96 Westchester Ave.
White Plains, NY 10601
Tel. 1-914-437-7666
(Park at Stop & Shop)
Open 7 days
STORE HOURS:
| Mon-Sat | 11:00 - 6:00 |
| Sundays | Noon - 5:00 |
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| INTRODUCTION TO STRINGING | Learn the skills you need in order to design and make your own necklace or bracelet. This class will introduce you to the different types of materials and tools used in jewelry making, how to use a bead board to design and size your piece, and the various ways to attach a clasp. This is a hands-on class where you will make a bracelet using semi-precious stones, plated spacer beads, and a plated lobster claw clasp.
The perfect class to get started making your own jewelry. Absolutely no experience necessary.
2 hours
$35 plus tax (includes all materials)
| Wed Mar 31 | 11:00 AM | | Sun Apr 11 | 10:30 AM | | Wed Apr 14 | 11:00 AM | | Sun May 2 | 10:30 AM | | Wed May 5 | 11:00 AM | | Wed May 26 | 11:00 AM |
|  | | INTRODUCTION TO WIRE WRAPPING | This class will teach you how to use headpins and wire to make dangly earrings. You will learn about the different types of wire used in jewelry making, how to select the best wire for your project, and two approaches to attaching beads so they dangle from your piece - the simple loop and briolette wrap. This is a hands-on class where you will manipulate sterling silver wire to create 2 pair of earrings. The same technique can be used to attach beads or charms so they dangle from chain, bracelets or necklaces - it's probably the most versatile and most frequently used jewelry making technique.
No pre-requisites, but if you've never taken a class before, we suggest that you take Introduction to Stringing first.
2 hours
$35 plus tax (includes all materials)
| Wed Apr 7 | 11:00 AM | | Sun Apr 11 | 1:30 PM | | Wed Apr 28 | 11:00 AM | | Sun May 2 | 1:30 PM | | Wed May 12 | 11:00 AM |
|  | | STERLING TUBE BRACELET | Our favorite bracelet – made with sterling silver tubes and chain, embellished with Swarovski crystals. Select the crystals in your favorite color; make one for every occasion. Because the design integrates chain with the tubes, it's easier to size than many bracelets, so makes a perfect gift, even if you're not sure of the wrist size.
$55.00 plus tax (includes all materials)
2 hours
| Wed Mar 17 | 11:00 AM | | Sun Apr 18 | 1:30 PM |
|  | | WIRE RINGS | In this class you will use two very different approaches to making rings. In the first, you will learn wire coiling using 20 gauge sterling wire, then embellish the front with your own selection of beads. In the second, you will bend and hammer 18 gauge sterling wire and add a single 8mm Swarovski round bead. PREREQUISITE: basic wire wrapping skills.
2 hours
$40.00 (includes all materials except beads)
| .jpg) | | KNOTTING WITH SILK | Knotting with silk has a number of advantages: the knots protect delicate beads from rubbing against each other, silk provides a much softer look and feel - especially important with smaller expensive strands, the knots can be used as a design element, and the color of the silk can complement the beads. In our Knotting with Silk Class you will learn how to use silk cord to enhance your jewelry designs. In this class you will have the option of making a 'tin cup' style necklace with large fresh water pearls and Swarovski bicones, or a multi-colored pearl bracelet, selecting also for our wide assortment of silk colors. Finish off your piece with a sterling silver clasp. Basic stringing/crimping knowledge required.
2 hours
Cost $40 plus tax (includes all materials)
| Wed Mar 24 | 11:00 AM | | Sun Mar 28 | 10:30 AM | | Sun Apr 18 | 10:30 AM | | Wed Apr 21 | 11:00 AM | | Sun May 16 | 10:30 AM | | Wed May 19 | 11:00 AM |
|  | | LOVELY LAYERS CHAIN NECKLACE | This is the perfect class for perfecting your wire working skills, using up all those left over beads and pieces of chain, and creating a single necklace to match every outfit! What more could you ask for? You will learn several approaches to integrating beads with chain, review design elements in working with chain, and create a 65" necklace with clasp to wear as a single, double or triple strand necklace. Because you will incorporate beads of various colors and shapes, the necklace will match just about any outfit.
2 1/2 hours
$35 plus tax (materials not included; customer provides chain and beads)
| Thu Mar 11 | 11:00 AM | | Sat Mar 20 | 1:30 AM |
|  | | SWAROVSKI HEART | Get ready for Mother's Day! Made with 4mm or 6mm Swarovski crystals, this pendant is hollow inside so it's very light. The perfect Mother's Day gift - for yourself or others! You will learn the right angle weave, and get lots of compliments every time you wear the heart. Pick your own crystal colors and size. No experience necessary. If you have an Ot light, please bring it.
2 1/2 hours
Cost. $45.00 plus tax (PLUS materials)
PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY TO SELECT YOUR BEADS.
|  | | BEAD WEAVING I | Once you learn the beginning elements to bead weaving, there is no end to what you can make. In this class you will learn three stitches: peyote, two-drop peyote, square stitch and spiral stitch, using Japanese round, cube and delica beads. In addition, you'll receive background information on how to select the right beads and materials to create a piece that lasts. No prior exp. open to all levels of beaders.
3 hours
$55.00 includes all materials
| Sat Mar 13 | 10:00 AM | | Tue Apr 13 | 10:00 AM | | Tue May 11 | 10:00 AM |
|  | | BEAD WEAVING II | After learning three basic stitches in Part I, this class will introduce you to the variety of ways in which the stitches can be used to create unqiue bracelets, necklaces and earrings. You will learn zipped peyote, spiral peyote, picot and fringe. In this series of classes, you will learn how to apply bead weaving to designs you see in magazines or patterns you might purchase. ONLY OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED BEAD WEAVING I.
3 hours
$60.00 includes all materials
| Sat Mar 20 | 10:00 AM | | Tue Apr 27 | 10:00 AM | | Tue May 25 | 10:00 AM |
|  | | STEEL MY HEART | Just in time for Valentines Day... Learn to shape and hammer your own earrings from sterling silver wire. You will create two pairs of great looking earrings that are simple, yet stunning! Your class fee includes your own hammer and block so you can go home and practice making more pieces.
1 1/2 hours
$55.00 (includes all materials.)
|  | | SHAG BRACELET | Don't let this bracelet scare you, it is easy once you learn the steps, which are then repeated over and over. The feel of the beaded fringe feels like a thick pile of shag carpet, you'll love the way the way the beads move with your wrist. You will not complete this bracelet in the class, but you will learn everything you need to know to complete it at home.
PROFICIENCY WITH SQUARE STITCH OR COMPLETION OF BEAD WEAVING I IS A MUST!
3 hours
$45.00 plus materials
|  | | ROLLED, SCROLLED, TUBULAR BRACELET | Create this wonderful soft bracelet from seedbeads, Swarovski crystals and daisy spacers; finish it off with a toggle clasp. Select your favorite colors, make one in every color! This would also make a great holiday gift. Knowledge of peyote required - but you do not need to be an expert!
$55.00 plus materials
3 hours (you may not finish the bracelet during the class)
| .jpg) | | BASICS OF BEAD CROCHET | Learn how to bead crochet and how to make this versatile necklace. Wear it long, or tie it in a knot and wear it shorter. Made with Miyuki seedbeads, you can select a single color or multiple colors - however the spirit moves you. Plus, we've purchased a special magnetic clasp that works perfectly with this design. You will not make the necklace in this class, but you will leave with all the knowledge you need to complete it at home. No experience necessary.
2 hours
$50 (includes crochet hook, thread and one vial of seedbeads used in the class; excludes seedbeads and clasp for the final necklace made at home.)
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To register for any class, you must call to pre-pay and check availability:
914-437-7666. 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.
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