Workshop series
Traditional Japanese EmbroideryA workshop series in traditional Japanese embroidery (nihon shishu) with Kay Stanis, certified by Kurenai Kai. Up to six phases are taught at once — each taken in order — and it's open to anyone interested. A photo from this event
Coming up
Upcoming workshopsThe next Traditional Japanese Embroidery workshops. Click any event for details and to register.
Looking for everything at once? See the full calendar Phases are taken in order — new students start at Phase 1. Questions? Email inquiry@needleworkguildmn.org.
The tradition
An age-old artTraditional Japanese embroidery is a centuries-old practice of silk and metallic threads worked on silk. Guild member and Kurenai Kai–certified teacher Kay Stanis leads two in-person workshops a year — the venue is announced with each one — guiding students through the phases of the curriculum at their own pace. Up to six phases are taught at once, but each must be completed in order. Work in progress
Silk & gold threads
A completed phase
Good to know
Common questionsDo I need experience?No — beginners start at Phase 1, and the curriculum builds step by step. Can I join partway through?Each phase must be taken in order, so new students begin at Phase 1. Who teaches it?Kay Stanis, a Guild member certified by Kurenai Kai. Is it open to non-members?Yes — the workshops are open to anyone interested.
Get started
Begin your first phaseNew workshops are posted on the calendar. Open to members and non-members alike — start at Phase 1 and work at your own pace. |