Double Button Knot

Instructor: Angela Peace

Course Outline

Have you ever wondered about those little woven buttons on traditional Chinese clothing?  Well now the mystery is solved with this easy to learn knot.

The double button knot can be tied alone or in multiples to make a special necklace cord or tied between beads to add texture to a design.  This knot works well with rat-tail, leather and waxed cotton cord and many other materials.

This class will teach how to successfully tie the knot, how to use it in designs and how to apply it to make pair of earrings.

There will be lots of cord and bead choice to satisfy everyone’s individuality and creativity.

Skill Level: Beginner

Prerequisite: N/A

Technique:  Chinese Knotting and Fiber Design

Price: $45 (+HST), payment in advance required

Supplies: Kits for all projects available for purchase at $10 (+ tax). Course kit includes printed colour instructions, practice cords, earring cord, 925 findings and take home cord.

Need to Bring: Enthusiasm!

To enroll in this class, please call 416.701.1373

or toll free 877.473.2323

(877.473.BEAD)

General Class Deposit Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Notice given 5 days prior will be converted to store credit. Cancellation after that will forfeit the deposit.

Instructor Bio:

Angela studied Chinese knotting while living in Hong Kong.  In that energized environment, surrounded by exceptional knotted art she found her passion and saw the endless possibilities for weaving traditional fiber and stone into bold contemporary jewelry. Angela continues to explore new and traditional fiber techniques and how they relate to jewelry design

Angela has recently relocated to Toronto from Mexico where she showed in both local and state shows.