| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: 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; $40 plus tax (includes all materials)
| Sat Jun 2 | 9:30 AM | Wed Jul 11 | 10:30 AM | | Wed Jun 6 | 10:30 AM | Sat Jul 28 | 9:30 AM | | Wed Jun 20 | 10:30 AM | | | | Sat Jun 23 | 9:30 AM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: 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; $40 plus tax (includes all materials)
| Sat May 26 | 9:30 AM | Sat Jun 30 | 10:00 AM | | Wed May 30 | 10:30 AM | Sat Jul 14 | 9:30 AM | | Sat Jun 9 | 9:30 AM | Wed Jul 18 | 10:30 AM | | Wed Jun 27 | 10:30 AM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: 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 make a 'tin cup' style necklace with large fresh water pearls and Swarovski bicones, selecting from our wide assortment of silk colors. Finish off your piece with a sterling silver clasp. Basic stringing/crimping knowledge required. 2 hours; Cost $45 plus tax (includes all materials).
| Wed Jun 13 | 10:30 AM | | | | Sun Jun 24 | 10:00 AM | | | | Wed Jul 25 | 10:30 AM | | |
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| 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, and square 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. You will begin a bracelet, and then learn how to finish it off in Beadweaving 2. No prior experience necessary. Instructor: Pat Riesner. 3 hours; $60.00 includes all materials
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| BEAD WEAVING II |
Use one of the three stitches you learned in Beadweaving I to create a bracelet. Bring your bracelet to this class and learn how to finish it: sizing, a clasp, edging, fringe - whatever you want. Make it your own design. ONLY OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED BEAD WEAVING I. Instructor: Pat Riesner. 3 hours; $50.00 plus materials
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: SPIRAL ROPE BRACELET |
This is an introductory beadweaving class - no experience necessary. We'll start with a little background on the types of beads, stringing and tools used for beadweaving, then teach you the spiral rope stitch. You'll weave fire-polished beads with size 8/0 and 11/0 to create a bracelet. Finish it with a plated toggle. This is a great stitch for making necklaces as well. Depending on how quickly you work, you may not finish in class, but you'll learn everything you need to finish the project at home.
Instructor: BeadsWest Staff
2 1/2 hours
$40 (includes all materials)
| Tue May 29 | 10:00 AM | | | | Mon Jun 11 | 10:00 AM | | | | Tue Jul 24 | 10:00 AM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: CUBE HERRINGBONE BRACELET |
Learn the flat herringbone stitch (also known as Ndebele) to create this versatile bracelet. This is an introductory class - no experience necessary. We've selected cube Miyuki beads for this class to make it a little easier to learn; after the class, you'll be ready to use any size seedbeads with this stitch.
Instructors: BeadsWest Staff. 2 1/2 hours. $40 (includes all materials)
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| CHAN LUU INSPIRED BRACELET |
Everyone seems to be wearing one of these chic bracelets these days. We've modified the design to make it easy enough for a beginner to master. Learn to make your own at a fraction the cost you see comparable bracelets in the stores, and make it in your favorite colors. You'll use leather cord, seedbeads, string and a button for the clasp. You will NOT finish the bracelet during class, but you'll have all the information you need to finish it off, and you're welcome to stay at our work tables until you finish. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please arrive ten minutes early to select your seedbeads and button. Instructors: BeadsWest Staff; 2 1/2 hours; $35 plus materials
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| SHAMBALLA BRACELET |
Inspired by ancient traditions, this stylish bracelet has become the hottest fashion accessory. Whether your personal style is earthy and organic, opulent and glitzy, or somewhere in between, we'll teach you to master the techniques needed to make shamballa your own. You'll choose your own beads and then discover it's "knot" all that hard to finish this project. Depending on how quickly you work, you may not finish your bracelet in class, but you'll learn everthing you need to finish it at home. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please arrive 15 minutes early to select your beads and cord. Instructors: BeadsWest Staff; 2 1/2 hours; $35 plus materials.
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| 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! Instructor: Pat Riesner. 3 hours. 45.00 plus materials
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| TRIANGLE ICE |
Talk about bling! This will catch someone's eye from across the room. You will use approximately 165 4mm crystals in the main color, and 120 in the second color. A seedbead base supports the crystals. Finish it off with a 3-strand magnetic tubular clasp in sterling or gold. Prerequisite: some netting knowledge. You may not finish the bracelet in class, but you'll have all the information to finish it at home. Please arrive 15 minutes to select your beads; class will begin promptly at the appointed time. Instructor: Pat Riesner. $50 (plus mateerials) 3-4 hours.
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| JUMBO JEWELS BANGLE |
Do you like wearing bracelets but don't want to put on your fancy jewelry every day? You will love these Jumbo Jewel bangles. They're EASY, and made easiwer because we use size 6/0 seedbeads and right angle weave (RAW). Add crystals in your favorite color. You can wear one, but once you see how eaasy they are to make, you'll want to make several and wear two or three (or four) at a time. So many color combinations make them especially appealing. Betch ya can't make just one! No prerequisite. Instructor: Pat Riesner. 3 hours. Cost: $45 plus materials
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| SUMMER SUNFLOWER BEZELED RIVOLI |
Learn how to bezel a rivoli (or anything without a flat back). Plus learn various ways to use your bezeled rivoli - turn it into a ring, a pendant, or whatever you wish. Must be proficient in peyote. You won't finish this in class, but you'll have all the skills you need to finish it at home. Instructor: Pat Riesner; 4 hours; $50 (plus materials)
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| SPIRAL PEYOTE (CELLINI) BRACELET |
Learn how to weave this vibrant bracelet (shown here in necklace form) with up to 6 colors of beads in graduated sizes. Use our color combination of seed beads, or arrive early to select your own color palette. Depending on how quickly you work, you may not finish in class. But, you'll have all the materials and learn everything you need to finish the project at home. This is an intermediate project and prior beadweaving experience is required.
Instructors: BeadsWest Staff. 3 hours. $35 (plus materials).
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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.
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.
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