Vanessa Walilko
Vanessa Walilko is a jewellery and wearable art designer from Chicago, IL. Her chainmaille fashion pieces have won international awards, been featured in magazines, US and Australian exhibitions and on Broadway. www.kalibutterfly.com
Bring to all of Vanessa’s classes: 2 flat nose pliers without grooves.
Cha Cha Flapper Bracelet, Vanessa Walilko
Cha Cha Flapper Bracelet (25) Beginner
Bring the roaring 20s into the modern age with this lightweight bracelet. Anodized aluminum discs jingle on this aluminum bracelet to make a statement. Choose your colour from black/gunmetal, silver, gold, red, blue, green, purple and pink. Pre-order Kit $18 – Instructions provided with registration.
3 Hour Workshop
Firebird Scale Maille Cuff, Vanessa Walilko
Firebird Scale Maille Cuff (20) Intermediate
As a new twist on chainmaille, scale maille incorporates colourful aluminum scales into a tactile weave that looks like snake skin, fish scales or feathers. This cuff bracelet is reminiscent of a phoenix or firebird. If you’re familiar with chainmaille and looking for a new challenge, this weave is for you. Kit $30
3 Hour Workshop
Timeless Flight Steampunk Necklace, Vanessa Walilko
Timeless Flight Steampunk Necklace (25) Beginner
The freedom and artistry of Steampunk fuses with chainmaille in this whimsical, lightweight necklace. Pewter charms alternate with chainmaille rosettes to create a lacy look. Kit $30
1.5 Hour Workshop
Chevron Necklace, Vanessa Walilko
Chevron Necklace (20) Intermediate
This stunning necklace features large aluminum scales to produce a sleek chevron shape. This bold necklace is surprisingly lightweight and you choose the colour from black, blue, bronze, silver, gold, green, orange, red, pink and purple. Pre-order Kit $30 – Instructions provided with registration.
3 Hour Workshop
Class registration will begin in late July 2013. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca