| PEARLS
MELBA OFFERS A WORKSHOP in pearl knotting that
is held at The
Goldsmiths Gallery in San Remo..
If you have a group that would
like to learn pearl knotting, and you can't come to Melbourne
or San Remo, we are very happy to travel to wherever you
are, but please be aware that we will have to charge you
for travelling expenses if your place is over 100 km from
Melbourne.
Our pearl knotting workshop is exceptional
value for money.
Aims of the course
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To make your
own pearl necklace.
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To knot a strand
of pearls to a professional standard.
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To learn the
proper care of pearls.
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To learn about
Freshwater, South Sea and Tahitian pearls: where they
come from, how they are grown.
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How to tell real
pearls from artificial.
To facilitate learning, we have introduced two streams
to our classes. When enrolling, please state which stream
is most appropriate for you.
Stream A |
Stream B |
| Stream A is for people
who have some experience of beading or threading
beads or pearls. These students will complete a fully
knotted necklace during the class. |
Stream B is for people
who have no experience of beading. These
students will be taught the technique of pearl knotting
and use the technique to start and finish the necklace,
however, the main part of the necklace will be threaded,
not knotted. |
If you and your friends wish to enrol together and find
that your levels of experience cover both streams, that
will be fine, as long as we understand who is doing which
stream of the class. You will all receive the same level
of tuition and the same course materials.
Prerequisites for both streams
A reasonable dexterity of hand, due to the
size of the pearls and the fineness of the thread. Remember
to bring your glasses if you need them, as it is detailed,
close-up work.
Essential items
The above two items may be purchased on the
day, or you should bring your own if you have them. The
tweezers are an essential tool for the method we teach.
Included in the cost
Kit to achieve course objectives above:
Plus:
Optional items available for purchase on the day
Cost
$175.00
Enrolment
Email
us here to get your name onto the list for the next
workshop (date to be advised)
Location
All tuition is conducted at:
The
Goldsmith's Gallery
Bridgeview Arcade
157-159 Marine Parade
San Remo 3925 Victoria Australia
Telephone (03) 5678 5788,
(03) 5678 5788
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