CHAIN MAILLE BRACELET: WEEKEND CLASS
INSTRUCTOR - SANDRA BERGQUIST
Are you interested in learning about making chain maille jewelry? You know that Medieval art form that grew out of knight’s armor. How about a day at William Holland learning two patterns that can be used for earrings, bracelets, or necklaces? Depending on your level of expertise, you will learn either Byzantine* and Snake** or Butterfly and Snake. The jump rings used for the chains will be Anodized Aluminum. This material allows the production of lightweight bracelets in a wide variety of colors. Since all required tools and materials will be available, you will only have to bring your interest and willingness to learn something of this very OLD craft. The class fee includes all materials and consumables. However, if precious metal jump rings are desired for the Snake pattern, they will be available for sale at current metals prices. No experience needed just a desire to play with jump rings and create a piece of jewelry. *Byzantine is also known as Birdcage, Bird’s Nest, Etruscan, Fool’s Dilemma, Fool’s Trap, Idiot’s Box, Idiot’s Delight, Idiot’s Trap, King’s Chain, and King’s Link. **Snake is also known as Columbus Chain or Half Persian
Class Fee: $60.00
Est Materials Fee: 0+
Prerequisite: None
Additional Offerings: 5/4, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8
*WH TUITION: $100 Includes Breakfast and Boxed Lunch. No additional charge for lodging if taking a class, the week before or after, $60 lodging fee if needed. Please email tami@lapidaryschool.org to arrange lodging.