Vikings in Russia

Did you know that the name Russian comes from Scandinavia. During the Middle Ages, the Viking influence extended eastward into what is now the Ukraine. A Viking tribe called the Russ took advantage of disagreement between various local Slavic tribes and established a Kingdom centered around Kiev which ultimately grew into the Russian Empire.
So how is this related to jewelry? Well, Rose, the Beadshaper, is offering classes in making Viking Knit jewelry at the San Francisco Bead and Design Show this Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8, 2011, in the Hyatt Hotel, 1333 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010. For more information or to sign up, you can contact Rose at Guestbook