Braiding Workshop at Blackberry Hill Alpaca Farm - APRIL 8th - 9:30 AM

6330 Saks Road,Anniston AL 36206

08 April, 2023

Description

Throughout history, people braided using many different techniques. In this workshop, guest instructor Julie Brown will focus on Kumihimo and fingerloop braiding. Kumihimo, meaning “gathered threads”, is a traditional form of rope weaving originating in Japan. Julie will demonstrate how to make your own homemade Marudai (braiding stand) and how you can use this to make your own rope and trim with endless possibilities. We will then discover the importance of fingerloop braiding, an ancient technique of loop manipulation during Medieval times and practice making braids of various shapes and sizes. Everyone takes home a fingerloop braid they made during the workshop! Shop at the alpaca gift shop on site! Free parking. Handicap accessible bathrooms on site.