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Mary working on a new pearl necklace
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Pearl Knotting Seminar
Instructor: Ms. Mary Stachura
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: None
Program: Fall
Status: Wait List
Length: 1 Days
Tuition: $ 95
Materials: TBA
Date: October 16, 2009 - October 16, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
This class is a wonderful opportunity to learn from a true expert in the pearl trade: Mary Stachura of Joseph Stachura, Inc., gemstone dealers who are regulars at Metalwerx
's Vendor Day. Mary has traveled through the pearl-producing countries of the Far East for over 20 years. Beautiful pearls are her passion--one she loves to share with others.
The focus of this class is to learn proper knotting technique and termination methods. We begin with an overview of the types and shapes of pearls - freshwater, saltwater, cultured, natural, Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian, etc. The variety & treatments are seemingly endless. We will then present a checklist of how to buy a good strand of pearls & how to spot fakes. From there, we'll discuss proper care of pearls.
During class, you'll learn several termination methods: crimping (yuck! but sometimes necessary), attaching to a clasp using a bead tip, attaching to a clasp using French Wire/bouillon [a delicate metal coil that protects the silk at the end of the strand - it's like a tiny slinky). You'll learn how to create an endless necklace (no clasp at all). We'll also discuss design possibilities and challenges. During the class you will have an opportunity to purchase a wide variety of pearls, directly from Stachura, Inc.'s extensive inventory.
Materials & Tools
Kits of freshwater pearls, beading needles, silk, beading tweezers, sterling silver soldered jumprings, sterling silver spring ring clasps and boullion will be provided for a fee of $50.00 payable on day of the seminar. If you wish to purchase the kit, please advise Mary by Tuesday, October 13th. You are welcome to bring any of the above with you to class. Do not bring glass beads, as they are not appropriate for beginning stringers. If you have any questions, you can email Mary at mary@stachurawholesale.com or call 508-278-6525.
Students Should Bring:
- pen
- notebook
- optivisor if you require magnification
- good quality embroidery scissors or a pair of nippers
- clean hand towel (terry cloth works nicely)
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