About AKS
The mission of the American Kumihimo Society (AKS) is to deepen the appreciation of the art of braiding and encourage creativity by providing educational resources, support and connections for the braiding community worldwide.
We provide educational opportunities for braid artists of all skill levels that includes:
- AKS Online Learning Center – A series of pre-recorded classes and tutorials.
- AKS Gatherings – In-person and virtual braiding conferences with classes taught by internationally renowned instructors and experts.
- Gathering Threads – The annual journal of the American Kumihimo Society is free to our members.
The American Kumihimo Society (AKS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in January of 2016 incorporated in the state of Florida.
- President: Randy Spicocchi
- Past Presient: Giovanna Imperia
- Vice President: Carolyn Oliver Haushalter
- Secretary: Beth Hardy
- Treasurer: Valerie Goodman
- Board Member: Kristen MacDowell
- Board Member: Melodie Owen Eyster
- Board Member: Phyllis Straus
- Board Member: Katherine Buenger
- Board Member: Debbie Sternberg
Contact a Board Member via contactus@amksoc.org. Board members serve two-year terms on a rotating basis.
If you are interested in becoming a board member, please email president@amksoc.org . Tell us about yourself, how you can contribute to AKS and what particular areas of the organization you would like to help with.
Mailing Address:
American Kumihimo Society
P O Box 10174
Tampa, FL 33629
AKS organizational documents are available to paying members upon request.