Knotting Like a Pro with Denise Bonaimo at Whaley Studios

April 5, 2010 - PRLog -- About the workshop

With a little practice of the methods you will learn in this class you will be able to create beautiful beaded jewelry that moves with fluidity on silk/nylon thread. Learn the tips and tricks to mastering your knot placement and various finishing techniques. Work with bead tip (knot covers) and wire bouillon and claspless strands. We will warm up with a couple of more simple knotting projects like the double strand 'tin cup' (floating) necklace. Our ultimate goal is to complete one continuously knotted necklace of Chinese freshwater pearls.

Material kits available for $25 on day of class. Feel free to bring gemstones, pearls and clasps to use in your projects.

Material Kits Include:

•  (1) 16" strand of Chinese freshwater pearls
•  2 bead tip (knot covers)
•  Wire bouillon
•  3 clasps
•  1 Pre- needled thread cards (corresponding to the bead hole size)
•  1 flexible beading needle
•  Assortment of Silk/Nylon blend bead cord to choose from
•  Assortment of beads to choose from
•  Use of awls and knotting tweezers

About the Artist

Denise J. Bonaimo creates jewelry from a vast array of materials from precious metals and gemstones to re-purposed found objects, such as vintage board games and antique metal. This Brooklyn girl, by way of the Jersey shore, participates in several art gallery exhibitions each year and is active in promoting the thriving San Diego art scene. With a strong aspiration to share her knowledge of jewelry making with others, Bonaimo offers year round jewelry classes and workshops for adults, children and seniors in the comfort of your own home and at a variety of art schools in and around San Diego County. For more information on Denise, see: http://www.bonaimo.com/

Who should attend:  Students, teachers, jewelry makers, suppliers, & hobbyists of all skill levels.

Fee:  The cost to attend the 1 day workshop is $75.00, plus $25.00 required materials.

Information:  For additional information of further assistance, call Terrie Masters the Workshop Coordinator at 619.299.9619, or securely register via PayPal or Google Checkout at http://whaleyworkshops.com/workshops.html.

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About Whaley Studios

Jay Whaley and an expanding line-up of 'best in class' guest instructors, including Kate McKinnon, Michael David Sturlin, Andy Cooperman, Nancy Megan Corwin, Loren Damewood and other industry thought leaders, will be teaching all phases of jewelry and the metal arts trades.

Classes typically include creating designs by fabrication, and/or wax casting, metal clay, wireworking, or other unique skill sets specific to the instructor. For all of Jay Whaley's classes, the use of hand and powered tools, torches and casting equipment is included. All metals to be silver or gold, but we are also equipped for platinum. All tools are provided, there will also be saw blades, silver and solders on hand for purchase. Students will be able to create their own designs and work at their own pace. Individuality is encouraged, and supported.