Viking knit jewelry with Melba Granlund

Explore an ancient wire technique known as Viking Knit. The technique is not actually knitting, but made when wire is manipulated in a circular, looping fashion. Viking Knit artifacts have been found in Viking grave goods in the form of jewelry and garment trim.

In this class, students will use metal wires similar to what was used during the Viking era to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet. The technique can also be used to craft earrings and necklaces.

The class is from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm and includes a 30 min. break for lunch

The class will be held in the Galleri of Norway House, which currently has an textile exhibit curartted by the Weaver's Guild. The class fee includes Galleri admission.

What to Bring: jewelry making tools, paper and pen or pencil for taking notes, brown bag lunch, or you may purchase food at the Norway House Kaffe Bar. Tools may be borrowed from the instructor.

Materials Fee payable to Instructor: $15 for all materials needed to make one bracelet. Additional materials will be available for purchase.

Please note: Norway House does not refund class fees. Double check and be sure you can attend on the date for which you registered.

Host or Publisher Norway House