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Intro to Knotting a Beaded Necklace
March 28 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Madeline Fine
Learn the basics of a beaded necklace! Design and create a knotted beaded necklace with a clasp in a supportive small group. This is an intro level class. No previous jewelry making experience is required.
Agenda/Topics covered
Learn the basics of bead knotting, in this 5 hour (2.5 each meeting) workshop along with the names and uses for frequently used tools, stringing materials, and how to choose beads, cord size, and findings. The magic of how to place knots where they are needed.
You’ll receive a kit, written instructions, and many helpful tips. Your kit will include: beads, silk cord, clasp, bead tips, and tweezers. We will share tools during class.
Supplies, tools, placing knots, removing knots, attaching clasps, and design aspects of a knotted necklace will be explained.
All levels welcome – no experience needed. Success in this prepares you for pearl knotting! What to knot and what not to knot.
Special Instructions
Materials to complete project are provided and tools are available to use as well as purchase. Participants MUST BRING glasses for close work.
Registration includes access to this 2 part workshop:
Class 1/2: March 28, 2:30-5pm
Class 2/2: April 4, 2:30-5pm
