Explore an ancient wire technique known as Viking Knit.  It’s not actually knitting, but manipulating the wire in a circular, looping fashion.  Viking knit artifacts have been found in grave goods in the form of jewelry and garment trim.   In this class, students will use metal wires similar to what was used during the Viking era to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet. The technique can also be used to craft earrings and necklaces.

The class is from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm and includes a 30-minute lunch break. The class will be held in the Galleri, which will be exhibiting a textile display curated by the Weaver’s Guild. Admission to the show is included in your class admission.

What to Bring: jewelry making tools, paper and pen or pencil for taking notes, brown bag lunch, or you may purchase food at Norway House. The instructor will have some tools you may borrow if you don’t have any.

Materials Fee payable to Instructor: $15 for all materials needed to make one bracelet. Additional materials will be available for purchase..

About the Instructor:  Melba Granlund is a weaver and handcraft instructor dedicated to preserving historical Scandinavian folk art traditions. In her classes, Melba's philosophy is to not only teach the techniques but also the historical and cultural context in which they evolved over the millennia. Melba’s primary education in textiles and folk handcraft was received through the Weavers Guild of Minnesota and the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Melba deepened her skills through further studies with instructors from Sätergläntan Institute for Craft and Handwork and the Landskrona Hemslöjden in Sweden, and the Seljord Folkehøgskole, Manndalen Husfliden, and Osterøy Museum in Norway.

Please note: Norway House does not offer refunds. Be certain you can attend on the day for which you registered. Thanks!