Sølje-Inspired Earrings (On-Demand)
Class Details
- Schedule: On-demand class content is available for 90 days from the time of purchase.
- Location: This is an on-demand class. After registering for the class, log into your Vesterheim Museum Store customer account to view the class videos and other content.
- Instructor: Liz Bucheit
- Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly
Description
Ever wonder why sølje pins have those shiny dangles with silver disc drops? These discs are called “spoons” or “shells” in Norwegian. Silver has long been a protective element against evil and abduction by the hulder folk in Scandinavia. Legend has it that if you run into the devil wearing your sparkling sølje, he would see his own reflection and run away! Don’t run away from a chance to create your own silver- and gold-washed earrings in this short class designed to introduce you to the beauty of Scandinavian silverwork.
Supplies
A kit including the materials you need to create two pairs of earrings in a variety of combinations. The kit contains sterling silver and gold tone discs and teardrops, sterling French hook ear wires, jump rings, and a sweet treat from Vesterheim.
Additional Supplies
In addition to the kit of materials, you will need:
- Two pairs of flat nose pliers, available for purchase through Vesterheim Museum Store.
- Extra magnifier glasses or jewelers loupe for close work, if needed.
Special Instructions
When registering for the class, please confirm that your Vesterheim Museum Store customer account is updated with the mailing and email addresses you'd like the kit and email instructions sent to.
How to Access Class Content
This program has been designed for students to experience on their own schedules. There is no live Zoom event and no scheduled class time – you can participate anytime during the next three months when it works for your schedule! As soon as you register, you will receive an email with information about how to log in and access the online course materials.
Gifting On-Demand Classes
On-demand classes are accessed using the login information for the customer account used to purchase them. If you would like to give an on-demand class as a gift, please purchase a gift card for the gift recipient and have them use it to register for the class themselves.
Purchase a gift card from the Vesterheim Museum Store.
Member Discount
Members can receive a discount on registration for on-demand classes by entering the member discount code at checkout. Please email membership@vesterheim.org if you have forgotten the code or want to become a member.
On-demand classes at Vesterheim are supported in part by the Harlan and Connie Sanderson Endowment.