IMPORTANT NOTICE: All 2022 events are pending due to the pandemic. Until further notice, all participants in Fiber Garden hosted events are required to show proof of full vaccination, including a booster, to participate. There may be additional protocols implemented to ensure maximum safety of participants. Protocols may include masks, distancing, at-home rapid testing. By registering for a Fiber Garden-sponsored event, you agree to comply with any established guidelines.  Now…on to the fun stuff! …

 Learn kumihimo, lucet, and slentre techniques all in one day in one workshop! There are a lot of uses for braids and cords and this workshop will focus on three techniques that will help you weave several different types.  We will explore Kumihimo which uses a foam disc to make round or flat braids. For the second technique we will use a Lucet to make square cords. Finally, participants will learn to use your fingers for braiding, a technique called Slentre. All these techniques can be done almost anywhere and are quite portable. During this class we will be using different types of fiber for the techniques and incorporating beads into some of the designs. You will complete braids and cords using each technique. The braids and cords can be used for straps for bags/totes, shoe laces, bracelets, trims for knitwear or hand wovens, and embellishments for clothing or home furnishings. Although there is a “hefty” materials fee for this class, you’ll go home with all of the supplies to continue making braids and cords at home!! Well worth the investment!

Workshop fee is $75. In addition, a materials fee of $50 will be paid directly to the instructor at the workshop and includes a kumihimo foam disc, lucet and spring clamp to take home, a supply of various types of fiber to make braids and cords during class, written directions.  A $20 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be due at the time of registration to confirm your space. The remainder of your fee will be paid at the conclusion of your workshop. (Fees are only refunded if an event is canceled by the Fiber Garden. Thank you for understanding.)

Reserve your space at the workshop weblink below.