Sign up now for these spectacular class offerings by Blue Buddha Boutique experts Kat, Rebeca and Vanessa.  We live and breathe chainmaille (seriously—we love this stuff!), and have helped people in 30 countries learn the art of maille.  No matter what your skill set, you can create intricate-looking pieces and will learn tips and tricks to take your chainmaille to the next level. Register for classes today before they sell out!
		Rebeca Mojica Monday, June 7 7pm-10pm	Using only jump rings and pliers, create a luxurious 14-gauge sterling silver bracelet that resembles Celtic knotwork. This weave is much easier to put together than you would think, making it a perfect project for beginners!
		Rebeca Mojica Tuesday, June 8 7pm-10pm	Get your creative juices flowing while learning basic chain maille and wirework skills in this introductory class. You'll use jump rings and a variety of findings to create three very different earring styles. "Shaggy Scales" uses colorful "scale" components and anodized aluminum jump rings for a dramatic and surprisingly lightweight pair of earrings. In "Niobium Crystals," you'll learn a basic wire-wrap technique to link a crystal bead to sterling and niobium jump rings, creating an elegant design. Finish the class with the sterling "Japanese Bull's-Eye," a now-classic chain maille pattern created by the instructor. Choose from various color options (including 100% silver-color) to customize your pieces to your style.
		Vanessa Walilko Thursday, June 10 8am-3pm (with 1 hr. break)	Learn one of the most beautiful and advanced chain maille weaves. Also called Mermaid Mesh, this weave resembles reptile or fish scales and creates a beautiful underlay of color. You will make a sterling silver bracelet with gold-filled jump rings gleaming inside. When finished, you'll have a precious piece of jewelry you can cherish for a lifetime.
		Rebeca Mojica Friday, June 11 5pm-8pm	An intricate Japanese-hybrid weave, Captive Zen, links multiple sizes of rings into a futuristic, geometric pattern. Learn the tricks for capturing the floating rings and locking them in place. Students will have the option of adding a patina to their bracelet during class to give their piece an antiqued look.
		Kat Wisniewski Friday, June 11 5pm-8pm	This is actually Byzantine weave, but even better ... it's three-dimensional! Various colors and mixed metals can be incorporated into this design to really impress them all. This class gets up close and personal with the amazing anodized niobium metal, which colors your piece. After learning how to create these waffle-like blocks, students will also discover how to adapt this form into diamond-shaped earrings to match. Prerequisite: Any basic chain maille class with knowledge of Byzantine weave is helpful.
		Rebeca Mojica Sunday, June 13 9am-Noon	This nifty weave, known as Captive Inverted Round, looks almost like a double helix. In fact, the colored rings are actually suspended in place by the surrounding layer of rings. To make this bracelet, you'll need a steady hand, but rest assured you will learn several tricks for crafting this pattern. Choose from a brilliant palette of anodized niobium rings to customize your bracelet.
		Kat Wisniewski Sunday, June 13 9am-Noon	Powerful color boosts this fresh version of the popular Byzantine weave. Find out how to incorporate solid glass rings into chain maille designs for a truly innovative look. This is a great class for beginners and for those who have just started their chain maille addiction.

Questions? If you want to know more about these projects such as color availablity, technique prerequisites, instructor background or anything else, please give us a buzz or send us email. We're more than happy to answer your questions before you register.

toll free: 866.602.RING (7464)

Rebeca Mojica - rebeca@bluebuddhaboutique.com
Vanessa Walilko - vanessa@bluebuddhaboutique.com
Kat Wisniewski - kat@bluebuddhaboutique.com

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