Instructor:    Julie Boudreaux

Date:              Thursay April 17, 2025

Time:              10:00am - 1:00pm

Skill Level: All Levels

Age Limit: 14 and Over

Maximum Class Size:  4

​Class Fee:  $80.00

Kit Fee:  Included in class fee    

 

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:

Julie began creating jewelry over fifteen years ago. She is talented, creative and qualified to teach just about anything: all types of metal and silversmithing, Precious Metal Clay (PMC), wire works, sheet metals, wire wrapping, fused glass, lampwork glass, wire and beading techniques. She has studied at the prestigious William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, at Rio Grande, and she is a certified PMC artisan. Her work can be seen at Gallery 782 in Biloxi, MS

 

Note:

Examples of Viking Knitting were found in archaeological sites in Scandinavia and also in the British Isles. Many of these dated back to at least the 8th ,  9th and 10th centuries the time of the Vikings. It was used to make bracelets, trim on clothing  and other decorative items. Viking Knit is also known as Trichinopoly Chain. ​Handmade chains have been found in Viking treasure troves in Scandinavia which were made from melted down coins and turned into fine wire.

 

 NOTE:

Soldering is joining two or more metal pieces together using a torch and  filler metal known as “solder” which melts at a lower temperature then the workpieces. When done right it provides a strong, invisible joints that hold pieces together securely. Understanding jewelry soldering basics is the key to elevating your metalsmithing skills and it has  endless design possibilities.

 

Class description:   

Knitting wire into a beautiful cuff bracelet and is an art form that dates back to the Viking time where you hand braid wire in a knitting pattern to form this unique bracelet. Julie will show you how to simplify the process  and as an added plus she will teach you how to solder the ends. The new look is a cuff rather than a bracelet. 

  

You will Learn:  

Using copper wire you will learn how to form wire into a cuff, what type of wire to use, how to knit wire, how to cut wire to the correct length for your size bracelet, how to use a dowel to wrap the wire, soldering the ends, annealing, quenching, picking, best gauge wire to use to make this beautiful cuff.

 

Skills Covered:  

Correctly sizing wire, knitting wire, using a dowel, gauge wire to use and form the knit into a cuff, soldering, annealing, quenching, pickling and finishing techniques.

 

Kit to Include:  

Everything needed to complete this project. 

 

Skill Level: 

No experience necessary.

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Tools to Bring:  

None, You will use studio tools.

 

What to Wear:

Old clothes or comfortable cloths.  Apron, latex gloves, safety glasses  and mask will be provided if needed.

 

Where:

SAS by Design Studio                                                                                                6170 Larkwood ln                                                                                                        Long Beach, MS 39560

Questions?: 

Email:  sasbydesign@aol.com

Call:  228-864-9138

 

Please Note:

One seat per person per class.  Space is limited so please do not bring any guests or children with you to class.

Classes will start on time.

 

To Register:  Submit Payment

 

Cancellation Policy:

No refunds are provided if you cannot attend your scheduled class.  You may send someone in your place if you let us know to expect them.  We reserve the right to cancel a class at anytime.  If that happens, for any reason, you will receive a full refund.  In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule the class or give a full refund.