Knotting with Loren Damewood
We're pleased to welcome jeweler Loren Damewood to the boutique for a special weekend of knotting classes. Loren will be teaching one class on Saturday and one on Sunday; save $50 by signing up for both classes at once!
To register for any of these classes, please call Blue Buddha Boutique at 773.478.3767. Space is limited to 8 students per class. You must pay each class fee in full when you register. Please refer to the bottom of the page for more details on registration and cancellation.
Prolong Knot Bracelet
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 - 4:00
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A hands-on one-day workshop that introduces students to the principles of tying complex two-dimensional knots in precious wire, specifically addressing the Prolong Knot, or Ocean Plat, made into a bracelet. There will be examples and discussion of the use of this knot in several other applications, with demonstrations as time permits. May be taken alone, or with the accompanying Turk's-head ring workshop.
Prerequisite: None. Some familiarity with wirework and jewelry making is useful, but not essential. It is also helpful, and equally unnecessary, to have some experience with tying knots in other media. Level: Beginning Kit: Fine silver wire Tools to Bring: Instructor will supply all required tools. Fee: $110, including kit (or $195 for both workshops) |
Turk's Head Ring
Sunday, June 21, 10:00 - 4:00
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This workshop builds on the skills introduced in the first session, but in three dimensions, specifically addressing the Turk's-head Knot, made into a ring. There will be examples and discussion of the use of this knot in several other applications, with demonstrations as time permits. Ring sizing is discussed and a ring-making fixture capable of producing multiple sizes is provided. Each student is expected to complete at least one ring, with two passes. (The pictured ring is tripled.)
Prerequisite: Prolong Bracelet Level: Intermediate Kit: Fine Silver Wire Tools to Bring: Instructor will provide all tools required. Fee: $135 includes class and kit (or $195 for both workshops) |
Advanced Students who have already taken classes from Loren can select a more advanced project from what he has available, such as a doubled knot, or linked knots. Please let us know if you are interested in working on an advanced project.
About the Instructor
He usually works in 18K gold, and is primarily interested in the possibilities inherent in the ancient Turk's Head knot. There are so many combinations available within the general pattern that he doesn't ever expect to run out of challenging projects.
Visit his webage at Golden-Knots.com
All photos on this page are copyright Loren Damewood and used with permission.
Pre-registration and payment in full is required for all classes. Make sure to register early as these classes are expected to fill up quickly! All class fees are due at the time of registration, and material fees will be due on the day of class. You can pre-register by phone at 773.478.3767.
If you need to cancel your registration, you must notify us by Tuesday, June 16 in order to receive a full refund. If you cancel on or after Wednesday, June 17, your payment will be forfeited. There are no exceptions to this, unless we can fill your spot from someone on our waiting list.
In the event a class is canceled due to lack of enrollment, students will be notified and will be given the option of a full refund or saving your payment as a credit to be used toward a future class at Blue Buddha Boutique.
All classes begin promptly at the posted start time. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early. The ensures that all students will be ready to begin at the start of class.
To prevent distractions during class, we will not be selling rings except during the lunch break and after the last class has ended. During these times, customers will receive a special discount: 15% off all base metal jump rings and findings, and 10% off all precious (niobium and sterling) rings and findings.
And finally, enjoy your classes! Your feedback is important to us, and we love to hear your experiences with our instructors and projects. Feel free to email us at orders@bluebuddhaboutique.com to let us know what you think.
Happy weaving!