.

During day one, students will learn about the different cord structures and begin to create an 8-strand kumihimo braid. There will be a selection of materials to choose from such as satin and sari silk ribbon, hemp cord, embroidery thread, leather cord, and…