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Studying Japanese Embroidery
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Instruction in the basic techniques of traditional Japanese embroidery is an orderly progression of phases that should be taken in turn. While there are about fifty basic techniques, some phases cover a number of procedures, and others focus on only one. Along with instruction in technique goes hand-in-hand an introduction to the symbolism and color usage that form part of the tradition of traditional Japanese embroidery. The following list will give you some information about the material covered at each level. Instructors who have studied these techniques and are now teaching in the Kurenai-Kai tradition have some leeway in the selection of the pieces they will use to make up their own curriculum, but the overall accomplishment remains the same. Open Classroom Sessions are held multiple times a year for students at all levels who have previously studied traditional Japanese embroidery. Students may bring work in progress to receive help as needed, or they may select a project geared to their skill level under the direction of the teacher. |
Classes at JEC
New Students Class
is for those with no experience in Japanese Embroidery. Simple techniques introduce the novice to basic embroidery concepts.
All Phases Class
is for experienced students whom are working on new or ongoing projects classified at phase levels I-XX. The student's embroidering skills are developed through formal instruction in new techniques.
Open Class
is an extra time for JEC members intermediate and above to bring in their ongoing work. A teacher is present to help as needed, but there will be no formal instruction and new phases cannot be started. These sessions are not designed to replace basic class time.
Phase X Class
reviews all of the techniques learned in the previous nine phases. Phase X is available to students who have completed phases I-IX.
Teachers Class
open only to students who have attended Phase X class at the Center, represents the embroiderer's attainment to teacher level.
Advanced Class
introduces the Phase X student to more challenging designs. Available to all students who have completed the first ten phases.
Bead Embroidery Class
teaches a companion art to the traditional embroidery classes we offer. Through the integration of beads into the fabric of Japanese embroidery design, the pupil adapts his or her embroidering skills to the creation of beautiful beadwork projects. Open to all students.
Young Students Class
is an introductory course intended to pass on to the next generation the thousand-year old tradition of nuidoTM ("Way of Embroidery"). A focused atmosphere for study is maintained and parental participation is encouraged. Open to the children and grandchildren of current JEC members. Please contact us to find out if your child is eligible for our Young Students Class
The class day is from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, including one hour for lunch. Please bring a sack lunch!
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