Pearls have gone from a traditional symbol of feminine purity to a potent image of political strength and a fashion statement for men and women. Understanding knotting and stringing can extend the life of these time-honored adornments. Join Julia, as she shows you hand-knotting basic skills using silk thread and your beads of choice. Bonus - it requires a little patience, but few tools! Learn how to protect pearls and gemstones from damage and loss with this essential jewelry technique.
All classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 60 days after the class. The Zoom link, handouts, video(s), and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the "My Courses" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.
You also get 1 free session of Open Studio Access (OSA) in the month following your class, the Zoom link can be found on the course video access page.
The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.
Supply List for Students
The links below will take you to RioGrande.comor other suppliers. To see prices for precious metal items, you need a free Rio Grande account. Students in the Rio for Schools program enjoy wholesale benefits for six months (instructor code = RFSLMF). This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, at no cost to you, we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases.
