Chain Maille Bracelet Weekend - Sandra Bergquist

Chain Maille Bracelet Weekend - Sandra Bergquist

Class | Available

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5/25/2024 (one day)

9:00 AM-5:00 PM EDT on Sat

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$100.00

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, 5/11, 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.

Bergquist, Sandra

Sandra's interest in wire art began with a two-hour class in wire wrapping in 2004. When she wanted to go beyond that initial course, she was directed to William Holland. To repay what she has called "The Gift of William Holland", she vowed that, if she ever became good enough, she would teach every chance she got. Consequently, Sandra (who started teaching in 2008) has taught for numerous organizations in a wide variety of settings. In addition to teaching wire and chain at William Holland and to members of her rock and gem club, she is currently providing private lessons while also conducting workshops in her home area. Because her workshops include students of widely varying skill levels and interests, Sandra has become adept at managing groups with multiple, concurrent projects.