| 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.)
| Tue Aug 16 | 11:30 AM | | | | Sat Aug 20 | 11:30 AM | | | | Mon Aug 22 | 11:30 AM | | |
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| **NEW!** BEAD TIME FOR TEENS |
On holiday break from school? This special class is being offered specifically for teens aged 13-16 years of age. They will learn to make a choker style necklace and a stretchy bracelet, and what skills go into making these types of jewelry. Skills included are knowing which stringing materials to use for different projects, all about clasps, and crimping. Teens will design their own necklace or bracelet in a small group setting. Space is limited to 5 students per session. Absolutely no prior experience required! Taught by Christina Santiago. $35 plus materials. Allow 2 hours.
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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.)
| Sun Aug 14 | 12:30 PM | | | | Mon Aug 29 | 11:30 AM | | |
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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).
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| ASCOT EARRINGS WITH SULIE GIRARDI |
A SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST SULIE GIRARDI PMC CLASS! These earrings are elegant yet simple enough for casual wear. You will learn to set fireable gemstones, as well as how to make and use molded components. The ear wires can be soldered on after firing or students can choose to make post earrings. Appropriate for the confident beginner, allow 3 hours, $125 includes kit.
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| ELEGANT DANGLE EARRINGS WITH SULIE GIRARDI |
A SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST SULIE GIRARDI INTRO TO PMC CLASS! Students learn the fundamentals of metal clay, as well as how to set a fireable gemstone. Torch firing. The project is a pair of dangle earrings of the student’s own design, each with a cubic zirconia. Beginner level, allow 3 hours, $110 includes kit.
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| SIMPLY FANCY RING WITH SULIE GIRARDI |
Join special Guest artist SULIE GIRARDI to learn skills with Precious Metal Clay. Students make a ring that features a fireable cubic zirconia, choice of colors. The ring is decorated with molded components as desired. Students learn how to make a ring, how to calculate shrinkage, how to set a stone, how to use molds. Torch or kiln firing. Appropriate for the confident beginner. Allow 4 hours, $120 includes kit with all materials.
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| ABALONE WAVE WITH SULIE GIRARDI |
PMC CLASS WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST SULIE GIRARDI! A popular class, where students make a silver piece with an indentation. This is then filled with a mosaic of abalone shell which is sealed with resin. Torch firing. Appropriate for all skill levels. Allow 4 hours, $125 includes kit.
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| TINY TREASURE BOX WITH SULIE GIRARDI |
JOIN SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST SULIE GIRARDI FOR THIS MORE ADVANCED PMC CLASS! In this all-day class you will learn how to create a small box with a lid, including a set gemstone. For Intermediate to advanced PMC students. Allow 6 hours, $225 includes kit.
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| RIVETING ENAMELS |
Kieu Pham Gray is coming! Learn enameling and cold connections in one class. You will learn to torch fire enamel on copper and use transparent enamels on silver to create true colors. After firing all the pieces, you will rivet them together. Students will finish at least one pendant. Beginner level. 3 hours, must be at least 18 years old. Taught by the illustrious Kieu Pham Gray! Class fee: $115 Inlcudes all materials.
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| VIENNA OPERA EARRINGS WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
KIEU CLASS! The perfect earrings for the holidays or your next outing to the opera house. Learn to make a step bezel for gem cut stones. We'll use a pear shaped Swarovski crystal that will sparkle from every direction. An alternative design will be offered for those who do not wear stud earrings. Intermediate level, soldering experience required, allow 4 hours. Ages 18+. Earwires provided by Bead Everything (your choice of style). $140 includes class and materials kit in sterling silver.
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| DAYDREAMER BRACELET WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
KIEU CLASS! A great introduction to soldering! Learn the basic concepts of silver soldering while creating an eclectic bracelet of different links. A variety of silver will be provided to allow students the opportunity to tailor their bracelet. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of necessary tools and materials to successfully solder simple joints. Students will complete a bracelet by the end of class. Beginner level, allow 3 hours, ages 18+. $125 includes all materials.
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| FRAGMENTS PENDANT WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
KIEU CLASS! Create a modern jewelry set from bronze and silver fragments. Students will learn how to frame small pieces into a shape of their liking then link them together. There will only be enough time to finish a pair of earrings or pendant, but we will go through the entire process of making a bracelet, including the toggle clasp. Bracelet kit option is available. Intermediate level, allow 4 hours, ages 18+. $105 includes all materials.
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| SEPARATE BUT TOGETHER WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
KIEU CLASS! Lets play with transparent enamels! Learn how to make your transparent enamels glow. We will also touch on separation enamel and a creative way to connect two enamel pieces. Intermediate level, ages 16+, allow 3 hours. $105 includes all materials for 2 pendants.
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| PENUMBRA PENDANT WITH KIEU PHAM GRAY |
KIEU CLASS! Hollow forms let you create a lot of depth to your work while utilizing all of your skills. Starting from sheet metal and jump rings we will do some soldering, sawing, and stone setting to build a pendant that will not be left in the shadows. Intermediate level, for ages 16+, allow 6 hours. $145 includes sterling kit for 1 pendant (chain not included, but various styles will be available for purchase).
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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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