Viking Weave Jewellery Workshop

Learn how to craft a matching set of Viking weave jewellery in our Saxon Hall. Discover the skill used to create trichinopoly chains, which have been used throughout history for both decoration and function. Guided by expert Holly Berkley, craft a necklace and beaten spiral pendant, a bracelet, matching earrings and a beaten spiral ring. Experience working with jewellery grade non tarnish copper, draw plates, and jewellery anvils.

About the workshop

• One-day workshop, 10am – 3pm with a short break for lunch

• Learn to create Viking weave jewellery

• Experience using draw plates and jewellery anvils

• Suitable for beginners and advanced alike

• Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings

Holly Berkley has been making wire work jewellery for 36 years and has been teaching wire work for 11 years. She has been in Vogue several times as well as Country Living magazine, live television, and is currently working for a well known publisher on a new book. Holly travels around the country exhibiting and bringing her love of wire work to the public.

Included in your ticket

Entrance to the farm, a day’s tuition and expertise, and use of all the tools and materials necessary to create a necklace and beaten spiral pendant, a bracelet, matching earrings and beaten spiral ring.

Workshop info

Please wear sensible clothing and footwear for this workshop. Lunch is not included, hot/cold drinks and snacks (subject to availability) can be purchased from our gift shop to shore up your packed lunch.

This workshop is for 18+.