Register for Thread-Wrapped Christmas Buttons

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Instructor: Karen Smock

Course Description: A temari is a traditional Japanese hand ball (“te” = hand, “mari” = ball) that evolved into a decorative craft featuring intricate thread patterns on a sphere. Its designs are either wrapped or embroidered onto the ball to form a wide variety of beautiful designs. In this class, you will learn how to adapt several of these traditional temari designs into buttons. We will be making large buttons for Christmas ornaments, and use festive threads to give your ornaments a lovely sparkle. Also, to complete your collection of wrapped designs, we will make an Otterbauer star ornament in coordinating threads.

Skill Level: Continuing Beginner

Prerequisite: Some experience with thread-wrapped buttons would be helpful.

Dates: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Time: 9am - 12pm PST

Registration Fee: $45

Kit Description: The kit includes all necessary supplies except a scissors. Instructions will be emailed before class. Karen is still choosing some of the threads for the kit, so it will be available to purchase in a little while.

Students Must Provide: Scissors, pencil

Second Camera: Not required