Ancient Meets Modern with Adrienne Gaskell
Discover how to transform traditional braid structures into a stunning contemporary necklace. In this creative, skill-building class, you’ll explore innovative ways to transform braids into your unique design.
We’ll be working with beautiful Japanese kumihimo silk in a wide range of colors, so every necklace will be a one-of-a-kind piece. While the sample shown is a short necklace, you’ll have the freedom to choose the length and number of braids to create your own distinctive piece.
This hands-on class is perfect for all levels of braiders who are comfortable setting up and braiding fiber on a marudai. It’s an inspiring exploration of creativity that will expand your skills and open up exciting new design possibilities.
Optional Bonus: Learn how to make a bead woven clasp cover using an embellished right angle weave technique. Students should have some bead weaving experience.
Skill/Experience Level
Advanced Beginner
Class Day and Time
Friday – All Day
Saturday – All Day
Sunday – Half day morning
Material Fees
$60.00 to be paid directly to the instructor for Japanese Kumihimo Silk. The silk will be in ombre and three additional colors, a variety of beads, cylinder clasp.
Equipment and Supplies to be brought by Student
- Marudai
- 12 or 16 tama
- 40% counter weight
- Scissors
- Writing materials
- Marudai equipment can be borrowed from instructor with advance notice.
Meet the Instructor
Adrienne Gaskell
Adrienne Gaskell is a celebrated jewelry artist who has transformed the ancient art of kumihimo braiding by incorporating gemstones, pearls, and beads into modern jewelry designs.