Caribbean Blue or Green Mobius Bracelet

Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner

Course Outline: This bracelet was inspired by the blue and green colours of the Caribbean Sea. It starts with the rare, blue Larimar gemstone found only in the Dominican Republic, and continues with the reflective vitrail greens of Swarovski™  Rivoli crystals. Larimar Links are set in sterling, and the Rivoli Crystals are set into copper links—and then connected together with Mobius balls of intertwined rings. Outstanding!

I will bring several samples of jewelry to show a range of ways to use the Mobius ball segments.

Skill Level: Beginner

Prerequisite: None

Price: $30.00 + HST. payment in advance required

Kit/Supplies: The silver kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling jump rings in three sizes, sterling and Larimar links, and a sterling toggle clasp.

The copper kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, copper jump rings in three sizes, Swarovski Rivoli crystals, copper link frames, and a copper snap clasp.

There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet. All rings are saw-cut and polished.

All tools supplied for class use. Optional: eyeglasses or magnifiers, task light (Ott), personal tools.

Kit Fee: $120 plus taxes for Sterling Bracelet

Kit Fee: $32 plus taxes for Copper Bracelet

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: Marilyn has a passion for creating jewellery. This is her new lease on a life — she is a retired teacher and school-board computer consultant.

Three interwoven paths are developing in her life. The first is a love of pattern and design from different eras and cultures and its reflection in her bead work and designs. The second is her enjoyment of teaching adults, and the third is the satisfaction of developing beadwork kits with clear, step-by-step directions and diagrams that really work with learners. Many of her beading skills were self-taught using books, the internet, and trial and error but she enjoys seeking out and travelling to learn from experts such as Don Pierce, Virginia Blakelock & Carol Perrenoud (bead loom), William Hodge, Marla Gassner, & David Chatt (off-loom beading), Jennie Might (bead crochet), Bette Kelley (broadcollars), Rod Owen (Kumihimo), Jennifer Campbell & Sharilyn Miller (wirework), Jay Humphreys (PMC), Fred Zweig (silverwork), and Joni Kisro (chainmaille).

She teaches classes in Waterloo Region, Toronto, Texas and Arizona.