Chainmail Jewelry (4 Sessions)
Adult Class | Available
In this introductory class, students will learn 4 or more chainmail weaves (patterns). From these weaves, students will have the opportunity to craft a chainmail piece of their own such as jewelry, accessories, or start working on garment/armor. All materials will be provided, including pliers. No prior experience is required.
What You Will Learn:
- Chainmail concepts- Proper use of jewelry pliers- Opening, closing, and linking jump rings- 4 or more chainmail weavesWho This Class Is For: Beginners interested in learning chainmail techniques and creating their own jewelry or accessories. Please note that this class requires fine motor skills and extended use of pliers. Questions about whether this class is right for you? Email adulteducation@fleisher.org.
- 2 sets of pliers (buying and/or bringing your own pliers is optional but encouraged)
Bent nose pliers should specifically be jeweler's pliers and smooth/flat without teeth/serrations.
Example 1
Example 2
Nox Wulong
Nox Wulong (they/them/theirs) is a metalsmith, sculptor, bench jeweler, jewelry designer, and multi-disciplinary artist. They have a BFA from the University of the Arts with an emphasis in Sculpture, as well as having apprenticed with a goldsmith on Jeweler's Row. Nox's teaching history includes teaching drawing to young children, chainmail to teenagers at Fleisher's Teen Art Lounge, and has lectured as a guest lecturer and teacher assistant at the University of the Arts.
thenoxiouscrow.com