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Viking Knit and Wire Crochet with Stephanie Riger

We're pleased to welcome artisan Stephanie Riger to the boutique for a day of wire technique classes.

To register for any of these classes, please call Blue Buddha Boutique at 773.478.3767. Space is limited to 10 students per class. You must pay each class fee in full when you register (kit fees will be paid directly to Stephanie during class). Please refer to the bottom of the page for more details on registration and cancellation.

Viking Knit
Saturday, April 11, 9:00 - 1:00

Make a fabulous chain with an ages-old weaving technique - no knitting needles involved, only wire and a dowel rod. This class will show you the weaving technique as well as several wonderful ways to finish the piece and add embellishments. Go home with a beautiful, handcrafted bracelet! Prerequisite: None Level: Beginner Kit: Dowel rod, craft wire, copper wire, end caps, clasp Tools to Bring: Chain nose and round nose pliers and wire cutters (Blue Buddha Boutique can provide the wire cutters, and we have a few chain and round nose, but not enough for everyone.) Fee: $70 total — $55 for the class (due at registration), plus $15 for the kit (pay kit fee directly to the instructor on the day of class)

Wire Crochet
Saturday, April 11, 2:00 - 5:00

Quick, light, breezy, fun - make a necklace that floats, with layers of crocheted wire and gorgeous beads. This class will show you finishing techniques so that you will go home with a fabulous finished piece of jewelry! Prerequisite: None Level: Beginning Kit: Crochet hook, craft wire, end caps, clasp, assorted beads Tools to Bring: Chain nose and round nose pliers and wire cutters (Blue Buddha Boutique can provide the wire cutters, and we have a few chain and round nose, but not enough for everyone.) Fee: $60 total — $45 for the class (due at registration), plus $15 for the kit (pay kit fee directly to the instructor on the day of class)

CLASS POLICIES

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, April 7 in order to receive a full refund. If you cancel on or after Wednesday, April 8, 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 sessions—Saturday April 19 from 1 - 2— and after the last class has ended at 5 pm. 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!

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