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Japanese Fabric Beadmaking
Learn to create hand-rolled beads made from vintage Japanese recycled or remnant fabric. This is a two day workshop, 2 hours each workshop.
program overview
Learn to create hand-rolled beads made from vintage Japanese recycled or remnant fabric. This is a two day workshop, 2 hours each workshop. During the first class, students will choose from distinctive Japanese fabrics and learn the process of cutting, preparing the fabric and the rolling techniques to create handmade beads. For the second workshop the participants will return with the fabric beads they have completed at home and will learn how to design and assemble a personal jewelry piece incorporating their fabric beads with a variety of provided glass and stone beads.
Materials fee includes fabric, adhesive, beads, wire and findings.
instructor Overview
Delynda DeLeon
DeLynda DeLeon creates custom works of wearable art. She began designing jewelry over 45 years ago as a way to escape the stresses of her job as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with people with mental and substance abuse issues. The last 20 years DeLynda has been creating one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces utilizing the hand-rolled Japanese fabric beads that she makes. Her designs have been exhibited and sold in art galleries and boutiques throughout California and Hawaii and most recently at San Francisco Asian Art Museum. Retiring in 2009, Ms. DeLeon now has time to share her art form with others.
Membership Has It’s Benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Membership helps support our programs, events, and financial aid programs.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Fridays Weekly · 2 Weeks
August 28 – September 4, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, August 28, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Experience Level
BeginningAge(s)
18-overRegistration Cost:
$80
Materials Fee:
$15
Total Registration Cost:
$95
