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• PRESENTATION: History of Kumihimo with Myra Chang

  • When
    April 11, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    LoveFirst Community- Sixth Street Center 1003 W. Sixth St.

  

  History of Kumihimo with Myra Chang

  April 11, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  First Baptist Church - 1003 W. Sixth St., Loveland CO

  Myra will talk about the background and history of the ancient Japanese art of Kumihimo in Japan and its use in the modern world.

  Presenter Bio:  

  Myra Chang is a professionally trained educator who began weaving 50 years ago.  She offers individual and group instruction in hand weaving, dyeing (both natural and chemical), botanical printing, and kumihimo braiding.  Myra is a member of Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild and Fiber to Finish Guild.  

  Follow Myra at https://tecolotetextiles.weebly.com

  Presentation follows general Guild meeting

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• WORKSHOP: Kumihimo for Use with Modern Textiles

  • Start
    April 11, 2026
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  • End
    April 12, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
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  Discover the timeless Japanese art of kumihimo braiding and learn how to adapt it for contemporary textile applications in this engaging workshop. Using the handheld Maru Dai, students will explore both foundational techniques and creative possibilities for cord-making.  Learn to make braids with two colors for jewelry, ties, and fasteners in weaving, knitting and felting.  All skill levels are welcome.

  
  

  DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:

  Saturday APRIL 11 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at First Baptist Church -1003 West Sixth St., Loveland CO

  Sunday APRIL 12   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Lamms End Studio - 3001 Colt Court, Fort Collins, CO

  Registration Fee:  $90

  Materials provided by Instructor: 

  • Maru Dai
  • Yarns

  Participant materials/equipment to bring:

  • Materials fee of $15
  • Scissors
  • Scotch tape
  • Empty prescription pill bottles with lids with weights (washers, pennies, pebbles, and so on)
  • Note-taking materials

  

  
  

  Instructor Bio: 

  Myra Chang is a member and president of Fiber 2 Finish Fiber Arts Guild of Valencia County and is an active member and president of Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild in Albuquerque.  She is a professionally trained teacher (University of Northern Colorado alumna) and maintains a working studio where she offers instruction and workshops.  She has also taught at HGA Convergence and IWC.  

  
  

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