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Viking Knit Chains
This course is currently full. Spaces do occasionally open up so if you would like to be put on the wait list please call our office at 781-891-3854 or email [email protected]
In this one-day workshop, learn to make the Viking Knit chain, an ancient chain design that is completely knit by hand. The technique produces a tubular chain that is supple, lightweight, and beautiful to wear. Variations on the basic Viking chain stitch, using a knitting spool or crotchet hook, adding seed beads, as well as bi-color, tri-color, and other color combinations will also be demonstrated.
After completing the chain, students will pull them through a wooden drawplate to even them out, make them thinner, while adding length. Round out the day exploring chain terminations. Numerous tips for endings, clasps, and jump rings will be offered.
You can see more of Joy's work on her website www.joyraskin.com or her webstore http://store.metalornaments.com/
Meet the instructor
Joy Raskin has been a silversmith since 1984 and has exhibits throughout the United States, Ireland and New Zealand, showcasing both her jewelry and flatware designs. Joy is a native of New Hampshire, having attended public schools in Manchester and Concord and was accepted as a member of the League of NH Craftsmen while still in high school. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Joy is an instructor at Metalwerx in Waltham, MA, The Craft Center in NH, Sharon Art Center, and many other schools.
Joy has received many awards for her work. She was commissioned by the NH State Council on the Arts to create the Cultural Access Award for the Governor’s Awards in the Arts in 2001. Her work is included in many collections, including the White House and Smithsonian Institution. Joy's work is found in multiple galleries throughout New England, including the League of NH Craftsmen Galleries, Boston Society of Arts & Crafts, Guilford Art Center, Millbrook Gallery, and others.
Materials & Tools
There is a materials fee of $35 payable upon registration that includes 3 spools of wire (24g - 26g gold and silver plated parawire) and findings (a pair of cone caps and a clasp.
- 2mm to 2.75mm crotchet hook is the desired size to use, but most small crotchet hooks will work.
- Favorite pliers and wire cutters (Metalwerx has pliers available to use but students may have to share depending on class size.)
- Assorted wood dowels but pens and markers also work (don't go out and buy anything special, we have a variety of options in our studio to use)
- (optional) Fine silver or Argentium Silver in 22-28 gauge and any 24-26 gauge copper wire.