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Book Signings & Demonstrations
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To schedule your class with Helene Jacobs, please contact her at Helene at AncientWire dot com. Helene can teach you or your small group how to make chains, rings and other jewelry. Some of the classes that Helene has taught can be found below.
Past Classes, Book Signings & Demonstrations
Beginning Wire Weaving
Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands -
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools. With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours. To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
Beginning Wire Weaving
Aethelmearc War Practice -
Cooper’s Lake Campground -
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools. With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours. To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
Beginning Wire Weaving
Pennsic 45 -
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools. With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours. To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
Friday, August 5 3:00PM A&S 5
Saturday, August 6 11:00AM A&S 11
Tuesday, August 9 1:00PM A&S 15
Kick Spindle Spinning Wheel Demonstration
Sunderoak -
Using Technology to Gather and Organize Documentation
Aethelmearc Aecademy -
Online searches, cell phone cameras and online / offline data storage systems can be useful to find, create and organize data so hat studying your craft or interest and writing documentation or class handouts can be much easier.
For some of the information in this class please see:
http://lifehacks.lifehacksbyhelene.com/
Using Technology to Create Images for Documentation
Aethelmearc Aecademy -
Cell phone cameras, like regular cameras, can be used to create images for illustrating documentation or class handouts. Students will learn how to take nice pictures with just a cell phone and a sunny window.
For some of the information in this class please see:
http://lifehacks.lifehacksbyhelene.com/
Book Signing
Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands Baronial Investiture
February 13, 2016 10 am -
Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, 2359 W Ingomar Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Indroduction to Sprang
February 22, 2016 -
Sprang is a net type fabric formed by twisting parallel warp threads around each other. The fabric is stretchy and collapsible. Sprang can be traced back to Denmark in the early Bronze Age as well as Peru, Egypt and Norway. Sprang is useful for hairnets, handbags, belts and clothing.
The Art of Wire Weaving with Helene Jacobs
Sunday, March 6, 2016 – 1-
Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival and Creative Arts Festival
David L Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools. With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles as far back as 875 AD and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are beautiful and wearable today. No special skills are required for this class. To view this unique jewelry, please visit: www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
http://pghknitandcrochet.com/sunday-
Indroduction to Sprang
March 16, 2016 -
Sprang is a net type fabric formed by twisting parallel warp threads around each other. The fabric is stretchy and collapsible. Sprang can be traced back to Denmark in the early Bronze Age as well as Peru, Egypt and Norway. Sprang is useful for hairnets, handbags, belts and clothing.
Indroduction to Sprang
January 14, 2016 -
Sprang is a net type fabric formed by twisting parallel warp threads around each other. The fabric is stretchy and collapsible. Sprang can be traced back to Denmark in the early Bronze Age as well as Peru, Egypt and Norway. Sprang is useful for hairnets, handbags, belts and clothing.
Brief, Painless Documentation
Monday, December 21, 2015 -
Sometimes you may only need brief information and documentation for a display or competition. Why not make this information look as nice as possible?
How to Make a Shawl Pin
September 2, 2015 Butler Spinners & Weavers Guild
Dress up your shawl with your very own hand crafted shawl pin. Students will be able to choose from different styles of shawl pins and be able to create their own during this class.
Beginning Wire Weaving
Pennsic 44 -
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools. With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours. To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
Friday, July 31 3 pm AS 3
Saturday, August 1 11 am AS 11
Monday, August 3 1 pm AS 11
Wednesday, August 5 2 pm AS 2
Kick Spindle Spinning Wheel Demonstration
Aethelmearc War Practice -
Book Signing -
Holiday Faire -
Kick Spindle Spinning Wheel Demonstration -
Holiday Faire -
How to make a Shawl Pin
October 2014 -
Dress up your shawl with your very own hand crafted shawl pin.
Students will be able to choose from different styles of shawl pins and be able to create their own during this class.
How to make a Shawl Pin -
Butler Machine Knitters Guild
Dress up your shawl with your very own hand crafted shawl pin.
Students will be able to choose from different styles of shawl pins and be able to create their own during this class.
Beginning Wire Weaving -
Camp Rutledge at Hard Labor Sate Park, Rutledge, GA 30663
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools.
With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today.
If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.
The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours.
To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
Beginning Wire Weaving with Helene Jacobs-
Friday, August 22, 2014, 6:30 -
http://pghknitandcrochet.com/pghcreativearts/classes/beginning-
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools.
With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today. No special skills are required for this class, however, you will be bending and working with wire, some advanced arthritic conditions may prevent you from participating. This class is geared for adults. The instructor will also have available for purchase pliers, wire cutters and drawplates which are used to make the jewelry if you do not have your own. To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm. Registration required, class size limited to 12.
Book Signing -
http://www.poisonpenpress.com/
Beginning Wire Weaving -
Friday, August 1, 2014 @ 12:00 noon A&S 3
Sunday, August 3, 2014 @ 3 pm A&S 7
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 @ 4 pm A&S 5
Thursday, August 7, 2014 @ 1 pm A&S 5
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools.
With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today.
If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.
The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours.
To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
Book Signing -
Highland River Melees and Baronial Investiture
Manidokan Camp and Retreat Center, 1600 Harpers Ferry Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758
Ancient Wire Weaving Class -
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and found across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Our instructor, Helene Jacobs, has been teaching and practicing this craft for over 25 years, including at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Your choice of 4 Dates:
Tuesday, October 1, 6 -
Tuesday, October 8, 6 -
Tuesday, October 15, 6 -
Tuesday, October 22, 6 -
If you have needle-
Limit 10 students per class. To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com
Please contact Ross Community Center to register for a class 412-
Double Spiral Ring -
Jefferson County Fairgrounds; 1707 Old Leetown Pike; Kearneysville, WV 25430
Sept 27, 28 & 29, 2013 -
The design of this lovely adjustable double spiral ring has been found since the 4th century BCE, when the Etruscans made it in gold with a bead. There are also examples without a bead from the Celts, Romans, Saxons, and Vikings.
If you have wire cutters, a file (or cup burr), chain nose pliers, nylon or soft jaw pliers, and a ring mandrel, please bring them All of these will be available in class to use, but in limited quantity. If you have a small bead you would like to use, please bring that as well.
Book Signing -
Oak & Lynen -
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 1707 Old Leetown Pike; Kearneysville, WV 25430
Beginning Wire Weaving -
Friday, July 26, 2013 @ 12:00 noon AS 14
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 @ 2:00 PM AS 14
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 @ 3:00 PM AS 14
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools.
With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today.
If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.
The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours.
To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
Viking Knot Ring -
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 @ 5pm
Learn to make a Viking Knot ring.
There are several different types of knot rings throughout history. The one this class will focus on has been dated to the 9th -
If you have your own ring mandrel, chain nose, needle nose pliers or round nose pliers, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 1 hour. Limited space.
Book Signing -
Brush Creek Wool Works 5-
#85 Street of Gold, Pennsic War
Coopers Lake Campground, Slippery Rock PA 16057
Beginning Wire Weaving -
Wed, Aug 1 1:00 PM AS 02
Fri, Aug 3 2:00 PM AS 05
Sun, Aug 5 2:00 PM AS 02
Wed, Aug 8 2:00 PM AS 11
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools.
With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today.
If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.
The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours.
To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
Beginning Wire Weaving
Aethelmearc War Practice -
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools.
With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today.
If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.
The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours.
To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
Beginning Wire Weaving
California University of Pennsylvania -
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era (and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 2 Hours.
Knot Ring -
Autumn Artisan Challenge and Gold Chain Tourney
Learn to make a Knot ring from the Viking culture. If you have your own ring mandrel, chain nose, needle nose pliers or round nose pliers, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 1 hour. Limited space.
Beginning Wire Weaving -
Ross Community Center, Pittsburgh, PA
This class will teach beginning students to make intricate chains in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures, without the need for heat or complicated tools.
With the techniques presented, you will learn to create items like the ones found in Viking burials and treasure hoards across the Nordic countries dating from the 9th century to the late 12th century. Wire chains made in this fashion have also been discovered in the British Isles (875 AD) and in the Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD. Timeless items can be created that are still beautiful and wearable today.
If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.
The fee for the class includes the materials needed to complete the leather cord necklace. The number of students per class is limited to 10. The class lasts 2 Hours.
To view this unique jewelry, please visit www.AncientWire.com/book.htm
To register for the class, please contact Ross Township Community Center -
To view The Ross Record on line, please visit http://www.ross.pa.us/ . The class description is on page 29, and the registration form is on page 38.
Book Signing -
St Sebastian will be holding an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, October 15, 2011.
I will be there signing Ancient Wire and Ancient Wire II. I will have books and jewelry for sale.
St Sebastian, 311 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Beginning Wire Weaving
Pennsic War -
www.PennsicWar.org
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era (and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 2 Hours.
Saturday, August 6, 2011 @ 12 pm AS 09
Sunday, August 7, 2011 @ 11 am AS 09
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 @ 2 pm AS 09
Thursday, August 11, 2011 @ 11 am AS 09
Advanced Wire Weaving
Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 4 pm
Livonia Smithery -
Anyone with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving / Viking Chain Knitting is welcome -
Knot Ring
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 4 pm
Livonia Smithery -
Learn to make a Knot ring from the Viking culture. If you have your own ring mandrel, chain nose, needle nose pliers or round nose pliers, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 1 hour. Limited space.
Artisan's Row Wire Weaving Demonstration
Pennsic War -
Beginning Wire Weaving -
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era (and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. 2 Hours.
Advanced Wire Weaving
Anyone with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving / Viking Chain Knitting is welcome -
Knot Ring -
Learn to make a Knot ring from the Viking culture. If you have your own ring mandrel, chain nose or needle nose pliers, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them.
Advanced Wire Weaving
St Brigid's Faire -
Anyone with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving / Viking Chain Knitting is welcome. Students will have the option to learn hollow ovals, caged beads, flat rings or bracelet. You can learn more than one, with time permitting. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha)
Beginning Wire Weaving
Pennsic War -
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha)
Artisan's Row -
Advanced Wire Weaving
Anyone with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving is welcome. This class will teach hollow ovals, caged beads and flat rings. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha) The class will be held at The Spanish Peacock, 144 Battle Road on Wednesday, August 11
Beginning Wire Weaving
Pennsic War -
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha)
Advanced Wire Weaving
Anyone with prior knowledge of Viking Wire Weaving is welcome. This class will teach a bracelet based on an artifact that I own. If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha) The class will be held at The Lacemaker
Beginning Wire Weaving
Pennsic War -
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha)
Wire Caged Glass Beads / Cloven Orange -
The Lacemaker -
Ancient Wire Bracelet or Necklace -
St Athanasius School -
Beginning Wire Weaving
Pennsic War -
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha)
Beginning Wire Weaving
Pennsic War -
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha)
Beginning Wire Weaving
Pennsic War -
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era ( and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them. Limited handouts. The number of students per class is limited to 10, observers welcome. If you need glasses for close or small work, please bring them. (Baroness Betha)
Jewelry Making I and II
JoAnn Fabrics -
Leather and Wire Bracelet or Necklace -
Beginning and Advanced Wire Weaving
Community College of Allegheny County -
Spiral Necklace
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Beginning Wire Weaving
Kick Spindle Spinning Wheel
Introduction to Sprang
How to Make a Shawl Pin
Using Technology to
Gather and Organize Documentation
Using Technology to
Create Images for Documentation
Brief, Painless Documentation
How to Create a
Double Spiral Ring
How to Create a
Viking Knot Ring
Advanced Wire Weaving
How to Create a
Wire Caged Bead or
Cloven Orange
How to Create an
Ancient Wire Necklace or Bracelet
How to Create a
Spiral Necklace
