Instructor:Â Matt Harris
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 7th | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $95.00
Skill Level:Â Beginner
Pearl Stringing w/ Matt Harris
Learn pearl stringing  from World-recognized designer (and Austin local!) Matt Harris. You’ll learn the traditional Chinese method of stringing on silk cord, how to knot, how to finish with French wire, how to decide which size thread to use and how to plan a pearl necklace layout. These are the exact skills and methods Matt was trained on and uses on his finished pieces. Matt will bring pearls and clasps from his personal collection. Just choose your strand and your clasp and if you finish in time you’ll be able to wear your necklace home! If not, you’ll have the skills necessary to finish stinging your necklace from home.Â
Matt Harris is a celebrity pearl jewelry designer, pearl historian and pearl expert. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Pearl Association of America and is a GIA Pearl Graduate. Matt is widely covered in the media as a pearl expert including multiple articles in Parade Magazine, National Geographic, Reader’s Digest, Bydrie, Elle, SUCCESS, Money, CBS News, TODAY and more. He is a live TV host on ShopLC and speaks all over the World about pearls and pearl fashion. His YouTube channel is all about pearl knowledge and boasts over 120,000 subscribers. If you catch a Air Tahiti Nui flight somewhere around the World you’ll also see Matt on their inflight entertainment system teaching flyers about pearl history.
Materials
Included in the cost of the class you will receive:
- CZ Clasp
- Silk String
- Pearls:
- French Wire:
Sold seperately Matt will have available everything you would need to pearl string at home. These are materials you will use during the class, but are optional for purchase (items shown in 4th photo):
- New Hypo Cement
- New Thread Scissors
- Covered Tray
Who Should Join?
This class works well for all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new or just need a technique refresher, you’ll fit right in. If you want to learn more about jewelry making we offer a multitude of classes that teach new skillsets. We recommend starting with either or silver stacking rings class or our hoop earrings class.
