We will visit China, Korea and Japan in our journey through East Asian Embroidery. The talk will include dates, maps and images from museum as well as personal collection pieces. Images in the presentation are supported with pieces, which include kimono, Chinese robes and other assorted pieces from my personal collection to illustrate the talk. Participants are encouraged to bring show and tell pieces.

Time: 1 hour.

Discover the basics in Silk and Metal thread tradition.  It covers the history of the threads of yesterday and today.

Time: 1 hour.

The lecture includes images and actual pieces, including kimonos, Chinese robes and other assorted pieces from my personal collection. Participants are encouraged to bring show and tell pieces.

Time: 1 hour.

A brief history of color and other visual images. A hands-on activity is fun for all.

Time: 1 to 3 hours with hands-on.

A brief history of buttons and their uses. The lecture ends with a hands-on project. All will make a silk ribbon decorated button.

Kit cost: $15.00.

Time: 1 to 3 hours  with hands-on time to make buttons.

A presentation on Japanese Embroidery based on the traditions of Kurenai Kai.

Time: 1 hour.

This lecture will trace the history and the evolution of metal thread from very early times. It will cover metal threads evolution from #1 Japan metal thread to the western style broad plate and purls. I will bring samples of different techniques that use metal threads as embellishment. 

Time: 1 hour.

We will trace the history of this form of Japanese Embroidery. Rozashi history begins in very early times in Japan and has survived through the ages. All stitches are upright; all threads are silk or a combination with other fibers/metals and silk. We will explore its history into the 20th and 21st centuries.

Time: 1 hour.