The art of Filigree is an ancient technique in the art of jewelry, 5000 years old. It is an art of fine silver or gold threads, twisted to create lacy patterns.
Join our two-day introductory course, which will cover the skills of this antique jewelry technique through hands-on, written demonstrations and individual practice. Everything will proceed under the careful guidance of our filigree master, Nicoleta Stupca.
This course is recommended for beginners in the watermark technique and to participate you need a medium level of experience in traditional jewelry. The number of places is limited to 6 participants and offers you the chance to obtain individual guidance, appropriate to your needs.
About the Watermark technique
Appearing about 5.000 years ago, the term filigree comes from the Latin word "filum" which means "thread" and "granum" which means grain, and is a reference to the small beads used in this technique.
Watermark is a delicate embellishment in which fine, foldable strands of precious metal are twisted or wavy into a design and then glued onto (or into) jewelry. These patterns can take the form of gorgeous decorative ornaments, lace blooms, symmetrical Art-Deco patterns and other fascinating motifs. Watermark is used with all flexible metals and is not limited to expensive and precious metals.
Although the watermark has become a special branch of jewelry in modern times, in the past, it was part of the usual activity of a jeweler.
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