Saami Inspired Pewter Thread Bracelet Class by Liz Bucheit

Northern Scandinavia is the land of the midnight sun, the northern lights

and the Saami, a nomadic tribal group that follows the migration of the

reindeer. Traditional Saami adornment incorporated elements of their

northern landscape- softened reindeer leather and sculpted antler. In this

course we will explore the traditional techniques of triple braiding coiled

pewter wire and sewing the finished braid to a softened reindeer hide

strip. A reindeer antler button finishes off the bracelet. With a 30 year

background in Scandinavian jewelry arts, Liz uses the finest quality

reindeer hide and pewter wire comprised of 96% tin and 4% silver

imported directly from Sweden.

NOTE: There is an additional $95 fee to cover the cost of supplies that Liz will collect at the beginning of class.

About the Instructor:

Liz Bucheit creates jewelry and body adornment inspired by her

Scandinavian ancestry and keeps close ties to her heritage by drawing

inspiration from Nordic 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 won

numerous competitions and been awarded grants from the

Minnesota State Arts Board, McKnight Foundation, Sons of Norway

and the SE Minnesota Arts Council. Most recently, she was the

recipient of a American Scandinavian grant, which allowed Liz to

travel to Norway to research, study, and document Sami silverwork

traditions.

She has exhibited in museums and cultural centers and her bridal

tiaras and wedding jewelry are in many collections. Liz is an active

speaker on the topic of Norwegian filigree work and conducts workshops and classes in jewelry design

and fabrication. She owns and operates Crown Trout Jewelers in Lanesboro, MN with partner and

fellow goldsmith Michael Seiler. Visit www.crowntrout.com

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