Learn the timeless technique used to space and protect your precious gems and pearls on silk cording.  Students will learn to make consistent knots and how to properly finish off handknotted projects.  How to pick out the appropriate cording and how to condition silk will also be covered.

     Design tips: What color silk cording you pick can greatly influence the overall look of your piece. Traditionally, a cording that blends in with the pearls or gems is picked. A nice contemporary alternative is to choose a contrasting color for more design interest.

Class Alternative:

     If you don't have time for a 2.5 hour long class; then try our 1 hour fast handknotting class.  The same information will be covered but in the 2.5 hour long class we will be working on a necklace; and a bracelet in the hour long class.

Class dates for Tri County

6:00pm-7:00pm: May 1, June 26

Supplies Required

Freshwater pearls or gem stones, no smaller than 6mm.  For the hour long class, you'll need 7-8 inches worth of beads and for the 2.5 hour long class 14-18 inches of beads.

Clasp of your choice

Cording and 2 clamshells will be provided for each students

Class dates for Hyde Park

6:00pm-7:00pm: Mar 20, May 22

Long Hand Knotting

6:00pm-8:30pm:  April 24