Chainmail: Japanese Stepping Stones Bracelet (Beginner)

Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner

Create an unusual and contemporary bracelet that originates from the tradition of Japanese chainmail. It’s easy to make and versatile—you could add charms to the large rings if you wish or you could make it necklace length and add a pendant.

The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, polished jump rings (Argentium sterling or copper) and classic, quality toggles in sterling or copper. Makes up to a 9” bracelet.

Technique Focus:Chain mail

Skill Level: Beginner

Price: $30.00 + HST. payment in advance required

Prerequisite: None

Kit Fee : $75 plus taxes for Argentium Sterling or $26 plus taxes for Copper

Need to Bring: Magnifiers/glasses if needed for close-up work. Optional: bring 2 pairs of jewellers’ pliers (chainnose, flatnose, bentnose) if you have them.

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.