Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding | 2 & 1/2 hour class | $45
Kumihimo is a great travel project. Everything gets prepared in advance so you have a neat package that doesn't require extra tools and doesn't take a lot of space. Take note: students must have their cords with beads strung before coming to class, so plan accordingly! Click HERE for details.
Registration Information
Please note our Class Policy: Pre-registration with payment of class fee is required. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to other classes. Unless otherwise specified, classes are designed for adults ages 16 and up.
How to Register | You can register online or we can take a credit card payment by phone.
To register on-line go to our Class Payment Page and select the date. Class size is limited to 4.
How to Register | You can register online or we can take a credit card payment by phone.
To register on-line go to our Class Payment Page and select the date. Class size is limited to 4.
2025 Class Dates
Weekday classes are from 2 - 4:30 pm | Saturday classes are from 11 am - 1:30 pm
Weekday classes are from 2 - 4:30 pm | Saturday classes are from 11 am - 1:30 pm
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Tuesday, January 14
Saturday, February 1 Tuesday, February 11 Saturday, March 1 Tuesday, March 11 Tuesday, April 8 Saturday, May 3 Tuesday, May 13 |
Monday, July 7
Saturday, August 2 Monday, August 11 Monday, September 15 Saturday, October 4 Friday, October 24 Monday, November 10 |
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Class Description
Students will Learn:
Instructor: Kate Linne or Laurel Wolff
Class Fee: $45, includes written instructions. Materials are extra.
NOTE: Students must have beads strung onto the cord BEFORE coming to class, so plan ahead. Click HERE for instructions.
- How to place their cords on the kumihimo disk
- How to add weights for proper tension
- The basic pattern for moving the cords and adding beads to create a beaded rope
- Information about finishing the ends and attaching a clasp
- Information for making a necklace length rope, using different size beads, and cord placement for basic patterns
Instructor: Kate Linne or Laurel Wolff
Class Fee: $45, includes written instructions. Materials are extra.
NOTE: Students must have beads strung onto the cord BEFORE coming to class, so plan ahead. Click HERE for instructions.
Kumihimo Bracelet Supplies
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project. Most students purchase all supplies before the class since the beads must be strung onto the cord in advance. This project uses:
A NOTE ABOUT THE CORD: The cord does not show very much, so you can select a color to match the beads, or a neutral light color for light colored beads or a neutral dark color for dark colored beads.
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project. Most students purchase all supplies before the class since the beads must be strung onto the cord in advance. This project uses:
- 1 Kumihimo disk
- 8 small plastic bobbins
- 6 nickel sized washers (or similar hardware) for weights
- Bead cord such as S-lon or Conso
- End caps and clasps can be determined when your project is complete
- 2 strands of size 6/0 seed beads
- Big eye needle
A NOTE ABOUT THE CORD: The cord does not show very much, so you can select a color to match the beads, or a neutral light color for light colored beads or a neutral dark color for dark colored beads.
