Kumihimo -Janie Bailey
Class | Registration opens 12/2/2024 9:00 AM EST
KUMIHIMO
INSTRUCTOR: JANIE BAILEY
Students will learn basic and advanced 8 cord Kumihimo braiding techniques. Students will use different types of beads such as crystals, drop beads, seed beads, magatamas, and more. Students will learn counted patterns to incorporate into their designs and learn how to do different types of endings such as a button or adjustable closure. Learn how to pass through focal beads, make a tassel, make a lark’s head knot and other techniques. Several types of cord may be used in braiding projects such as S-lon, rattail and soutache. All materials for 4 projects will be supplied and included in the class fee to ensure that students have the correct material. Students will have the option to choose a project kit or pick their own colorways and focal piece when applicable to the project. Additional kits and supplies will be available for purchase. Knowledge of braiding basic 8 cord Kumihimo is preferred but not necessary. There is something for everyone at every skill level.
Class Fee: $150
Est Materials Fee: 0+
Prerequisite: None, Knowledge of braiding 8 cord Kumihimo is helpful
Janie Bailey
Janie Bailey has been a student of William Holland since 2015. Janie has participated in classes making leather purses, cold connections, enameling, stained glass, basket making, and various beading classes. However, Janie developed a love for beading as a young child when she did beadwork with her grandmother. Janie has a true passion for Kumihimo and enjoys this form of beading the most. Janie is a member of Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society where she coordinates classes for members and teaches many of them herself. Janie has taught Kumihimo, rock wrapping, and macramé just to name a few. In Janie’s spare time, she enjoys ballroom dancing and rocking hounding. Janie can go from digging in the dirt to dressed for the ball in 30 minutes!