| 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; $45 (includes all materials.)
| Sat Jan 4 | 11:30 AM | Thu Jan 16 | 11:30 AM | | Wed Jan 8 | 11:30 AM | Sat Jan 25 | 11:30 AM | | Sat Jan 11 | 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; $45(includes all materials.)
| Mon Dec 30 | 11:30 AM | Sat Jan 18 | 11:30 AM | | Thu Jan 9 | 11:30 AM | Wed Jan 22 | 11:30 AM | | Sun Jan 12 | 12:30 PM | Thu Jan 30 | 11:30 AM |
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| WIRE WRAPPING : BEEHIVES & BRIOLETTES |
Top drilled stones giving you grief? In this more advanced wire wrapping class we will go in depth on learning the skills for wrapping briolettes in 2 ways: a standard briolette type wrap and the fancier beehive wrap. You will make 2 pendants in class, one using a chandelier finding that uses multiple stones (for more practice). Prerequisite: basic wire wrapping skills. Allow 1.5 hours, $45 plus materials.
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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).
| Sun Jan 5 | 12:30 PM | | | | Fri Jan 17 | 2:30 PM | | | | Fri Jan 31 | 11:30 AM | | |
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| PRIMAVERA NECKLACE |
A new original design by Carmelina Calabrese! This elegant pearl necklace is the perfect accessory to dress up any outfit. One side is more casual, while the other side is dressier! In this class you will use right angle weave, peyote, and tubular peyote to make this reversible necklace. Appropriate for beginner/advanced beginner bead weavers. Some previous bead weaving experience is required. Taught by Carmelina, $65 plus materials, allow 3-4 hours.
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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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