Katherine Buenger is a jewelry and textile artist from Minnesota. Her work encompasses many fiber-related artforms, including weaving, spinning, ply-splitting and braiding with Sami tin thread. Katherine is also an experienced instructor teaching at The Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Midwest Weavers Conference, White Bear Center for the arts, Marine Mills Folk School, and American Kumihimo Society, among others. Her work has been on the cover of the Bead & Button Magazine. Katherine holds a degree in studio arts from Macalester College. St. Paul, MN.
Four Strand Braided Bracelet
Following a brief lecture on the Sami, indigenous people from northern Nordic countries, participants will use tin thread to make a four-strand braid. The thread is composed of a fine wire wrapped around a fiber core made with pewter and 4% silver. Adding a silver-plated clasp will complete the bracelet.