Beginning Chainmaille

Discover the versatility of chainmaille by linking colored jump rings to make 2 pairs of earrings. The techniques you’ll learn are also useful for jewelry repair. It’s a good idea to start out with this class if you’ve never done chainmaille or have limited wire experience. Advanced students are welcome to take this class, too. You’ll be able to create your own designs or follow one of the class samples using a variety of colors and sizes not used in any other chainmaille class.

Instructor: Kat Wisniewski or Rebeca Mojica

1 hours, $25.00 No experience necessary. All materials included.

Dates: Sat. March 20 11-12, Sat. May 1, 11-12

Intermediate Chainmaille Earrings

Learn the basic Japanese Cross pattern, a diamond motif that looks almost Celtic in origin. Create up to three pairs of earrings by varying color, jump ring sizes, and connection points. You can follow specific patterns or create your own designs.

Instructor: Kat Wisniewski or Rebeca Mojica

1.5 hrs., $28.00 All Materials Included. *Pre-requisite: Any Chainmaille class

Dates: Sat. March 20, 12:30-2, Sat. May 1, 12:30-2

Celtic Visions Star Pendant

Use jump rings to create a striking star-shaped design, perfect as either a pendant or a holiday ornament. You can even customize your project with colored rings. Students will complete one piece in class and receive enough materials to make a second project. (Many students will be able to complete both Celtic Visions Stars in class.)Pre-requisite: Any Chainmaille class

Instructor: Rebeca Mojica

$55, 3 hrs, Materials included

Date: Sat. Apr. 17, 12-3

Double Spiral is a classic design--simple yet elegant. All rings are doubled for strength and to help the weave stay properly twisted. Students will also receive a pattern and supplies to make "Wiggle" (Mobius), another weave in the spiral family. These weaves are a great introduction to the chainmaille classes. It's a good idea to start out with this class if you've never done maille before or have limited wire experience. We'll go over some basic ways to properly open and close jump rings, and you'll become comfortable keeping a pair of pliers in each hand as you weave. No experience necessary

Instructor: Rebeca Mojica

$55, 3 hrs, Materials included

Date: Sat. May 1, 2:30-5:30

^{Spiral II (aka Jens Pind - Advanced)}

Jens Pind is a deceptively complicated weave. Easy to do once you get the hang of it, but often tricky to start. You'll receive starter pieces to learn the weave, and at the end of the class, you can practice starting it yourself. Advanced students can attempt to master the intricate 5-ring version of the weave (Jens Pind Linkage 5). *Prerequisite: Any 2 chainmaille classes

Instructor: Vanessa Walilko

$55, 3 hrs, Materials included

Date: Sun, June 20, 2-5

Helm Chain (Beginning)

Helm Chain features orbital rings that aren't linked through other rings, but rather are locked in place by the surrounding rings. Learn a trick for speedweaving this pattern, and explore ways to create intricate variations. You'll receive enough rings to make a substantial bracelet by linking strands of Helm Chain together. *Prerequisite: Any chainmaille class

Instructor: Vanessa Walilko

$35, 1.5 hrs, Materials included

Date: Sun, June 20, 12-1:30

Roundmaille (Intermediate)

This class focuses on learning Inverted Round and Roundmaille, but you'll also get a brief introduction to two intricate variations: Turkish Round and Captive Inverted Round. Receive a handy cheat sheet with recommended ring sizes for most variations. *Prerequisite: Any 2 chainmaille classes

Instructor: Kat Wisniewski

$55, 3 hrs, Materials included

Date: Sat., May 15, 11:30-2:30

Dragonscale (Very Advanced)

A very advanced weave, Dragonscale uses two precise sizes of rings: the smaller rings fit exactly inside the larger ones. Layering these rings creates a look similar to animal scales. Dragonscale is flexible and particularly pleasing to the touch. Learn a way to speed-weave Dragonscale, and use optional rubber rings (already "pre-closed") to speed the process even more. You'll learn how to permanently close this weave in on itself for a seamless finish. *Prerequisite: Any 3 chainmaille classes

Instructor: Vanessa Walilko

$60, 4 hrs, Materials included

Date: Sun., March 7, 12-4