Laramie Braid Necklace Class

WHEN: October 17 and 24, 6:30 – 8:30pm

SPONSORED BY: Arlington Community Education (ACE)

VENUE: Arlington High School, Mass Ave., Arlington MA

Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas will be teaching how to make a beautiful beaded Laramie braid necklace with a pearl drop pendant. This technique uses a kumihimo disk, although it is technically a European straw-plaiting technique reinvented by braiding experts Shirley Berlin and Carol Goodman.

I hope that you will love the relaxing and addictive art of beaded braiding as much as I do. The first class will include a brief overview detailing this technique and how it differs from traditional Japanese Kumihimo. Then, we’ll start working on the ridged spiral braid. The second class will be for troubleshooting and finishing your piece. 

— Naomi

This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience, whether you are discovering Laramie braiding for the first time or expanding your braiding skill. You can register for the class through the ACE website, https://www.arlingtoncommunityed.org/ or by calling ACE for registration help as needed.

Price of class: $95.00, includes your kit. There are two color way options: light blue cord with dark blue beads or black cord with turquoise beads. Your kit will also have a coordinating clasp, small pearl pendant, and round, foam disk.