Enrollment for 8-week classes in Winter 2025 is not available at this time as we gather class lists for instructors. Please call the Education Manager, Rebecca Siemering at (401) 831-8339 if you would like to enroll in an 8-week class. Members who have signed up for winter courses before December 12 will be informed next week if their class is running.
Temari is a centuries-old Japanese folk craft. Temari are colorfully wrapped and embroidered thread balls, traditionally given as gifts symbolizing friendship and loyalty. In this class we’ll learn all the steps involved in making a Temari, including how to wrap the ball using thick and thin yarns, and how to measure, divide and mark the ball prior to stitching. We’ll learn how to plan and stitch geometrical patterns and how to secure and hide the embroidery threads ends. We’ll begin with a simple 4-division ball and then tackle a more complex 8-division piece. Temari balls can be hung as ornaments, they make great gifts, and they can brighten any space. The materials fee is $25.
Thursdays, 8 weeks, January 9 – February 27, 2025
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Students must bring from home or purchase these materials for the class: embroidery scissors, pin cushion and needle threader.
Materials provided by the instructor: styrofoam balls, size 18 darning needles, 1.5” multicolored long pearlized pins, thick wool or cotton yarn for 1st wrap, sewing thread for 2nd wrap, 5/2 perle cotton yarn for embroidering, metallic marking thread
Materials Fee (payable to the instructor): $25
Class Fee: $180
$180.00
(For Visitors only. Members do not need to sign up.)
