Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. It's an ancient Japanese craft used throughout Japanese history, inluding to hold samurai swords, for clothing and homewares. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

Skill level: Suitable for beginners

You’ll need: Nothing! All tools and materials will be provided.

Healthy & Safety: during the workshop everyone will have their own materials and tools. Sanitiser and disinfectant will be available. If you feel unwell, please let us know and stay home. The space has level access. However, the toilet is upstairs.

Course Conditions: the workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this, the workshop will be cancelled and you will receieve a refund. Please don’t arrive more than 10 minutes before the workshop starts, unless previously discussed.

Refund Policy: your booking is secured by payment. If you choose to cancel, will will offer a refund up to 7 days before the event. However, after that no refund can be given.

Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

This workshop will take place in Butlers at Kirkstall Forge. There's a train station on site and Kirkstall Forge wants to encourage sustainability, but if you'd like a parking space let me know and we can get one arranged. The cafe sadly isn't open during workshops but do feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks.

Course conditions:

The workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this the workshop will be cancelled. Your booking is secured by payment and if you choose to cancel you get a refund up to 7 days before the event however after that no refund can be given.

There will be hand sanitiser available and spaces will be limited. If you feel unwell, have symptoms of covid or have been in contact with anyone who has please let me know so you can be moved onto a future session. If we go into another lockdown this workshop will be postponed until a safe date.

Please don't arrive more than 10 minutes prior to the workshop unless previously discussed.

Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. Originating in Japan, this ancient craft has been used to secure samurai armour, clothing, homewares and more. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

Cost

£25 per person - includes materials used

Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. Originating in Japan, this ancient craft has been used to secure samurai armour, clothing, homewares and more. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

Cost

£25 per person - includes materials used

Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

It's £25 per person

This workshop will take place at a Touch of Craft- a new craft space in Ossett! Sadly this space is not wheelchair accessible but I do run this workshop in other more accessible spaces.

Course conditions:

The workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this the workshop will be cancelled. Your booking is secured by payment and if you choose to cancel you get a refund up to 7 days before the event however after that no refund can be given.

There will be hand sanitiser available, social distancing in place and spaces will be limited. While masks are not a legal requirement, I would encourage people to continue to move them when moving around unless medically exempt. If you feel unwell, have symptoms of covid or have been in contact with anyone who has please let me know so you can be moved onto a future session. If we go into another lockdown this workshop will be postponed until a safe date.

Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

Cost: £28 per person and includes a welcome drink.

During the workshop everyone will have their own materials and tools and sanitiser and disinfectant will be available. If you feel unwell please let us know and stay home.

The workshop will take place at The Navigation Inn, a wonderful canal side cosy village pub in Barrow-upon-Soar (Loughborough).

More details: https://www.facebook.com/thenavigationbarrow

Course conditions:

The workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this the workshop will be cancelled. Your booking is secured by payment and if you choose to cancel you get a refund up to 7 days before the event however after that no refund can be given.

Join artist and maker Kim Searle to learn the Japanese art of Kumihimo braiding and create your own unique bracelet.

About this event

Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. Originating in Japan, this ancient craft has been used to secure samurai armour, clothing, homewares and more. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

Cost

£25 per person - includes materials used

Join artist and maker Kim Searle to learn the Japanese art of Kumihimo braiding and create your own unique bracelet.

About this event

Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. Originating in Japan, this ancient craft has been used to secure samurai armour, clothing, homewares and more. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

Cost

£25 per person - includes materials used

Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

It's £22 per person

This workshop will take place at a The Woolly Tap in their new more spacious Marsden space. There are three steps up the shop with a grab rail, toilet is level access.

Course conditions:

The workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this the workshop will be cancelled. Your booking is secured by payment and if you choose to cancel you get a refund up to 7 days before the event however after that no refund can be given.

There will be hand sanitiser available, social distancing in place and spaces will be limited. While masks are not a legal requirement, I would encourage people to continue to move them when moving around unless medically exempt. If you feel unwell, have symptoms of covid or have been in contact with anyone who has please let me know so you can be moved onto a future session. If we go into another lockdown this workshop will be postponed until a safe date.

Please don't arrive more than 10 minutes before the workshop is due to start.

Kumihimo braiding is a really absorbing and addictive form of braiding with a wide range of coloured cords. Easy to grasp and lots of fun, it's like French Knitting for adults. By the end of the session you should have at least one professional looking finished bracelet.

Working with the lovely Kim from Darn it Workshops, this is the first of her workshops with us look out for 'Upcycled Notebooks - 13th April' & 'Upcycled Jewellery 18th May'.