Tutors
This contact information is provided in good faith
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The Braid Society does not necessarily recommend the individuals or organisations listed here.
| Gina Barrett (Leicestershire) |
| http://www.gina-b.co.uk |
| " Tablet weaving, loop braiding, cords, etc - beginner and above, with emphasis on medieval techniques." |
| Shirley Berlin (Devon, Victoria, B.C. Canada, Bremen, Germany.) |
| http://www.shirleyberlin.com |
| Lectures and workshops on most aspects of narrow wares. |
| Anneliese Bläse (Germany) |
| http://www.gewebte-baender.de/ |
| "My world is back-strap weaving with the rigid heddle and the traditional designs of the Baltic area. I teach 2 or 3 day band weaving courses on demand. These take place in my flat at Plön, with overnight accomodation in a comfortable cabin. I also offer correspondence courses via e-mail. I can also teach the basics of inkle loom and tablet weaving. I am also happy to give advice by e-mail or telephone." |
| Tracey Bell (Devon) |
| http://www.theoldkennels.co.uk |
| " Situated in the beautiful Blackdown Hills on the Devon Somerset border, The Old Kennels offer a wide variety of classes; braiding and passementerie, glass bead making (lampwork), silversmithing, textile arts, basketry and much much more. Four start B&B accommodation onsite." |
| Jacqui Carey |
| http://careycompany.com/workshops.html |
| "Workshops and Lectures: Kumihimo, Loop Manipulation braiding, Braids and Beads - All levels" |
| Anna Crutchley |
| http://acrutchley@braidsociety.com |
| "Anna offers courses on tassel-making, band and fringe weaving, and cord-spinning - mainly for soft furnishing and interior decoration." |
| Valerie Davis (Canada) |
| info@braidsociety.com |
| "I offer courses in Japanese braiding (marudai and takadai). I also oofer courses in making tassels and cords. I teach all levels" |
| Anne Dixon (Norfolk) |
| annedixon@braidsociety.co.uk |
| " Talks and workshops, beginners and beyond: Kumihimo; inkle; tablet; ply-split." |
| Diana East |
| http://www.glass2wear.com/ |
| "Diana offers tuition in glass bead making. She offers a two day Full Professional Grounding Introduction Course. Other courses also available." |
| Julie Hedges (Bromsgrove) |
| htp://www.juliehedges.co.uk |
| " Workshops: Introduction to Ply-splitting; Developments including 3D pieces; Decorative twisted cords. Beginners and for those with some experience. Lectures: Traditional and contemporary Ply-splitting; Researching Ply-splitting in N West India." |
| Edna Gibson |
| egibson@braidsociety.com |
| "Edna offers courses covering Kumihimo, ply-split; cords and tassels; free-end braiding (finger weaving, N & S American). Beginners and intermediate." |
| Maryse Levenson (Colorado, USA) |
| http://ww.fiberexpression.com |
| "Maryse offers 1, 2, 3 or 5 day workshops teaching kumihimo using the marudai" |
| Carole MacAllister |
| carolemacallister@braidsociety.com |
| "Basic Kumihimo (marudai), including making glass beads and silver endcaps for the braids." |
| Masako Kinoshita (NY, USA) |
| http://www.geocities.com/lmbric |
| " Marudai kumihimo; loop-manipulation braiding - All levels. Original recipes." |
| Ruth MacGregor |
| www.spinningforth.com |
| "Workshops: Silk and Spindle: Learn to spin you own silk yarns in less than an hour." |
| Veronica Main (Buckinghamshire) |
| veronicamain@braidsociety.com |
| " Workshops or lectures:- Straw as a textile fibre. (An illustrated tour through the use of straw in costume and fashion). |
| Jennie Parry (Leicester) |
| jennieparry@braidsociety.com |
| " Workshops and lectures on marudai, takadai, ply-split, ethnic embellishments; lectures on kumihimo, braids & bands, ethnic embellishments." |
| Ziggy Rytka |
| http://www.thelucet.co.uk |
| " I teach a one day workshop designed to give students the knowledge and hand skills to go forward into Advanced Lucetting" |
| Ruth Singer |
| http://www.ruthsinger.com |
| "Ruth teaches medieval fingerloop braiding and a range of contemporary techniques for handmade trimmings including fabric tassels and knitting trims." |