Pearl Stringing

Dates: 23rd & 24th October 2026

Level: Suitable for beginners and jewellery makers wishing to expand their professional skill set.

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Join professional pearl stringer and educator Anja Moehler for a focused one-day workshop exploring the traditional craft of professional pearl stringing and knotting.

Working step by step, you’ll learn two classic methods of professional pearl stringing, discovering how to achieve beautifully even knotting, consistent tension and a refined finish. You’ll also learn how to create an elegant endless knotted pearl necklace without a clasp, giving you three versatile techniques that can be applied to both contemporary jewellery and the repair or restoration of treasured pieces.

Alongside the practical tuition, Anja will share professional advice on selecting stringing materials, working with cultured pearls, caring for finished jewellery and incorporating pearl stringing into your own jewellery practice. Time permitting, the day will also include troubleshooting, frequently asked questions and practical tips on design and construction.

Pearl stringing is a highly transferable skill that requires care, precision and patience rather than expensive equipment, making it an accessible addition to both emerging and established makers’ toolkits. Whether you’re interested in creating your own jewellery, offering restringing and repair services or simply learning a traditional craft, this workshop will provide the confidence to continue practising at home.

With a small class size, the workshop offers an excellent balance of demonstrations, practical making and individual tuition, allowing plenty of opportunity to ask questions and receive one-to-one guidance throughout the day.

Materials Included

Each participant will receive:

• An 8″ strand of 5–6 mm cultured freshwater pearls
• 925 sterling silver bolt ring clasp and jump rings
• French wire
• Two professional beading needles
• Use of specialist tools and equipment throughout the day, including beading mats, bead boards, scissors and beading pins

Additional half and full pearl strands, together with professional stringing kits, will be available to purchase from Anya on the day for anyone wishing to continue practising or explore different colours and pearl sizes.

What to Bring

Everything you’ll need for the workshop is provided. If you wear reading glasses or magnification for close-up work, please bring these along. You may also wish to bring a notebook for making notes and any questions about pearl stringing, jewellery design or restringing projects you’d like to discuss.

If you have any injuries or health conditions that affect the use of your hands, such as arthritis or tendonitis, please let us know before the workshop so we can help ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Please note that classes may be cancelled if there are insufficient bookings. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, you will be notified the day before the scheduled class and will receive a full refund.