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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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Recycle/Redesign Jewelry Workshop

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Modnitsa Atelier Studio @ 85 Broad St, New York, NY

Bring your old or broken pieces and learn how to re-create them into new, fresh and stunning designs. It’s a group class, but limited to 4-6 people in order to give each person individual attention. All the necessary tools and findings will be provided, along with some additional stones/beads/crystals to choose from to add to your existing ones. Remember: one (wo)man’s trash is another one’s treasure, so please feel free to bring in jewelry...

(12) All levels 14 and older
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Intro to Ceramic Jewelry

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

This 3-session course is for the beginner who wants to explore the ceramic process to create original ceramic jewelry, such as pendants and/or beads for necklaces and other related jewelry accessories. Common studio tools, clay and glazes will be provided to assist the student in making unique pieces to wear. Note: Price Includes $10 Materials Fee

(29) Beginner 18 and older
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$145

3 sessions

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DIY Clay Bead Necklaces

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This class lets you be the designer. You’ll learn to make unique, oven-baked clay beads and fashion your own modern necklaces. These pieces make fantastic gifts, if you can bear to give them away.   Important Things to Note: No previous experience in jewelry making or clay is required.  Beginners are welcome Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? Yes.  Class fee includes instruction, clay, jewelry materials...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Beading Workshop (Beginner/Intermediate)

Mohawk Coterie @ 39 Eldridge St, New York, NY

Demonstration and Teach-in of Traditional Native American Style Beadwork techniques. This is a MAKE+TAKE Workshop. All materials and tools are provided, just arrive and prepare to be creative.   Small Bead kits will be provided and included in costs. Students will leave with a completed piece of professionally made jewelry. Technique and process can be applied to earrings, bracelet or necklace. Please Note: Students should come in comfortable...

(1) Beginner 12 and older
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Borosilicate Beads and Pendants

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Take your flameworking skills to the next level! During the course of this class, we will explore a range of flameworking techniques through hollow bead and pendant forms. Techniques covered include color application and patterning, graal and carving, and hollow sculptural pendants.  Important Thing to Note: No experience is necessary for this class. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, there are no makeups...

(55) All levels 18 and older
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$760

6 sessions

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Glass Beads A to Z

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Join Maria Aroche for an intensive exploration of glass bead making. The first class begins with safety, bead release preparedness, basic shapes, dots, feathering, frit, and stringers with a twist. The second class will cover bead removal, cleaning, surface treatments, and sandblasting. In our third session we will work with molds, silver foils, encasing, and bubbles. Lastly, the fourth class will cover dichroic glass and working off the glass...

(55) All levels 18 and older
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$550

4 sessions

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Seed Bead Hair Clip

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Join Lenny, creator of Antelope Women Designs, for this two day workshop that will get you started on your own beaded journey. Learn to create beaded appliqué, and leave with a cool hair clip! Lenny is excited to share five different beginner techniques and how to assemble your finished beadwork into a wearable item. Class discussion will also touch on cultural appropriation and appreciation within the vast, international history of beadwork. ...

(55) All levels 14 and older
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$445

2 sessions

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Beaded Wrap Bracelet

Brooklyn Charm @ 145 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY

These bracelets are trendy and fun to make, and this class will teach you how to do it yourself! You will learn how to design a single-wrap bracelet and put it together, with beads, cord/leather, beading thread, and a button. All materials are included. What you make in the class is yours to take home. Tools are loaned out for the duration of the class and are available for purchase. Materials included in class: Beads, 4-6 mm, glass & semi-precious...

(292) All levels 12 and older
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Beginning Beadmaking

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

In this three-week introduction to beadmaking, students will be introduced to basic decorative techniques that can be used to produce a variety of surfaces and shapes and students will be encouraged to develop their own personal aesthetic using these tools. Feel free to bring to class jewelry designs that you want to achieve. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, there are no makeups allowed. Q: Is a certificate...

(55) Beginner 18 and older
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$350

3 sessions

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Bead Making: Sculpting Holiday Miniatures

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

This one day workshop will cover the basics of making a bead with soft glass and focus on the skills required to make miniature holiday charms.  The students will learn how to sculpt and manipulate the glass to create tiny wreaths, reindeer, and Santas.  Come in from the cold to our hot glass studio and leave with a tiny snowman charm on your arm! Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, there are no makeups allowed....

(55) Beginner 18 and older
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$225
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Beadmaking Part 1

UrbanGlass @ 126 13th St, Brooklyn, NY

Students attending this couse wil learn basic flameworking skills using a torch to melt rods of glass into beads. For millennia, artists around the world have practiced beadmaking. In glass, beads are formed by heating rods of colored glass over a flame and winding the softened glass around a metal tool called a mandrel. The process absorbs you. Techniques covered include dots, stringers, twisty, raking, basic shapes and more. Important Things...

(55) All levels 18 and older
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Beadmaking Part 2

UrbanGlass @ 126 13th St, Brooklyn, NY

This course picks up where part 1 left off, introducing decorative techniques and giving you more time to practice at the torch. Whether you've taken one of our beadmaking course offered earlier in the year or the session offered in the morning, this course is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills. Important Things to Note: Pre-requisites: Beadmaking, part 1 or basic flameworking experience. All materials included. Q&A Q: ...

(55) Beginner 18 and older
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Basic Beaded Earrings

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

In this class students will learn to design and construct basic beaded earrings. Design hints, tools, wire techniques and terminology will be covered. Everyone will be able to create two pairs of dangle earrings to bring home. Cost of class includes materials!

(252) All levels 10 and older
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Botanical Jewelry: Drift Seed Jewelry Making

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Drift seeds are carried by wind and water from the rainforest to the sea, where they may drift for months and years before landing on distant shores. These buoyant sea beans can be transformed into unique seed beads.  In this class, you will learn their journey and diversity as you create a striking pendant.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Botanical Jewelry: Jewelry from the Underground

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Have you ever thought of the potato as jewelry? Solanum tuberosum—long cultivated as an important food crop—has untapped potential for creative applications.  In this class, you will learn of the potato’s horticultural history as you transform it into beads and craft a conversation piece to take home.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Bead Project EXPO: Beadmaking

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Melt colorful glass rods in the flame of a table torch to create your very own wearable beads. One-on-one 30 minute lessons with a Bead Project Alum. Objects made during the lesson must cool slowly overnight, so please plan to return the following week for pickup, or contact us to arrange shipping.

(55) Beginner 12 and older
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Beads on the Loom of Time: Brick Stitch Technique

Sacred Arts Research Foundation @ 107 Green St, Brooklyn, NY

Beading is an ancient art that spans across most traditional cultures around the world including the Native American traditions of South, Central and North America.  It has also been found in traditional cultures of Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.  It is an incredible meditation and a great way to connect with the divine patterns that are within all things.  In the first class we will learn the basics of brick stitch which is...

(9) All levels 8 and older
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Beaded Bonsai Tree

Cook's Arts & Crafts Shoppe @ 80-09 Myrtle Ave, New York, NY

Perfect gift idea :) Who won't love this beautiful tree done with seed beads and twisted wire. These trees are sold online for over $30. All supplies included. Enough material to make one tree ready for gifting :)

(6) All levels 10 and older
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Jewelry Making: **Feathers and Leather**

Eat and Compete™ @ 691 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY

Learn various tips and techniques of professional jewelry makers while adding your own personal touches. Every bead has a story. Celebrate the creation of beautiful jewelry! Learn to make clay beads, use wire wrapping, metal findings, paint, chains and leather to create one of a kind elegant earrings, unisex anchor earrings, chains and necklaces for birthdays, holidays, gifts, favors, special events, etc … all in one evening. Leave with custom...

Intermediate 18 and older
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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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