2027-03-12 - Sámi Inspired Bracelets
Class Details
- Schedule: March 13 (9:00-5:00 pm CT)
- Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School.
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Instructor: Liz Bucheit
- Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly
Description
The serene and dramatic landscape of northern Scandinavia is the land of the midnight sun, the northern lights, and the Sámi, a nomadic tribal group that follows the migration of the reindeer. Traditional Sámi 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.
Supplies
There will be a supply fee of $95 paid directly to the instructor that includes all of the materials needed to make the bracelet. The instructor will provide all tools needed to make the project in class. The kit does not include the tools to take home, but the instructor will discuss what's needed and how to easily purchase them from home.
Enrollment Deadline
February 26, 2027