Workshops / Programs

Ply-Split Braiding is found in the Thar Desert region of NW India / Pakistan.  It is a technique used by the Camel Herdsmen for bridles and tack for their camels.  Peter Collingwood studied and documented this technique and brought it to the Textile Art World.  I was introduced to this technique and enjoy using my hand-dyed threads for twisiting my cords to make jewelry.  I also am discovering using this techique for 3-D opjects.

I am available for programs for groups to explain and demonstrate this technique as well as workshops for both jewelry and 3-D objects.

This 5hr. class is to introduce you to the Ply-Split Braiding Technique.  You will complete a braided bracelet made from hand-dyed cords. 

Supplies provided:  Gripfid tool, Instructions, cords and findings

2 sessions

The first 7hr. session will be spent discovering the many differnet options for starting your vessel by sampling with short cords.  You will then design and start your vessel.

The second 4hr. session is to work on completing your vessel and sharing the techniques learned with other students.

Supplies provided:  Sample cord kit and Vessel cord kit

Pre-requesite:  Ply-Split I or II

This 4hr. class is to further discover the different patterns that can be done in Ply-Split Braiding.  We will work with short cords to learn and practice multiple different patterns, color placement, and different options for starts and findings.  You will learn how to twist cords and make a set of solid color cords for your next project which we will plan and start in class.

Pre requisite:  Ply-Split I

Supplies Provided:  Cord Kit for samples