Parallel Chain Bracelet

Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner

Create a Parallel Chain bracelet that is delightful to wear—it’s narrow, but uses a heavier gauge of sterling silver that gives it presence.

Learn to create the parallel chainmail pattern and how to work to professional standards when using pliers and jump rings. Find out about sources & resources for materials and chain designs. We will discuss creative options for future projects that build on the skills you have learned.

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), and Fred Zweig (silverwork).

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

Technique Focus: Parallel chain pattern. Tool-using skills.

Skill Level: Beginner

Prerequisite: none

Time:

2 1/2 hour class.

Price: $30.00 (+GST), payment in advance required

Supplies: $69 plus PST & GST

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)

or email info@beadfx.com

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.