Learn to string from professional pearl stringer, Pamela Watson-Walker. With over 30 years in the trade, Ms. Watson-Walker will pass her accumulated and advanced knowledge to you. This workshop focuses on pearl stringing styles and techniques with an overview of pearl identification. Many of these skills can be used with other types of gemstones and beads. Whether you are a Professional Jeweler or a craftsperson, this is a great course to gain knowledge from a seasoned veteran.

• Overview of Pearls
  History, and Culturing Process, Identification of Imitation Pearls
• Knotting Techniques
  Tweezer (over-hand), Tension (double cord), and the Tri-Cord Knotter Method
• Advanced Techniques
  Woven, Braided, Twisted & Station (Tin-Cup) necklace & bracelet styles
• Overview of taking in pearl strand jobs for repair
  

I have also given lectures and seminars on Jewelry topics covering:

• Jewelry of the Victorian period
• Jewelry of the Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts periods
• Antique & Estate Jewelry -  An Overview
• Jewelry - Messengers of Love
• Pearl - The Queen of Gems which was in conjunction with Diamond - The King of Gems
• Also wrote an article on Pearls for the EJA (Estate Jewelry Association) magazine, titled: Pearl - the Queen of Gems

I have given the above lectures to multiple groups within the DC Metro Area: American Antique Arts Association
and was also guest speaker at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts