Viking Posament Variation Bracelet with Liz Bucheit

Some of the most fascinating objects demonstrating medieval craftsmanship have come from Viking burials of the 9th and 10th centuries in Sweden. The term “posament” refers to a method of knotting and braiding wire into ornaments used to decorate textiles.

In this class students will practice the art of posament using nylon cords to perfect a “Josephine”and a triangular series of braided knots. We will then construct knots of different lengths using pewter coiled thread (96% tin + 4% silver) and sew the finished braid to a softened leather strip to create a bracelet. A pewter button finishes off the bracelet.

If you have taken the Viking Posament Bracelet Class previously, please note this is a new variation where we will create a wider bracelet using the Josephine and triangular knot together.

Skill level: Beginning to Advanced

Materials Fee - $125 per student to be collected by the instructor on the day of class

Please note: Norway House does not issue refunds. If you registered and are then unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your seat in class to another person.

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