Introduction to Pearls and Pearl Stringing June 2024
About
Through this course you will learn a short history of natural and cultured pearls, as well as their treatments and imitations. You will learn how to identify a pearl (natural or cultured) from an imitation – very handy for those op shop excursions.During the afternoon session you will learn to knot pearls like a professional! You will learn the traditional ways of threading, including knotting and finishing to complete your own strings using natural gem beads and cultured pearls.
COURSE OUTLINE
• Knotted pearl threading
• Unknotted pearl threading
• Pearl threading tools
• Pearl & bead threading materials
• Consistent knotting
• Adding clasps and closures
Cost: $275 Member $300 Non Member
Attendees will take home everything that is made during the course.
Date
Saturday 22 June 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+09:30)Location
GAA Laboratories, SA Division
Edments Building, , Room 421/ 38 Gawler Place, Adelaide SA 5000