Videos for Viewing Classes and …
If you are registered for either The Odyssey of Kongo and Naiki by Rosalie Neilson or 3D Explorations on Takadai by Giovanna Imperia, both sessions are available for your viewing. See below for information on Accessing Your Classes.
Many of the Live Lecture and Interactive class videos are posted. Additionally, the prerecorded Becharmed Beaded Braids is posted.
Happy Braiding.
Accessing Your Classes
*** To Access Your Classes:
• In the upper right hand corner of the AKS web page select My AKS
• The second item down is your Virtual Gathering Classes
• When you select a class you will see more information about your upcoming class. Instructions, Zoom links (where appropriate) and videos
REMINDER: You must have a Zoom account and password to log in to AKS classes. Free Zoom accounts are available.
News – Class Formats have Changed:
Instructors will offer their classes in different formats.
Interactive ($90) – Students will work along with the instructor via Zoom and get real time feedback. The class size is limited to 20 students. After the live class students will have access to the class recording and will be able to message the instructor with additional questions.
Viewing Only ($30) – Classes that are offered in an Interactive format will be available for a reduced fee to students who only want viewing access of the Interactive Class recording. The recording will be available within 72 hours of the interactive class. Students will have the opportunity to message the instructor with questions and comments.
Live Lecture ($45) – Class will be presented live on Zoom. Students will be able to ask questions via chat. After the live class students will have the opportunity to message the instructor with questions and comments. Each class will be recorded, edited and posted in the class information. Posting the video generally takes between 48 and 72 hours.
Prerecorded ($45) – The class video will be provided by the instructor. The video will take the students from concept and setup to completion of the project. The step by step format is geared for different levels of experience and includes instructor demonstrations. The instructor may also provide additional support videos in addition to the class video. Students will have the opportunity to message the instructor with questions and comments.
Instructions and Detailed Supply Lists – Will be available on the website one week prior to class.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
April Virtual Gathering Classes
3D Explorations on the Takadai by Giovanna Imperia
$30.00 – $90.00
Interactive (20 spaces) $90 (for class formats descriptions CLICK FOR MORE INFO)
Viewing only $30
Instructor: Giovanna Imperia
Saturday, April 2 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Eastern and Sunday, April 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Eastern
Since the last intro classes for the Baby Takadai and the Takadai, you may have many opportunities to explore interesting designs with color and textures. Now is time to take your exploration a step further by experimenting with 3D designs.
What are 3D designs you may ask? How about folds, pockets, twists and turns? And much more?
Making a Statement with Braids and Cords by Robyn Spady
$45.00
Live Lecture (for class format description CLICK FOR MORE INFO)
Instructor: Robyn Spady
Saturday, April 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Eastern
Statement jewelry is bold and unique. Plus, it’s perfect for incorporating your braids, cords, trim, and other items into something expressing to the world your personality and who you are as a fiber artist. In this class, Robyn will demonstrate techniques for transforming braids, cords, and more into wearable pieces of jewelry .

The Odyssey from Kongo to Naiki by Rosalie Neilson
$30.00 – $90.00
Interactive (20 spaces) $90 (for class formats descriptions CLICK FOR MORE INFO)
Viewing only $30
Instructor: Rosalie Nielson
Saturday, April 2 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Eastern and Sunday, April 3 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Eastern
The layout of 16-element Kongō Gumi changes four times before returning to its original starting position. Using any of these four layouts as the starting position yields the exact same design in Kongō. However, if you change the Kongōinterlacement to that of Naiki, a surprise occurs: two different designs can be created depending on which Kongō Gumi layout is used. Likewise, if the clockwise and counterclockwise steps are repeated twice in each direction, a third and fourth design occurs.
Learn which layouts create the two distinctive Naiki designs and how to change from one to the other within the same braid.

Chained Shells by Makiko Tada
$45.00
Live Lecture (for class format description CLICK FOR MORE INFO)
Instructor: Makiko Tada
Saturday, April 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Eastern
Students will learn how to make a new braid that was created by Japanese kumihimo artist Ikuyo Nishi. The name of the braid reflects the look of repeating connected seashells. In addition to learning this unique braid structure students will also learn how to place decorative accents beads in different positions on the braid. This braid can be used to create beautiful jewelry pieces, trimmings or decorative cords.

Heart Sasanami by Masumi Tada
$45.00
Live Lecture (for class format description CLICK FOR MORE INFO)
Instructor: Masumi Tada
Sunday, April 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Eastern Time
The “Heart Sasanami” braid is a 24-strand, flat, braid created by Sumie Kiyosawa with a variation by Masumi Tada. It can be made on a marudai or on the square plate. A simple twist in the Sasanami structure allows for an elegant beauty heart design that is embedded in the braid. It is perfect for a bracelet, necklace or for a cord to hold eyeglasses.
Becharmed Beaded Braid by Adrienne Gaskell
$45.00
Instructor: Adrienne Gaskell
Prerecorded Class (for class format description CLICK FOR MORE INFO)
Available Saturday, April 2nd after 12:00 noon
This versatile project elevates beaded braids into the realm of jewelry design. With some slight pattern changes the Becharmed Beaded Braid can be made into a necklace or bracelet. Students will learn an innovative method for incorporating jewelry components while braiding.