Byzantine for Beginners (2 sessions)
Discover how to do chainmaille!
Are you chainmaille-curious? This is beginner-friendly class with Gillian Clarke emphasizes the basic skills while you learn how to make the most iconic of all chainmaille pattern: Byzantine. Includes a one hour follow-up class for questions and problem solving.
This class will be held in two sessions: Tuesday, April 6, 6:00 – 8:00pm; and Tuesday, April 13, 6:30 – 7:30pm.
Type of class: Virtual. A few days prior to the class you will be sent an email containing the class instructions and the electronic link to the Zoom class. Once these instructions have been sent, refunds and cancellations will not be permitted.
Kit fee: Custom kits can be arranged. Please contact the instructor at gillian@layer9.net; allowing plenty of time for mailing.
Skill level: Beginner
Prerequisite: N/A
Technique: Chainmaille
Have for class:
- Tools: Two pairs of pliers suitable for chainmaille. Flat nose pliers are preferred, but bent nose are OK. Contact the teacher if you are unsure. These work well: https://www.beadfx.com/catalogue/pliers-c-216_506/tools-flat-nose-pliers-dazzleit-classic-slim-p-36038.html
- Materials: Anodized aluminum jump rings; Size 18 swg 5/32” in two colours, about 100 rings each. Available from www.theringlord.com or contact the teacher.
Of special note: the class patterns and instructions from our classes are for your personal use only. Please respect the intellectual property of our artists/instructors by not sharing, selling, or teaching the patterns you receive from the classes you take.
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Gillian Clarke
Gillian retired early from an unsatisfying corporate job and is now exercising her creative side and dying her hair odd colours. She is a self-taught chainmailler who loves to share her obsession. www.GForceJewelry.com