Snake Knot and Phoenix Knot Cords

Instructor: Angela Peace

Course Outline

This course will introduce you to the traditional art of Chinese cord making.

Learn to tie a snake knot, a phoenix knot, and a double connection knot. These knots can be tied to create unique colour coordinated cords for pendants, focals or beads.

How to incorporate these techniques into your jewelry designs, and accessories, will also be discussed.

Skill Level: Beginner

Prerequisite: None

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

Supplies: $12 Course kit includes printed instructions, practice cords and sufficient cord to make up to a 20inch snake or phoenix knot cord. Lots of colour choice to satisfy your creativity.

Bring your favourite pendant to class for that perfect colour match.

Stone pendants and kits will also be available for purchase.

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 and Kumihimo while living in Hong Kong.

During those years surrounded by exceptional knotted art, she found her passion and realized the endless possibilities for weaving the warmth of fiber and the coolness stone into bold contemporary jewelry.

Today, Angela continues to explore new and traditional fibers, knots and techniques and how they relate to jewelry design and fabrication.

Her work has been shown and recognized at the state and local levels in Mexico and Canada.