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 Feb 10 | 11:00 AM | | Sat Feb 20 | 10:30 AM | | Wed Mar 31 | 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 Feb 17 | 11:00 AM | | Sat Feb 20 | 1:30 PM | | Sun Feb 28 | 10:30 AM | | Wed Mar 10 | 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
|  | | 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 Feb 24 | 11:00 AM | | Wed Mar 24 | 11:00 AM |
|  | | MAKE YOUR OWN WIRE CLASP | In this class, you'll learn new skills AND you'll be introduced to a new material. First you'll learn how to work with 16 gauge wire, including the tools you need and the technique for hammering the wire – very different from the finer gauges of wire that you're familiar with. We'll introduce you to dead soft brass wire – it's very economical, blends well with sterling and other metals, and makes a wonderful and sturdy clasp. Finally, you will create your own clasps – select from an S-hook, Swan's Neck, Figure 8 and Hook & Eye – with all the variations. PREREQUESITE: Must be proficient in wire working.
2 1/2 hours
$45 plus tax (includes all materials)
| Thu Feb 18 | 11:00 AM | | Sat Feb 27 | 1:30 PM |
|  | | MIDAS SWIRL AND BEAD BRACELET | Take the skills you learned in Bonnie's Make Your Own Wire Clasp class to another level, and make this wonderful bracelet. Use Bonnie's design, or alter it slightly to your own style. This bracelet uses 16 gauge brass wire to create the clasp and the links – you supply the beads. (Note – big hole beads required!) You'll leave with the skills you need to make an infinite variety of wire and bead bracelets – use sterling or gold wire, modify the design of the links, incorporate different beads, the possibilities are endless.
Prerequisite: Make Your Own Wire Clasp or proficiency working with 16 gauge brass wire
2 1/2 hours
$45 plus tax (includes wire, customer provides beads)
|  | | TREASURE CHEST KNOTTED NECKLACE | Knotting is not just for pearls and not only to protect your beads. Today silk is used as a design element, even in earrings. Nothing is softer, and nothing drapes better than a necklace made with knotted silk. In this class, Bonnie uses silk to create a 'treasure chest necklace' out of all those stray beads you have. Bring in your extra beads, and let Bonnie help you create a design, and then knot your beads, to create a keepsake piece.
2 1/2 hours
Cost: $45 plus tax (includes silk and plated S-hook; customer supplies the beads)
|  | | 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 |
|  | | 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
| Tue Feb 9 | 10:30 AM | | Sat Mar 13 | 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
| Tue Feb 23 | 10:30 AM | | Sat Mar 20 | 10:00 AM |
|  | | CUSTOM DESIGN YOUR OWN PEYOTE RING | This adorable ring has 2mm Swarovski® crystals on either side of your favorite color of delica beads. You will walk out of class with some bling and a huge smile on your face. These rings are addictive, once you make one you will want to make more and more and more.
PROFICIENCY WITH PEYOTE OR COMPLETION OF BEAD WEAVING I IS A MUST!
2 1/2 hours
$45.00 plus materials
ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY TO SELECT YOUR BEADS.
| Sat Feb 13 | 1:00 PM | | Tue Feb 16 | 10:30 AM |
|  | | 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.)
| Sun Feb 28 | 1:30 PM | | Tue Mar 2 | 10:30 AM |
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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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