Instructor: Jacqui Carey
Class: Sunday, May 23, 2021, 11:00am – 1:00pm Eastern Time
Zoom links will be added here for class.
Q&A session: Saturday, June 5, 2021, 11:00am – 11:30am Eastern Time
Class Description:
This workshop is an introduction to the world of samurai armour braids. It starts with a brief look at some of the historical evidence, before embarking on a more detailed explanation of the loop-manipulation technique known as kute-uchi. Jacqui’s accessible approach uses ‘tab handles’ (likened to having ‘trainer wheels’ on a bicycle) and will allow students to recreate specific examples, including some additional patterns not included in her recent publication.
For students of all levels.
Prerequisite: none
All needed materials will be listed in complete detail when registration closes. Students will provide their own materials to create these braids.
Class Instructions:
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Equipment:
These braids are worked by hand; no braiding equipment necessary.
Supply List:
- Warping posts (or equivalent)
- Thin card
- Scissors
- Sticky-tape (sellotape or Scotch tape)
- Bull-dog clip or peg (binder clip)
- Thick cotton or thick wool (chunky/bulky) – four different colours
- Spare thread for temporary ties (soft cotton or similar)
- Optional: Kute-uchi foot-operated beater