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Discover a world of creativity and craftsmanship with bead classes in NYC. From beginner workshops to advanced techniques, learn how to design and create stunning handmade jewelry pieces while gaining valuable skills that will last a lifetime.

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Spiral Beadwork

92nd Street Y

A great introduction to seed bead work, no prior beading experience is needed. Begin by creating bracelets and/or necklaces of your own design while learning a remarkably simple, versatile seed bead stitch known as Dutch Spiral. We begin with the basics: designing your spiral, adding thread and creating a simple closure using a bead loop and a handmade toggle. Continue with additional design ideas, utilizing numerous bead types and sizes. All...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Bead Stringing

Jewelry Arts

By the end of the week, students will take home several personalized handmade pieces. This is a workshop for anyone who has wondered how to make those beaded necklaces that are so popular this season. We'll cover everything from stringing materials to bead boards. No jewelry making or beading experience is necessary.

(66) Beginner 18 and older
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Animals on a String Beadmaking

UrbanGlass

In this class students will learn beginning flameworking working techniques while making whimsical bead sculptures Each week students will explore a different category of animals, including, fish, turtles, penguins, pigs, owls, and elephants, to create a series of fanciful animal beads that can be turned into colorful wearable art. Hands-on studio work will be complemented by presentations of inspirational images and contemporary flame worked glass....

(55) All levels 18 and older
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Beadmaking 101

UrbanGlass

By learning to use a torch to transform glass rods into beautiful beads, students in this workshop will be introduced to the world of flameworked glass. They will learn to shape molten glass into a range of bead forms and embellish them with a variety of decorative techniques. Each student will make a range of colorful handmade beads, which they will assemble into their own expressions in wearable art. Important Thing to Note: No experience necessary....

(55) Beginner 18 and older
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Beaded Jewelry Workshop

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This five (5) weeks workshop is for beginners as well as those with some beading experience. Participants will learn a variety of popular beadwork stitches, which will then be applied to projects chosen by the instructor. Supplies will be available for purchase at the classes.

(30) All levels 18 and older
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$225

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Beading for Beginners

Jewelry Arts

By the end of the week, students will take home several personalized handmade pieces. This is a workshop for anyone who has wondered how to make those beaded necklaces that are so popular this season. We'll cover everything from stringing materials to bead boards. No jewelry making or beading experience is necessary.

(66) Beginner 18 and older
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Flame Work Bead Pendant

EatMetal, Inc.

Make beautiful and innovative jewelry design with your already-made glass beads flameworked. Learn or expand basic jewelry skills to complement your bead stringing capabilities. Use of hammers, rolling mill, hole punch, drills, flex shaft / Dremel, disc cutter, dapping tools, patinas, saw, and more to manipulate wire and metal. Use cold connections as an alternative to soldering. Take away the low-tech processes that you can use in your own stu...

(39) All levels 18 and older
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Glass Bead Making

Annealed Studio @ 107 Union Ave N, Cranford, NJ

Learn the Venetian art of glass bead making.  Make unique beads by melting glass rods with an oxygen/propane torch.  Learn to shape the glass, create rough “frit encrusted” beads that look ancient and incorporate silver foil or flower decorations to personalize beads. Minimum Skill Level: All levels welcome. 16-yrs age minimum. Younger attendees will need to be cleared prior to enrollment. What will we do? Learn how glass moves as...

(10) Beginner 16 and older
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$175
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Beyond the Bead (Chitchat)

Annealed Studio @ 107 Union Ave N, Cranford, NJ

Wondering what to do with those gorgeous lampworked beads and cabochons? Join us for a creative chitchat on how to showcase them. We will discuss techniques such as setting, stringing, creating a focal pendant, using metal clay accents and more!  All levels are welcome. Note: Materials are not included.

(10) All levels 15 and older
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Jewelry 101: String Your Own Beaded Necklace

Tina Tang Studio LLC @ 121 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ

Learn to make a basic beaded necklace or bracelet using Czech glass, pearls, seed beads or whatever beads you choose from class supplies.  You will learn the simplest technique to string your own necklace or bracelet and take it home with you.   Proper selection of supplies and where to purchase them are covered in class. Class Goal:  Learn the basics of stringing beads by making your own necklace and or bracelet.  Take...

All levels 9 and older
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Stones & Findings Shopping Tour

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Modnitsa Atelier Studio

You will learn to navigate the stones & findings shops of the NYC bead district and will be able to take advantage of some amazing wholesale offers and the advice of NYC's sough-after jewelry designer and instructor, Dina of Modnitsa Atelier. The jewelry and bead stores can be a little overwhelming and intimidating on your first visit. Join our tour (4-6 people) where we set out to conquer 3-5 jewelry stores. Dina recommends particular supplies,...

(12) All levels 14 and older
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Knotted Cord + Bead Bracelet

Lost Wax Studio @ 171 Elizabeth St, New York, NY

You will go home wearing 2 bracelets one plain plus one with beads that you made. This 2 hour workshop includes all materials needed.  A popular unisex style bracelet. This style is also known as shamballa bracelets. Huge selection of different size cords and beads to choose from. Unisex project includes: 1 plain bracelet and 1 beaded bracelet. Your choice of materials. Ages 10 and up. Note: The school reserves the right to take pictures...

(11) All levels 10 and older
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$160
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