Wire Woven Jewelry with Viking Knit Chain

Wire Woven Jewelry with Viking Knit Chain

Instructor: Laurel Gutenberg
🗓 Class Dates: Three Thursday Sessions: November 6, 13, & 20, 2025
🕕 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Daytime)
📍 Location: The Art League – 800 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA
🎨 Level: All levels welcome

Discover the Ancient Art of Viking Knit

Known historically as trichinopoly, Viking knit chain is an elegant chain-making technique that dates back centuries and is related to both tatting and circular plaiting. In this hands-on evening workshop, artist Laurel Gutenberg will guide you through creating your own intricate lengths of Viking knit chain — a timeless complement to hand-woven wire jewelry.

Students will also complete a wire-woven pendant project, learning:

• How to form a Viking knit chain
• Basic wire-weaving components and patterns
• Techniques for framing and setting a stone
• How to pair your chain and pendant into a finished jewelry piece

Materials & Supplies

Basic materials are included in tuition. You may also:

• Bring your own 3–4 cm round or oval cabochon, or
• Purchase a semi-precious gemstone cabochon from the instructor during class.

All necessary tools will be available for use in class.

All Skill Levels Welcome

Whether you’re new to wire weaving or building on your jewelry-making skills, this class offers a creative and supportive environment to explore historical techniques with a modern twist.