Braids 2025 - Rocking Braids and Bands

Braids 2025: Rocking Braids & Bands is the sixth International conference on braids and narrow weaves and held jointly by the American Kumihimo Society and The Braid Society.  The conference is scheduled for June 15-21, 2025 at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.

Four full days of classes, daily keynote speakers,  plus one day filled with a variety of field trips including behind the scenes tours at the Museum of Art.

Registration will remain open until the end of April 2025. 

While some classes are full already, there are many open ones that appeal to a variety of students: from weavers, braiders, to lace makers, and just pain curious artists.  We have classes on tablet weaving, inkle loom weaving, ply-split braiding, sprang, kumihimo (Madurai and Takadai), and a variety of other techniques such as lace making, temari ball embroidery, tassel making, designing garments with braids, creativity, and much more.

Do not miss this great opportunity to learn from international renowned teachers and scholars and meet kindred spirits from around the world.