Kaga Yubinuki Keychain/Bag Charm Workshop
Kaga Yubinuki Keychain/Bag Charm Workshop
Kaga yubinuki (Kaga thimbles) hail from the Kaga region of Japan, modern day Ishikawa prefecture. They were originally crafted by seamstresses from the silk threads and fabric scraps leftover from sewing kimono. Silk threads are wrapped around a ring base made of paper, bias tape, and silk batting to create hundreds of different patterns. The result is both beautiful and utilitarian: though they can still be used for their original purpose as working thimbles, most contemporary yubinuki are repurposed as jewelry and accessories. Though not well-known even in Japan, the craft has been kept alive thanks to contemporary artists like Onishi Yukiko and Terajima Ayako who have worked to bring it to the attention of a broader audience.
$70 CLASS FEE INCLUDES:
- one 4-hour class
- supplies necessary to complete your project
- 10% discount @ BSCS for three months
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Rachel Charlow Lenz is a multi-disciplinary artist who has spent her life surrounded by Japan. She holds a B.A. in English and Japanese literature, an M.A. in modern Japanese literature and drama, and an M.A.T. in secondary education and has taught in both Japan and the US. Her work, both old and new, is inspired by nature, the interplay of color and pattern, and her belief that art is not limited to the profound, but can also be found in everyday objects. Explore her website at https://www.morigokochi.com/ and on instagram @morigokochi
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