Braiding

Saturday, July 26th; 1pm – 5pm

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About the Class

Learn the basic 8-strand round braid using a foam kumihimo disk. When complete you will have a braid about 24” long that can be used to make a necklace and bracelet set. You will learn how to cut the braid and glue on end caps. All workshop equipment and supplies provided. All levels welcome. Students will be able to take home a kumihimo disc for future projects.

Class Fee $45, includes kit fee

About the Instructor

Jewelry designer Barbara Martin is a native of Washington, D.C. Although she has lived abroad and traveled extensively around the world, she settled in Denton seven years ago. She was introduced to jewelry design ten years ago through classes at a local bead shop. This “hobby” quickly became a consuming devotion to craft and addiction to beads of all kinds and sizes. Since that first class, Barbara has expanded her knowledge and improved her skills by attending workshops at the 2006 Bead and Button Show, where she studied under such well-known artists as Arlene Fisch, Celie Fago, Jeannette Cook, and Mary Hettmansperger. More recently, Barbara studied under wire artist Nadine Fidelman and polymer clay artist Louise Fisher Cozzi.

For the past eight years, Barbara has attended the Tucson Gem Show to explore the latest trends in jewelry design and discover the latest discoveries in the gemstone industry. She is a member of the Caroline County Arts Council.Currently, Barbara’s work can be found at The Foundry in Denton, Perspectives Art Gallery in Ellicott City, and Gifts Inn, Boonsboro.