Temari Ball Class in October

In Friday nights in October we are planning on scheduling a temari ball class.  Temari balls are a traditional Chinese handicraft that were introduced to Japan approximately 600 years ago. Originally a way for the daughter's of the aristocracy to show their needle skills, the temari ball became a children's toy and traditional new years symbol of goodwill. Now you can learn this deceptively simple craft.

Class will be held on Friday nights in October from 6:30 - 8:30. We will be creating 4 designs over our four week class. These make really excellent Christmas tree ornaments but are beautiful displayed year-round in a shallow bowl. Previous sewing or embroidery experience is not required. This class is excellent for the novice sewer. Class will cost $25.00 for the four week run.

Materials needed for this class will be:

~At least 4 styrofoam balls (between 2 - 3" size)

~1-2 skeins of yarn

~2-4 spools of thread similar in color/tone to the yarn (this is a great chance to get rid of the "mystery thread" in the back of your collection.)

~an assortment of embroidery floss (if you don't already have embroidery floss, any pack of multiple colors will do. You will need at least 6 half-skeins of colors to get started.)

~a package of pearl headed pins (at least 2 colors)

~set of needles appropriate for working with yarn

~Piece of scrap paper
~Scissors

~Pen/pencil

Optional matierals:

~Metallic thread / embroidery floss for accents

~1/8"-1/4" accent ribbon (if creating Christmas tree ornaments)

~thimbol

~seam ripper

~pincushion