Chain Maille Jewellery Workshops

Chain Maille Jewellery Workshops

Chain Maille Jewellery Workshops

Chain maille is made of small metal rings linked together in a mesh pattern. Throughout the High Middle Ages, it was used to create body armor for soldiers. In the 14th century, chain maille began to be gradually replaced by plate armor.

Although chain maille has many practical uses, it is also quite beautiful in appearance. This makes the material an excellent choice for jewellery making.

Chain maille can be used to create necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, anklets, and headpieces.

Our chainmaille classes are taught by Lynda Plumtree of Gemazing Jewellery - Lynda has been making all kinds of jewellery for many years and specialises in stunning bead weaving & chain maille designs.

Byzantine Weave - Beginners

This workshop is aimed at complete beginners, during this three hour workshop you will learn the basics of chain maille and begin making a beautiful Byzantine Weave bracelet which you will be able to finish at home.

Cost £18 plus materials (£30 for Sterling Silver or £8 for Copper, Aluminium or Brass refreshments included

Date: Wednesday 4th April 2012 10am - 1pm

1 Day Introduction to Chain Maille Jewellery

Come along and learn all the basics of making your own chain maille jewellery. During this day you will make a bracelet using Turkish Round Maille, make 3 pairs of earrings learning a different weave on each pair. You will also learn how to incorporate chain maille into other necklace designs - making a linked necklace.

Cost: £65 including copper or base metal rings (sterling silver available on the day at an extra charge payable directly to the tutor)

Date: Saturday 26th May 2012 10am - 4pm (1/2 hour break for lunch, please bring a packed lunch)

Full Persian Weave - Intermediate

This workshop is aimed at people with some experience of making chain maille jewellery.

Make this stunning chainmaille bracelet using sterling silver or copper rings. This workshop is taught by our chain maille tutor Lynda Plumtree

Price: £25 plus materials (£35 for sterling silver or £10 for copper, brass or aluminium) refreshements included.

Date: Staturday 23rd June 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Japanese Lace Weave Workshop - Beginners or Improvers

This workshop is aimed at complete beginners, during this three hour workshop you will learn the basics of chain maille and begin making a beautiful Japanese Lace Weave bracelet which you will be able to finish at home.

Cost £18 plus materials (£30 for Sterling Silver or £8 for Copper, Aluminium or Brass refreshments included