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Join us for Kumihimo Bracelets - Braided, Button, or Beaded with Randy Spicocchi
All students will be guided through the basics of braiding a round braid on a Kumihimo disk. Before beginning you will choose 1 of 3 designs. Braided is simple 8-cords woven and glue magnet ends; Button starts with a button shank as a closure and braid 8-cords woven and finished with accent beads and trim; Beaded adds a level of complexity using 8-cords of pre-loaded seed beads and uses a glue on magnet end. Each technique creates a 6-10” bracelet. You will be following along with the instructors guidance and ALL STUDENTS will be taking materials home for a 2nd project to do on your own.
Beaded Braid participants should expect to finish on their own or stay for the afternoon session so they are able to finish their project.
You will fall in love with Kumihimo braiding, the Kumihimo fundamentals are the same for all three techniques! Once done we will be attaching a magnetic end clasp (except the Button Clasp design).
There is a supply fee of $50 for braided and button. If you are selecting the beaded project the supply fee is $65.
The supply fees vary by project and is paid to the Instructor at the beginning of class.
Braided: $50 supply fee includes Kumihimo disk, cords, counter weights, magnet end clasp.
Button: $50 supply fee includes choice of button, Kumihimo disk, counter weights, and cords.
Beaded: $65 supply fee includes: Kumihimo disk, counter weights, plastic bobbins, bead mat, bead scoops, cords, large eye needle, sea themed charms, seed beads, and magnetic end clasp (charms and clasps vary on availability).
NOTE: Previous Students will pay $15 less for equipment brought to class (disk, counter weights, scoop, bead mat, bobbins). NO VENMO PLEASE Cards are accepted
What to Bring:
- Project Supply Fee ($50 or $65)
- Wear comfortable clothing, and shoes. (Bring a sweater or jacket, as the room is air conditioned).
- Bring a magnifying light/glass or reading glasses to use when working with small seed beads. This is helpful especially if it is a cloudy day.
- Bring water, and snacks (optional)
- If you sensitive to odors please wear a face mask as we will be using a non-toxic quick-drying glue and/or sealer for the cords.
It is recommended that participants be prepared to sit for the majority of the class, except during demonstrations where students will stand to observe instruction.
Instructor Bio
Randy Spicocchi began designing jewelry while growing up in Northern New Mexico. He currently specializes in beaded and fiber arts of Kumihimo Braiding, where an infinite number of designs can be made by weaving various cords into spiral design. Randy began braiding designs in 2016 and has studied with Makiko Tada and Adrienne Gaskell (two of the world’s most renowned kumihimo authors and braiders).
Randy was recently recognized by the American Kumihimo Society for “Best Beaded Lanyard” during the 2023 Annual Conference held in San Francisco, CA. His designs are also currently being sold by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement in the Pop-Up Mākeke program. Visit his design website, www.AkaleiDesigns.com, to see his artistry on reimagining forever Hawaiian Lei using glass beads. He is also an active member of the Maui Quilt Guild.
www.akaleidesigns.com
Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.
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How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
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