Maille 101



Day/Time: Thursday 6:00 pm
Location: Craft Room
Teacher: Lord Squire Eronim Faitzhand (Charles Weston Fitzgerald)

This class covers the basics of chainmaille to include tools, metals, connection types, and one base weave, Half Persian 3-in-1, which will be used to construct a bracelet that each student will have to keep. All tools and materials necessary will be supplied though if a student has their own tools they are more than welcome to bring them. Limit 10

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