Baroque Pearls & Silk Thread
An unhurried late afternoon devoted to irregular freshwater pearls, traditional silk-knotting technique, and quiet conversation.
Just past five, the light across our Cotroceni salon softens into warm amber. Across a table draped in raw linen lie freshwater baroque pearls of unrepeatable contour, spun natural silk, and gold-plated brass clasps.
Every baroque pearl carries its own asymmetry—an organic contour formed slowly, resisting industrial uniformity. During this intimate atelier, you will learn how to pair pearls by lustre, weight, and proportion, and construct a necklace or bracelet using the traditional technique of individual silk knotting.
No prior jewelry-making experience is required. The pace is deliberately unhurried: we work around a single table with attentive step-by-step guidance while enjoying a glass of champagne or botanical infusion alongside artisanal pastries.
You leave the evening with a finished piece shaped by your own hands, nestled in a raw linen PASTFIVE pouch and archival presentation box.
What you will experience
- 01An introduction to freshwater pearl varieties (baroque, keshi, biwa) and how to compose balanced asymmetries.
- 02Hands-on practice of traditional silk-thread knotting between pearls using fine jeweler’s tweezers and awls.
- 03Composing your piece on a travertine board (collar necklace or bracelet) and securing gold-filled or brass findings.
- 04Unhurried conversation in a sunlit interwar Bucharest salon accompanied by sparkling wine and seasonal bites.
What is included at your place setting
- ✓A curated selection of natural freshwater baroque pearls for one complete necklace or bracelet.
- ✓Natural silk cord, fine wire, and 18k gold-plated sterling silver clasps and findings.
- ✓Full use of jeweler’s hand tools throughout the session.
- ✓Archival presentation box and PASTFIVE CLUB raw linen keepsake pouch.
- ✓Sparkling wine, botanical teas, infused water, and artisanal pastries.
Important participation notes
- 01Attendance is strictly limited to 12 guests around a single table to preserve an intimate atmosphere.
- 02Everything needed is waiting at your place setting—no materials or prior experience required.
- 03The exact street number and interwar salon access instructions in Cotroceni are printed on your digital ticket.
- 04Please arrive 10 minutes before 17:05 so we can begin together without haste.
Fixed-date event tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred free of charge to a friend directly via your digital ticket link up to 2 hours before the event begins. In the event of organizer cancellation or rescheduling, a full refund is issued automatically.