| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: STRINGING |
Learn to design and make your own necklace or bracelet. This class will introduce you to all the different types of stringing materials and tools as well as how to attach a clasp. You will design and make one bracelet in the class using semi precious stones. Absolutely no experience necessary. Instructors: Staff. 2 hours; $40 (includes all materials.)
| Sun May 9 | 12:00 PM | Tue Jun 1 | 11:00 AM | | Mon May 10 | 11:00 AM | Sat Jun 5 | 11:00 AM | | Sat May 15 | 11:00 AM | Mon Jun 7 | 11:00 AM | | Tue May 18 | 11:00 AM | Fri Jun 18 | 11:00 AM | | Fri May 28 | 11:00 AM | | |
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| LENGUA ESPANOLA: INTRODUCCION AL ENCORDADA |
Aprenda a diseñar y hacer su propio collar o pulsera. Esta clase le presentará todos los diferentes tipos de materiales y herramientas para encordar, así como cómo colocar un broche. Diseñarás y fabricarás una pulsera en la clase con piedras semipreciosas. Absolutamente no se necesita experiencia. Instructores: Staff. 2 horas; $ 40 (incluye todos los materiales).
THIS CLASS IS TAUGHT ENTIRELY IN SPANISH.
| Thu May 27 | 11:30 AM | | | | Thu Jun 24 | 11:30 AM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: WIRE WRAPPING |
In this class you will design and make a pair of dangling earrings (either 2-drop or 3-drop) using semi precious stones. You will learn how to select the best wire for your project and two approaches to attaching beads so they dangle from your piece. No pre-requisites or experience is necessary to take this class, but we suggest that you take Introduction to Stringing first. Instructors: Staff. 2 hours; $40(includes all materials.)
| Thu May 13 | 11:00 AM | Tue Jun 15 | 11:00 AM | | Thu May 20 | 11:00 AM | Sat Jun 19 | 11:00 AM | | Mon May 24 | 11:00 AM | Mon Jun 21 | 11:00 AM | | Sat May 29 | 11:00 AM | Mon Jun 28 | 11:00 AM | | Thu Jun 10 | 11:00 AM | | |
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| BEADWEAVING BASICS |
This class will teach you some of the basics of bead weaving and three stitches that are eventually used in more complex projects. Ideal for beginners or those looking for a refresher. Stitches covered will be ladder, flat herringbone, and peyote. You will leave with 2 keychains. Taught by Sandra. All materials included. 3 hrs. $45.
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: KNOTTING WITH SILK |
Knotting not only protects delicate beads, but the knots can be used as a design element; knotting with leather is especially popular today. In this class you will make a 'tin cup' style necklace with large fresh water pearls, Swarovski bicones, and a sterling silver clasp. Instructors: Staff. 2 hours; $45(includes all materials).
| Fri May 14 | 11:00 AM | | | | Wed Jun 30 | 11:00 AM | | |
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| MINI PETAL EARRINGS |
A miniature version of our Elizabethan Flower bracelet componants! We've sized all the beads down to create these adorable little earrings-- appropriately sized for kids to wear! Make them dangle or glue the base onto a post for a cute stud earring. Make a dozen & string them together to make a delicately stitched bracelet. Some bead weaving experience preferred, but this class is ok for relative beginners. Taught by staff. $35 plus materials, allow 1.5 hours.
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| CHEVRON DUO DAGGAR COLLAR |
You might be asking where the daggers are in this piece...we left them out! We liked this pattern by Leslie Pope better just as is, but you can add the dagger dangles if you want! Appropriate for beginners, this class will also help you brush up on reading a pattern. Taught with permission. Allow 3 hours, $35 plus materials.
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| PAISLEY DOT RING |
Make a statement with this super comfortable stitched ring! Use paisley duos or zoliduos with gemduos and our new baroque cabochons with an odd-count peyote band. This one works up quickly, you'll want to make a bunch!
Prerequisite: knowledge of odd count peyote. An original design by Leslie Pope, taught with permission by our staff. 1.5 hours. $35 plus materials.
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| LINDA'S TWEAKED STACKER |
A great class for beginners! Try this simple yet appealing bracelet, originally designed by Deb Roberti & "tweaked" by Linda Genaw. Use Czech tiles and surround them with seed beads and SuperDuos for a bracelet so easy you'll want to make a whole stack! Taught with permission. Allow 1.5-2 hours. $35 plus materials. A perfect class for anyone who has taken our Bead Weaving Basics!
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| ROMANZA BRACELET |
Join us for a blingy farewell fling! The Romanza Bracelet is another original design by Valerie Felcetto -- and it will be her last class offering here for a long time, as she soon will move across the country. In this class you will use Superduos and a variety of seed bead sizes, as well as Swarovski bicones, to bezel chatons into round and square components. Intermediate level, previous bead weaving a must, but no homework for this one! Allow 4 hours, $60 plus materials.
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| 7-STRAND KUMI BRAID |
This braid is easy to learn and works up quickly. It is similar in appearance to the round 8-strand Kumihimo braid, but with a slimmer width and greater flexibility. The great advantage of this braid is that it will accommodate beads of all different shapes and sizes more easily than the round braid. The braid can be made with all seed beads to create a rope, or with a focal front, utilizing a variety of beads. Strictly speaking, this is not kumihimo because it originated in Europe and not Japan, but the round kumihimo disk can be adapted for this technique. Students should have some experience with the regular kumihimo technique with beads. Compared to your typical 8-strand braid, this is faster and easier. Stringing beads before class will be a homework assignment. Allow 3 hours, $50 plus materials. Taught by Marianne Olbermann.
| Sun May 23 | 12:00 PM | | | | Sun Jun 6 | 1:00 PM | | |
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| HERRINGBONE SQUARED |
A great class for beginners to learn the versatile tubular herringbone stitch. This herringbone rope incorporates the 4 hole bead - Quadra Tile, Swarovski bicones and Fire Polish beads to add that extra touch of sparkle. It can be made into a necklace, a bracelet, or a several bracelets to be worn together. Taught by Carmelina Calabrese. 2 hrs. $40
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| RADIANT TENNIS BRACELET |
Learn to make a band of 3 sided cubic right angle weave that incorporates a beaded clasp then add swarovski crystals for a touch of sparkle. This class requires knowledge of right angle weave, some knowledge of cubic right angle will help. Intermediate level. This class will take 3 hours or a little over based on the length of time it will take to work up the band. Created and guest instructed by the talented Carmelina Calabrese. $55 plus materials.
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| IRELANDA CROSS |
Create this eye-catching cross that can be worn to dress up any outfit. You will learn to make this cross using right angle weave, modified right angle weave and netting to encase a Swarovski Rivoli and pearls in a new and unique way. Prerequisite: proficiency in right angle weave needed. Intermediate level. 4 hrs. $65 plus materials. Designed & taught by Carmelina Calabrese.
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| MADRIGAL BRACELET AND EARRINGS |
Calling all beginner Bead Weavers! A class which is focused on teaching you how to read and work with simple patterns. Advanced bead weavers would find this a fun class to relax and encourage our beginners. We will be using Right and Left Zoli Duo beads which adds to the fun of this pattern by making the bracelet/earrings reversible and wearable any way you prefer! These patterns are presented with permission from Debbie Roberti of Around The Beading Table. Taught by Sandra Dellano. BOGO on the Zoli Duo Beads. 3hrs. $35 plus materials.
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| TURKISH CROCHET |
Turkish Flat bead crochet is fun, easy and works up quickly. Looks much more complicated than it is but results in very attractive and comfortable pieces of jewelry. The selection of beads and fibers determines whether your work will be dainty, sparkly, boho or casual. Learn how to secure these bracelets with a button and loop closure. Basic Crochet knowledge necessary. Designed and Guest Instructed by Sandra Farinella. We can't accommodate left-handed learners at this time but will develop a method for the future. 2-3 hrs. $60 plus materials.
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| BEACHIN' RIVETS WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
Long walks on the beach have yielded pockets full of glass and nowhere to go. Here is a way to make them useful. Learn to drill glass and rivet the holes for a great finish. This class will offer hands on experience with a flex shaft and how to properly use it. (Note: there are no guarantees made as to the completion of project due to the sensitivity of glass. Colors and sizes will vary from sample.) Tools available for purchase from instructor.
Flex shafts will be provided on request for a rental fee of $25. Flex shafts may be pre-ordered from instructor for $105. Stands $24. If purchased at the show a $15 credit will be applied to the purchase of flex shaft and $5 to the purchase of the stand.
Skill Level: Confident beginner
Sessions: 1, 3hrs
Max class size: 8 (no one under 18 years of age)
Class Fees: $ 115/person
Materials Included: Beach glass pieces, SS tubing, SS JR’s, 18” chain, drill bit (If student breaks bit during class, they will be responsible to purchase another.)
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| NO SWEAT SOLDERING WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
Learn how to solder mixed metals without a mess. Sweat soldering will reduce bleeding of solder onto mixed metals. Additionally, you learn how to cut, shape and forge sterling silver. Put all the pieces together to create these distinctive earrings.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sessions: 1, 3hrs
Max class size: 12 (no one under 16 years of age)
Class Fees: $ 125/person
Materials Included: will provide enough material for 2 pairs of earrings (SS wire, SS jump rings, copper and brass texture sheets (may vary), SS earring wires)
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| CERULEAN ECLIPSE RING WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
Why make a plain bezel when you can make a decorative one? In this class you I’ll teach how to make your own bezel from decorative wire to add dimension and design.
Skill Level: Intermediate – must have some soldering experience.
Sessions: 3hrs
Max class size: 12 (no one under 18 years of age)
Class Fees: $ 135/person
Materials Included: will provide enough material for 1 sterling silver rings (SS stock, cabochon (may vary))
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| SWIRLY PEARL WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
Learn how to shape and solder sterling silver to create a simply elegant pendant and earring set. You will be challenged to solder a pin to securely set the pearl.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sessions: 1, 3hrs
Max class size: 12 (no one under 18 years of age)
Class Fees: $ 125/person
Materials Included: will provide enough material for 1 sterling silver pendant and 1 pair of earring (SS stock, pearls (color may vary), earring wires)
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| DROPS OF JUPITER WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
Create a sterling silver statement pendant by cutting, shaping and soldering. In this class you will learn how to make your silver shine like a professional. When finished we will a little extra sparkle with a gemstone. Additional materials and tools maybe purchased from instructor.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sessions: 1, 4 hours
Max class size: 12 (no one under 18 years of age
Class Fees: $ 135/person
Materials Included: will provide enough material for one pendant. 18" Snake Chain, Sterling silver stock and gemstone. Use of soldering materials.
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| ANA BRACELET |
"Ana bracelet is a piece made with Cymbal elements and inspired by the shapes of some trees found in the forest of the Dominican Republic. With the same component you can also adapt this for a necklace. The name is in honor of one of my most dear friends who loved this tree that inspired this piece." An original design, taught by visiting guest artist, Edgar Lopez. Approx 4 hours, $60 plus materials. Appropriate for intermediate level bead weavers.
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| CYNTHIA NECKLACE |
By EDGAR LOPEZ. The Cynthia Necklace is inspired by flowers (many of Edgar's designs are inspired by nature). It is made by joining many different components, like he usually likes to do, that gives you the opportunity to create different pieces by using the same components, easily translating them into earrings or bracelets as well. All materials for this class will be available for purchase either in the shop prior to class or on the day of. Materials list provided upon paid registration. Allow 4 hours, $60 plus materials. Taught by Edgar himself!
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| SLEEK ODD COUNT PEYOTE BRACLET |
Learn to master odd-count peyote! You choose your colors, and Sandra will teach you this sometimes confusing stitch. Start with a lesson and some sample beads that will make the special turnaround easier to see, then move on to creating your sleek bracelet. Make it a multi wrap if you get to loving this stitch! Prerequisite: Must be proficient in even count peyote. Allow 3-4 hours depending on how long you want your bracelet to be. $40 plus materials.
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To register for any class, you must call to pre-pay and check availability:
914-644-8191. We don't take reservations via email or from the
website because the attendance books are kept at the front desk, and only prepaid reservations are recorded.
So please telephone during store hours to sign up for any class.
ALL CLASSES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED AND PRE-PAID
- Advanced registration and full deposit are required for any class.
- Space is limited and reservations will not be held without payment
in full.
- Anyone 14 years of age or older may register for a class.
- No refunds or transfers for no-shows or for cancellations made less
than 3 days in advance of your class.
- We reserve the right to cancel any class, in which case we will issue full refunds.
- Use of tools is included.
- We reserve the right to substitute comparable beads and
components in class project kits based on availability of materials.
Materials for classes will always be available for purchase on the day of the class.
When attending a class with us, we kindly request that you support our shop by not using beads purchased elsewhere.
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