JEC looks forward to Bead Class 2009, August 4-15, with Ms. Reiko Matsukawa again returning to the JEC classroom to lead instruction. Registration is now open, so please download our class application below if you are interested in attending. Scroll down to see class schedule and information on the new Special Project 2009 to be taught at the class. We hope you will be beading with us this summer!

2009 Bead Class Applications

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Bead Class at JEC 2009 Application-Updated 4/2009

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Bead Class at JEC 2009 Application-Updated 4/2009

Bead Embroidery Bag: Textbook, by Reiko Matsukawa

To download BEAD PROJECT Order Forms, click here

Japanese Bead Embroidery

At the Japanese Embroidery Center we offer, in addition to instruction in traditional Japanese embroidery, classes in the fine art of Japanese Bead Embroidery.

Japanese Bead Embroidery is the integration of beads into Japanese embroidery design and techniques. Japanese beadwork traces its origins to the Meiji period in Japan (1868-1912). The influence of Western tastes and fashions on Meiji society brought about an application of Japanese beadwork to traditional Western accoutrements, producing such highly popular accessories as the beaded handbag. The 20th century witnessed a global embracing of the craft, with top Western fashion houses selling the finest silk, lace, velvet and rich brocades enhanced by Japanese bead workers. The exportation of the traditions of Kurenai-Kai (school founded in pre-World War II Japan by the late Master Saito) to America in the last two decades by Reiko Matsukawa of Japan has brought to JEC in Atlanta the finest in bead embroidery instruction.

As in our other classes, JEC's beadwork classes are divided into phases of technical and artistic advancement:

• Phase I
• Phase II
• Phase III
• Phase IV
• Phase V

(JEC also offers a Special Project for the student who didn't get enough beading from our traditional five phases!)

In the course of beadwork classes, students will enjoy close instruction under Ms. Matsukawa in developing their beading skills to the fullest potential.

Registration for Bead Class 2009 is here. Please submit application along with tuition payment to reserve your seat. Please see our information about our 450 Club to see about discounted tuition on classes, including All Phases Class, Bead Class, etc.

2009 Beads Class Schedule

Tuition Materials August 4-5   Beads  Phase I (Flower piece-eyeglasses case or small gift wrapping) $90.00   $50.00   August 6-8   Beads  Phase II (Calm Flow folio) $135.00 $120.00 Beads  Phase III (Poppy pouch) $135.00 $120.00 August 10-12     Beads  Phase IV (Floral Melody) $150.00 $350.00* Beads  Phase IV (Peacock decorative mat) $150.00 $200.00 Beads  Phase V (pochette)     $150.00 $180.00 August 13-15 Special  project 2003-02 (Peacock purse) $150.00 $170.00 Special  project 2003-03 (Petal purse) $150.00 $90.00 Special  project 2004 (Chic purse) $150.00 $170.00 Special project 2006 (Velvet Elegance) $150.00 $180.00 Special project 2007 (Check purse) $150.00 $200.00* Special project 2007 (Hishi-kohana handbag) $150.00 $340.00* Special project 2008 (Wave Purse) $150.00 $170.00 Special project 2009 (Flower Mist Rising) $150.00 $340.00* Challenge project Camellia bag $150.00 $180.00* Challenge project Arabesque bag (brown) $150.00 $120.00 Challenge project Arabesque bag (white & pink) $150.00 $200.00*

*Amount includes price of clasp and chain. Fixing charges, to be done professionally in Japan, are additional ($120.00-$150.00).