Mondays October 20th, 27th, November 3rd and November 10th 6pm-9pm

Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braiding technique that has been adapted to make beautiful, beaded jewelry. In this class, students will learn the basics of the Kumihimo structure used for beaded braids, then design and create their own beaded necklace using a focal bead as its centerpiece. No experience is necessary.

Instructor Bio: “Braider Bob” Galivan has been actively braiding for over 15 years and has been teaching Japanese (Kumihimo) and Andean braiding both nationally and internationally since 2015. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Bob and his wife Myriam (a talented bead weaver) moved to Cleveland from Miami in March of 2020. Bob has been active in the South Florida Jewelry Arts Guild (SFJAG) for the past 10 years, serving twice as President. In addition to braiding, Bob also enjoys working with wire weaving, wire crochet, tablet weaving, resin, and woodworking.