Students will braid traditional pewter coiled thread and sew this braid to a reindeer hide strip using acrylic and cotton thread. The Beginning Saami-Inspired Bracelet class will consist of creating a simple double braid bracelet. The techniques used to create these projects will follow the model of an oral tradition passed down over 100 years by the Saami people, the indigenous people of Northern Scandinavia. Students learn by watching and engaging in what is a “living” tradition.

INSTRUCTOR

Liz Bucheit creates jewelry and body adornment inspired by Scandinavian folklore and myth. A goldsmith for over 30 years, she holds a Master’s degree in metalworking and jewelry from the University of Iowa, Iowa City and has trained in traditional jewelry and metalworking techniques in Ireland and Norway. Liz has taught this course and others before at ASI as a part of our regular handcraft programming as well as during the Great Makers Exchange.

MATERIALS FEE

A materials fee of $95 is payable to the instructor.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration is required at least one week in advance; please call for availability after that date.

ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP OFFERED

Students who take this beginning course will be prepared to register for the Advanced Bracelet class on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost:
$55 Members | $65 Nonmembers