Join Adrienne for her first in-depth virtual marudai course exploring multiple braid structures within the Edo yatsu family of braids. The lesson plans start with the basic 8-strand Edo yatsu braid and progress in difficulty with each introduction of a new braid throughout the sessions. Each braid will build on previous structures giving students a better understanding of the intricacies of the different variations. Students will learn the fundamentals of hand movements, color placement and the repetition of sequences.
| Module 1 | Materials, Supplies, Required Equipment and Course Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Course Prerequisites |
| Unit 2 | Materials & Supplies |
| Unit 3 | Braiding Equipment |
| Module 2 | Session 1 - Edo Yatsu |
| Unit 1 | Materials, Supplies & Equipment Review |
| Unit 2 | Edo-yatsu |
| Unit 3 | Kawari Edo yatsu I |
| Unit 4 | Yatsu-Oimatsu |
| Unit 5 | Tsuri-ito-Edo-yatsu |
| Unit 6 | Tsuri-ito-kawari-Edo-yatsu |
| Unit 7 | Kawari Edo yatsu 2 |
| Unit 8 | Zoom Class August 29th, 2020 |
| Unit 9 | Student Braid Samples - Edo Yatsu |
| Unit 10 | Q&A Edo-Yatsu |
| Module 3 | Session 2 - Introduction to Oimatsu |
| Unit 1 | Oimatsu Basics |
| Unit 2 | Oimatsu Color Set-ups |
| Unit 3 | Braiding with Alternative Materials |
| Unit 4 | Beaded Cords with Fiber Cords |
| Unit 5 | Designing and Repetitions |
| Unit 6 | Add or Reduce Fiber |
| Unit 7 | Student Braid Samples - Oimatsu |
| Unit 8 | Q&A Oimatsu |
| Module 4 | Session 3 - Designing Braids |
| Unit 1 | Ishidatami |
| Unit 2 | Kagome-gumi |
| Unit 3 | Infinite Variations |
| Unit 4 | Student Braid Samples |
| Unit 5 | Q & A Designing Braids |
| Module 5 | Course Review with Q&A - General Kumihimo Questions |
| Unit 1 | Fiber Tips and Q&A |