A special 6-week summer Kumihimo jewelry workshop just for Teens (ages 14-20) at the Visual Arts Center. Study a Japanese method of beading to create beautiful bracelets, necklaces and more. The term Kumihimo means 'the gathering of threads' in Japanese. This technique involves using different types of looms to achieve different types of braids. This class is for those new to the method.

Teens Only Kumihimo - with Diana Reinhard

Wednesday, 10am - 12pm - June 8 - July 27, 2022

( please not there is NO class during the weeks of June 27 & July 4 )

Kumihimo PDF Flyer

About Instructor Diana Reinhard

Parents must complete a Registration Form for each child under 18: Please download and return your completed form to programs@visualartcenter.org or to the VAC front desk. Your registration is not completed until we have received this form. Download the PDF Registration Form HERE.

Register Online: To reduce personal contact, please register in advance and pay for sessions online. If you have any trouble using the website to register or pay your fees, please call the VAC at 941-639-8810 (from 10am to 2pm, Monday through Friday) or email info@visualartcenter.org and someone will help you. Please do not show up without registering. If there are no advance registrations, session may be cancelled.

COVID-19 Precautions: Worktable separations will accommodate social distancing guidelines. The tables will be wiped before and after each class, however, cleaning wipes will be available in each classroom. As an extra precaution, we suggest each participant wipe their space before and after use. Gloves and masks are not required but are available at the front desk for those who wish to use them. Personal hand sprays will also be available.

We encourage anyone who registers for an Open Studio Session and does not feel well to remain home and let us know. You will receive full credit for the day.