Instructor: Janna Marks, jannam22@yahoo.com. Date/Time: Sunday, February 9, 6-8pm. Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 supply fee. Class size: 2-12 participants. Place: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA (Register by February 5). Make your own colorful, everyday accessory! Join Janna Marks of Mad Marks Designs for a beginner-friendly class that dives into the world of chainmail jewelry. Pick your own colors and make your pieces as bold or subtle as you like. Create something uniquely yours. Learn how to use two pairs of pliers to open and close jump rings the correct way. Once you can open and close a jump ring, you can make chainmail! The class walks through the building of a bracelet step-by-step using the “Helm” chainmail weave. The bracelet includes a mix of metal and rubber rings to create a unique piece with stretch, so a clasp is not needed. This class is designed for adults, but teens ages 16-17 years old may participate with guardian permission. Kids ages 12-15 years old may participate if an adult guardian is also participating. All supplies for making your bracelet are provided, including the use of tools during the class.
