October 1, 2006 - Well, it's finally come to this: Due to the abuse of spamming and scamming, intented for honorable people to connect and find others in their area to help learn temari, I've had to remove the names and emails listing from public view on Temarkai.  Unfortunately many of us that are part of the list have, over the last few months (and continuing with increasing frequency) have been "asked" to "tutor" some "Sheik's son" or some other equally rediculous scenario (actually some of the notes would be downright laughable if it wasn't so sad) - one of several abuse scams that have been generated.  While I regret having to give in to these kinds of people that attempt to ruin the internet experience for everyone, I would regret even more someone being caught up in the sams or worse. As it is, apparently sometimes these notes also are carrying viruses embedded in the emails as well; even if you don't fall for the scam, if the email is opened you can also be hit with computer damage.

       First of all - please, please stay up to date with protecting your indentity and your computer - see the information contained on the Internet Safety Page that is offered on Temarikai.com (many private webmasters have unofficially agreed to ban together to try to keep their readers informed on internet safety and remind them to be using precautions and good surfing habits, simply as public service).

       Secondly - since listing names and emails as we have been doing for years on Temarikai.com for good purposes has become victim to the scamming and spamming abuses of others, we need to come up with a safer and more protected method. I very much want continue offering the potential for teachers, crafters and would-be crafters from connecting with each other, so the lists will be maintained offline.

        Teachers: If you were on the lists as of today (10/1/06) you are still there, and I will place you in touch with someone seeking in-person temari help in your area. If you would like to join the list, drop me an email and I'll add you in. Rest assured that the "matching" is in your control - when I receive a request, YOU (the teacher) will be contacted by me, with the email and name of the person seeking assistance. You can choose to reply to them on your own or not, no questions asked or explanations needed after you get the note from me. YOUR name and email will NOT be given to the person asking.   I very much would like to continue to be able to allow us all to foster helping each other out, but at the same time eliminate the obvious abuses that have been taking over. To be added to the database email me with your name, city, state.

        To those wishing to find a temari teacher:  - drop me a note with your name, address and phone number and I will put you in touch with someone in your area, if there is one. That person will get in touch with you by email if they are interested.  This service is offered as an informal database of folks interested in teaching Temari (teaching is used loosley, as there are folks here that don't feel they are "teachers" but are happy to help beginners get going) in their locales. In the tradition of Temari we are all students, but then again that does not say that students can't help other students.

        Please note that this service is for contact purposes only - it is up to each individual as to whether they are interested in doing private lessons, small groups or larger classes, and if there is a charge or not. Individual  teachers set their own terms of rates and payment if there is a tuition charge. This is offered in good faith, and in any and all cases, I only offer the opportinity to connect, and accept no responsibilty thereafter. It is up to each individual to manage themselves and protect themselves.

Areas with interested teachers:

City	State/Country
Fairhope	Alabama   USA
White Hall	Arkansas  USA
Phoenix	Arizona  USA
Chandler	Arizona  USA
Palo Alto & Bay Area	California  USA
LosAngeles Area	California  USA
Redding/Bella Vista	California  USA
Wine Country/North SF Area	California  USA
Santa Ana	California  USA
Centennial	Colorado USA
Windsor	Connecticut   USA
Hartford	Connecticut   USA
Venice	Florida  USA
Longboat Key	Florida USA
Cumming	Georgia  USA
Springfield	Illinois  USA
Fort Wayne	Indiana  USA
Morgantown	Kentucky USA
Louisville	Kentucky  USA
Easthampton	Massachusetts USA
Peabody	Massachusetts  USA
Jackson	Michigan  USA
Kalamazoo	Michigan,   USA
Rochester	Minnesota  USA
Bloomington	Minnesota  USA
Bay St. Louis	Mississippi USA
Kansas City	Missouri  USA
Lincoln	Nebraska  USA
Las Vegas	Nevada USA
Hudson	New Hampshire USA
Poughkeepsie	New York    USA
Tonowanda (near Buffalo)	New York   USA
Berea	Ohio   USA
West Chester	Ohio  USA
Howard/Mount Vernon	Ohio USA
Greenville	South Carolina
Sweet Valley	Pennsylvania  USA
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania  USA
Coopersburg	Pennsylvania  USA
Nashville	Tennessee  USA
Richmond	Virginia  USA
Alexandria,  (And Frederick MD)	Virginia  USA
Cheney	Washington  USA
Kemmerer	Wyoming  USA
Outside the US:
Bundaberg, Queensland	Australia
Vancouver/Chilliwack BC	Canada
Oldmeldrum	Aberdeen, Scotland
Toulouse	France
Grolloo	The Netherlands
Den Helder  (80km north of Amsterdam)	The Netherlands