Wire Woven Jewelry with Viking Knit Chain

Wire Woven Jewelry with Viking Knit Chain

Instructor: Laurel Gutenberg
🗓 Class Dates: Three Thursday Sessions: November 6, 13, & 20, 2025
🕕 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Daytime)
📍 Location: The Art League – 800 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA
🎨 Level: All levels welcome

Known historically as trichinopoly, Viking knit chain is an elegant chain-making technique that dates back centuries and is related to both tatting and circular plaiting. In this hands-on evening workshop, artist Laurel Gutenberg will guide you through creating your own intricate lengths of Viking knit chain — a timeless complement to hand-woven wire jewelry.

Students will also complete a wire-woven pendant project, learning:

• How to form a Viking knit chain
• Basic wire-weaving components and patterns
• Techniques for framing and setting a stone
• How to pair your chain and pendant into a finished jewelry piece

Basic materials are included in tuition. You may also:

• Bring your own 3–4 cm round or oval cabochon, or
• Purchase a semi-precious gemstone cabochon from the instructor during class.

All necessary tools will be available for use in class.

Whether you’re new to wire weaving or building on your jewelry-making skills, this class offers a creative and supportive environment to explore historical techniques with a modern twist.

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