Introduction to Artisanal Jewelry
A course by CaralargaArtisan Jewelers
A course by Caralarga, Artisan Jewelers
Learn basic techniques to create contemporary jewelry pieces with natural fibers
Ana Holschneider and María del Socorro Gasca are the founders of Caralarga, a high-end artisan jewelry studio with a focus on showcasing the natural qualities of the materials used and emphasizing the value of handcrafting. At the center of this textile design and production project are their jewelry collections. However, they also create clothing and medium to large decorative pieces.
In this online course, learn the basic craft techniques to create textile jewelry in a contemporary style. Ana and Soco show you how to take advantage of local materials, accentuating and highlighting the characteristics of textiles and natural fibers. Explore weaving techniques, knots, and fastenings to create clean and elegant pieces from scratch.
If you’re ready to dive into this world for the first time, then this is your course.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 10 downloads
Introduction to natural fibers
2 minutes, 47 seconds
Materials and tools necessary for the course
2 minutes, 52 seconds
Weaving and basic forms of armed
8 minutes, 53 seconds
Closures and basic knots
8 minutes, 49 seconds
Cobra (bracelet)
7 minutes, 16 seconds
Warrior (earrings)
5 minutes, 8 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by getting to know Caralarga’s founders, Ana and Soco, and discover how they started their line of high-quality handmade jewelry. They share some of the pieces and themes that inspire their creations, as well as everything you need to know about cotton thread and snake plant fiber, two of the most-used materials in their workshop.
Move on to studying the tools required and carry out a series of basic weaving exercises to help you assemble your pieces. Learn to add different fastenings and knots, such as a buttonhole clasp, a slipknot, and a Franciscan monk’s knot.
Once you've mastered these essential techniques, you’re all set to create your first textile jewelry pieces: a necklace, a bracelet, and a pair of earrings.
To wrap up, Ana and Soco reveal some of their secrets for using leftover materials from the jewelry-making process and turning them into accessories or incorporating them into the packaging of your finished products.
What is this course's project?
Transform natural fibers into a necklace, a bracelet, and a pair of earrings.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Fashion designers, artisans, and anyone interested in starting out in the world of textile jewelry and creating unique pieces from plant fibers.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required to take this course as Ana and Soco guide you through the entire jewelry-creation process from start to finish.
As for materials, you need waxed thread, cotton string, pearls or wooden beads, earring hooks, and kraft paper, all of which you can easily find online or in specialized stores.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
interesante
- mitchelleqPLUS5 months ago
Compré este curso porque soy orfebre y artista textil, y estoy experimentando con formas de unir estas dos formas de arte. es un curso básico, pero me sorprendió agradablemente la estética que utilizan y las maneras de utilizar nudos ya conocidos para mí, pero de maneras diferentes.
- 5 months ago
Muito bom para iniciantes
- 6 months ago
molto interessante. consiglio.
- 10 months ago
Me ha gustado mucho, sobretodo el crear algo a partir de sobras o escedentes
Through their designs, the duo seeks to preserve the essence of natural materials by transforming them into high-quality handcrafted jewelry in a contemporary style.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- Introduction to natural fibers
- U2
Materials, fabrics and basic closures
- Materials and tools necessary for the course
- Weaving and basic forms of armed
- Closures and basic knots
- U3
Final Samples: Cobra, Warrior and Aguamala
- Cobra (bracelet)
- Warrior (earrings)
- Aguamala (necklace)
- U4
Packaging and use of material
- Philosophy of recycling and use of material
- Packing
- FP
Final project
- Artisan techniques of textile jewelry
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to craft necklaces, bracelets, and earrings using traditional techniques like macramé, crochet, embroidery, and knotting—combining natural fibers, recycled materials, and decorative elements to create unique, sustainable pieces.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with basic weaving or jewelry-making skills who want to deepen their knowledge of artisanal techniques and natural fiber design.
You’ll need waxed thread, cotton cord and string, fibers like sansevieria, pearls, beads, jewelry pliers, hooks, a bead organizer, scissors, needle and thread, plus recycled materials if you want to explore sustainability.
You’ll master techniques such as macramé, flat knot, Franciscan knot, crochet, braiding, row stitching, traditional embroidery, and ways to blend natural fibers with decorative elements in necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
The course teaches you how to select and reuse scrap and waste materials, make the most of local natural fibers, and create sustainable packaging—supporting circular economy and eco-friendly fashion.
Traditional techniques add cultural and symbolic value, linking contemporary design with the rich artisan heritage of Mexican communities and preserving ancestral knowledge in every piece.
You’ll develop skills to design, weave, assemble, and finish one-of-a-kind textile accessories, choose materials wisely, create functional and decorative closures, and build your own brand with identity and sustainability.