Beth Hardy is truly a traveling kumista. After serving 21 years in the US Navy and a second career working as a horticulturist, Beth and her husband bought an Airstream Travel Trailer, gave up their permanent address, and started an adventure that many of us only dream of. That was 8 years ago. Her hobbies […]
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Lately, I’ve been thinking about my braid samples and wondering what to do with them. You know what I’m talking about – those 8, 10, or 12 inch — or longer — experiments you make when you’re taking a new technique class or trying out a new braid. My samples were all over the house, completely […]
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Sami bracelets made by SwedArt. They have become quite popular and are also fun to make.
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Giovanna Imperia is a self-taught kumista. She began braiding in the early 90’s after she purchased a book written by Rodrick Owen. That led her to more books written by Makiko Tada and Jacqui Carey, a book on how to use the ayatakedai by Makiko’s mother and then to actual workshops with the braiding greats […]
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When: October 26, 27 & 28, 2018 Where: Tampa, Florida Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore – AKS Gathering rate $134 per night + tax. AKS has reserved a block of rooms with a special rate of $134 per night (plus applicable taxes). Ask for the AKS Gathering Rate. Rooms must be canceled at least 48 hours […]
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Carolyn is a well regarded kumihimo teacher and has been very gracious with her time teaching online classes for AKS members. Her most recent class featured her favorite braid, edo yatsu. Visit her website, www.topcenter.typepad.com, to find information on threads, beads, and kumihimo topics of interest such as, kongoh gumi Z spiral vs. S spiral.
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