139 Washington Street About Us Classes & Parties News & Events Hours & Directions The finest selection of beads for creative people! Classes   Private Class or Consultation Need special attention? We are happy to give you the personal attention you need to design a project or learn a certain technique. You can choose what you learn. The fee for a private consultation is $50 per person per hour (maximum of 2 people) plus the cost of materials. PRE-REQUISITE:  None Limited to 2 students.   Fee: $50.00  Materials Required:    Basic Beadstringing Just getting started? Learn the basic techniques for beginning and ending necklaces, bracelets, lariats, etc on Beadalon wire. This is the perfect class for beginners. No experience necessary. PRE-REQUISITE:  None Limited to 6 students.   1 hour Fee: $30.00  Materials Required: None Please call 203-852-9194 to make your reservation. You must sign up in advance for these classes. There must be at least 3 people registered for us to run each class. If you do not cancel 24 hours prior to the class date you will be charged in full for the missed class.   Wire Work Techniques Learn to link beads using metal wire This is a basic skill that will allow you to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets. You will learn the simple loop, the wire wrap loop and simple earring construction. PRE-REQUISITE:  none Limited to 6 students.   1.5 hours Fee: $35.00  Materials Required: None Please call 203-852-9194 to make your reservation. You must sign up in advance for these classes. There must be at least 3 people registered for us to run each class. If you do not cancel 24 hours prior to the class date you will be charged in full for the missed class.   Basic Knotting In this class you will learn to knot pearls and semi-precious stones with silk thread. You will learn the traditional European knotting technique used by professional beaders. A fabulous way to show off your most treasured beads! PRE-REQUISITE:  none Limited to 6 students.   1.5 hours Fee: $30.00  Materials Required: None Please call 203-852-9194 to make your reservation. You must sign up in advance for these classes. There must be at least 3 people registered for us to run each class. If you do not cancel 24 hours prior to the class date you will be charged in full for the missed class.   Precious Metal Clay Introduction to PMC Learn how to create flat fine silver charms with texture for earrings, necklaces and linked bracelets. All the basics will be covered including the best ways of handling, texturing, sanding and firing. Also, the addition of bails for pendants and shanks for buttons will be covered. Stamps, textures, molds and templates will be provided for class use and an overview on how to make your own will be covered. The clay charms made in class will be fired that night and be available to be picked up the next day. The fee for the class is $125.00 which includes the 4 hour class, an ounce of standard PMC, and a starter tool kit. PRE-REQUISITE:  none Limited to 6 students.   4 hours Fee: $150.00  Materials Required: A starter kit provided with the class fee. For those of you not familiar with PMC, it is a product that will take your jewelry designs to a new dimension. Precious Metal Clay is composed of tiny particles of fine silver mixed with an organic binder which, when fired, burns off leaving solid silver. PMC's properties are the same as clay. Almost anything you can do with clay, you can do with PMC! The class is limited to 6 people. Your space will be held upon receipt of the class fee. Don't miss out on this great class. Please Call to make a reservation: (203) 852-9194   BEADWORKS® is a  Registered Trademark   Copyright ©2006 Beadworks® International