Looking to get a jump start on that New Year’s resolution to learn something new? Join us for a Saami Inspired Mixed Level Bracelet Class! Beginning students will explore triple braiding coiled pewter wire and sewing the finished braid to a softened reindeer hide strip. Advanced students will complete a multiple braided bracelet on a wider reindeer hide strip. Reindeer antler buttons finish off these beautiful bracelets.
When: Saturday January 21, 2017
10-5pm
Where: Norway House
913 E Franklin Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Cost: $40 per student (due upon registration) plus a materials fee paid directly to the instructor the day of class.
Beginner’s fee: $95 Advanced fee: $125
How do I register? This class is offered through Ingebretsen’s in Minneapolis, MN
Green Stone Ring – Crown Trout JewelersGreen Stone Ring – Crown Trout Jewelers
Custom Designed Rings
This is a great example of a custom designed ring using a found stone. This is a “green stone” often found on Isle Royale. The clients wanted something celebrating their love and memories from their time spent on the island. Working with their personal story I created this unique design. The green stone was hand cut to a particular size and shape and set in a custom hand carved 14k white gold mounting. On the back of the ring shank I engraved an aerial view of the island. I loved working on this! Thanks Liz for doing some awesome renderings to represent the island!
Michael Seiler
If you are interested in learning how to make jewelry there is no better way than to work with a master. The benefit to this is that odds are they have made all the mistakes and can put you on a path to success. “Mistake” is not a bad word. It means that they have learned by experience the best way to make jewelry cleanly and efficiently. Many of the classes I have taught have helped advance beginning jewelers ahead in their technical and design development by years. Knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do.
Do your research. Ask yourself a few questions when taking a jewelry class.
How long has my instructor been in the metal arts?
Is the instructor innovative? Can they think outside the box to solve problems?
Have they been awarded for their work?
Personality! If you have a “grumpy Gus” or someone who can only DO and can’t EXPLAIN the process it’s not going to be good for learning. Look for instructors who can talk to you. It makes all the difference in the world.
Contact the learning center and ask about the class and the instructor. Easy breezy!
I hope this helps. Have fun and keep creating! Here are a list of learning centers to get you started.
Crown Trout Jewelers in Lanesboro, Minnesota. This is a great place to take a class! The artists at Crown Trout Jewelers let you work directly in their studio. This gives you the unique chance to see how they create their work and an opportunity to learn from people who are experienced and vetted in the arts. Part of their mission statement is to educate you in the history of the craft as well as the craft itself.You can sign up online or call for more information. 1-888-750-9294
North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota. This is a wonderful and scenic trip to the north shore. The North House Folk School offers many classes in crafts and Saami Bracelets are no exception.Here is a link to their site. Click here
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