{"product_id":"07-25-cynthia-rutledge-treasures-of-the-atocha","title":"07\/26 - Cynthia Rutledge - Treasures of the Atocha","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunday July 26\u003cbr\u003e10 AM - 4 PM with a lunch break\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty Level: Intermediate - advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeyote stitch, even count tubular\u003cbr\u003ePeyote stitch, flat circular with increasing Ladder stitch\u003cbr\u003eEdge-stitching\u003cbr\u003eStitch-in-the-ditch\u003cbr\u003eEmbellishing techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 1622 and the newly completed, and heavily armed, Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de la Atocha was ready to head for her Spanish home as the rear guard for a treasure convoy of Spanish ships. The convoy had arrived in Havana late due to weather, so the captains of the convoy had to make a decision, head for home and take their chances with the weather or stay in Havana harbor until after hurricane season. They were laden with an amazing amount of inventory, which made for a hard decision. However, on September 4, 1622 the convoy departed Havana harbor with fair skies to head for home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few days out at sea, a hurricane came out of nowhere and ripped through the convoy. The Atocha fought to stay afloat, but sometime in the night she lost her rudder and her ability to steer. She was then hit again by another hurricane, which caused her to sink on a reef bow first, losing 260 out of 265 crew and passengers, including the captain. In total eight ships were lost including two other treasure galleons, the Santa Margarita and the Nuestra Señora del Rosario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atocha's whereabouts had been in question since her demise until 1971 when adventurer and treasure hunter, Mel Fisher and his family and crew finally found her. The quest for treasure cost Mr. Fisher highly, claiming the lives of his son, his son's wife and three crewmembers. The \"Ghost Galleon\" as he called the Atocha had exchanged the five lives that were saved in 1622, for the five lives taken during excavation: a heavy price to pay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ships manifests showed that the Nuestra Señora de la Atocha, was carrying a heavy load of copper, silver, gold, tobacco, gem stones, jewels, jewelry and indigo, along with unregistered jewelry and personal goods. To this day, she is one of the largest sunken treasure finds in the World. Beyond the treasures that were documented, she was also carrying over three pounds of Columbian Emeralds and unregistered gold bullion, considered blood money from the slave trade. Mr. Fisher's company continues their search for more artifacts and treasure, giving us a rare glimpse into 17th century Spanish history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Treasures of the Atocha\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is my second design based on sunken treasure. Using the manifests and images of the treasures found on the Nuestra Señora de la Atocha as my inspiration, I have incorporated gems, gold and chain into the design. The central pear CZ has a peyote stitch bezel with a deep channel of beadwork, holding Swarovski cup chain. Decorative pearl embellishments add the finishing touches. A pearl cabochon drop completes the central component. Two oval CZ's mimic the look of the central component and are connected to the pear bezel with ladder stitch chain links. Pearl cabochon chain links complete the necklace ending with two pearl cabochon buttons and a button connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKits are mandatory and will be purchased from Cynthia closer to the date of the class.  Kits are available in the 3 colorways pictured and described below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit #1: \u003c\/strong\u003eDark Gold $95.00 each plus the cost of one 18x13mm pear and two 10x14mm\u003cbr\u003eoval CZs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is a dark rich gold without accent colors to reflect the amazing pure golds of the\u003cbr\u003e17th century. This sample is using Moxi Luna for the 18x13mm pear, Emerald for the oval\u003cbr\u003eCZs and Irid. Green Swarovski pearls, but any combination would be awesome!\u003cbr\u003eThe 3mm pearls and the 10mm pearl cabs (included with your kit) will be changed to go\u003cbr\u003ewith your CZ choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit #2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24KT Platinum $130.00 each plus the cost of one 18x13mm pear and two\u003cbr\u003e10x14mm oval CZs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is a rich 24KT platinum with 24KT gold accents. This sample is using Emerald for\u003cbr\u003ethe 18x13mm pear, Alexandrite for the oval CZs and White Swarovski pearls, but any\u003cbr\u003ecombination would be awesome! The 3mm pearls and the 10mm pearl cabs (included with your kit) will be changed to go with your CZ choice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional 24KT Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e I never made a sample of this one but many of my students have made this design using the 24KT gold with 24KT platinum accents. This kit would be $130.00 each plus the cost of one 18x13mm pear and two oval CZs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass is limited to a maximum of 20 students and minimum of 8 students. You can choose to Zoom from home or hang with others at the shop - we will be using the 51\" big screen TV that I have in the shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellation policy - there is no cancellation refund for this class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Owl Be Beading LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635943833678,"sku":"07252026","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/4781\/3710\/files\/Screenshot_320.png?v=1776274613","url":"https:\/\/owlbebeading.myshopify.com\/products\/07-25-cynthia-rutledge-treasures-of-the-atocha","provider":"Owl Be Beading LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}