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Intro to Jewelry Making: Findings Crash Course

  • Beads of Paradise 16 East 17th Street New York, NY, 10003 United States (map)
 

Interested in learning how to make and repair your own jewelry?
Our Findings Crash Course is the perfect place to get started.

In a small and relaxed group setting, our beginner's class will teach you the skills needed to string jewelry on two popular materials, clasp your jewelry securely and professionally, and basic wire-wrapping techniques. We'll talk about approaches to design and materials, and get comfortable using our hands in working with small materials and tools.

From the skills you learn in class, you will come away with the know-how you need to start designing and repairing your own jewelry. Tackle that bag of broken jewelry, recreate that overpriced piece from a magazine, or pull design ideas straight from your imagination. Let us help you get started!

All materials are included. The tools you use during the class are loaned, but you can purchase them at a 20% discount.

 
 

You will learn:

  • The standard tools, findings, and expert techniques used by our staff

  • How to string and clasp bracelets and necklaces using beading wire and crimps

  • How to string on silk thread and clasp using beadtips

  • How to transform any beads into beautiful earrings using wire and headpins

You Will Take Home:

  • A necklace, bracelet, and pair of earrings

  • A one-time use 20% discount on full-priced merchandise valid for 1 month

 
 

Please register for your preferred date ahead of time, as the class has limited seating and we prepare the supplies in advance according to sign-ups. If you cannot make the date you scheduled, you can call or email and reschedule at no charge.

Class is for ages 12 and older (classes are mostly made up of adults), as sustained attention and patience are needed for this two+ hour class, in addition to fine motor skills. 

We recommend that you arrive around 10 minutes prior to the start of class and bring along any glasses or visual aids that you may need in order to work with the small materials used in class. 

Kindly include the participants' names in the "notes" section when signing up online so that we know who to expect. Thank you! 

 * So as to not compromise your or your classmates' learning experience, if you are 15 or more minutes late, you will need to reschedule (at no charge).

 
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