We definitely had a feast for the eyes, ears and necklines this past week with Mary Hettmansperger’s Expressions in Jewelry and Judith Yamamoto’s Japanese Temari Techniques classes in session. Although the materials and methods range from copper and hammers to fine threads and needles, the end results were equally inspiring and creative.
Bringing out the colors in the brass and copper sheets, embossing, layering and adding found objects opened so many avenues to create personalized jewelry. I’m sure the jewelry boxes at home were excited to see their new companions!
Wrapping a ball, marking “equators” or obi’s to form a grid and using traditional embroidery stitches yields these dazzling results, with the basket shown below on the right the Temari made by the students during the three-day class.
We think a daily serving of fiber “candy” is good for your health!
I am interested to know when you have another temari class. I have worked this craft in the past and am interested in seeing what others do.
Hi Joan,
We may be offering another Temari class during our 2017 season. A schedule of our 2017 classes will be posted on this site in late January with registration opening on February 1st. (We set our next season schedule after the current season ends.) You can always call or email us, too!