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Hours: Mon - Wed, Fri 10:30-5:30 Thurs 10:30-7 Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5
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Classes

Please call 203-852-9194 to make your reservation. You must sign up in advance for these classes. Please note our cancellation policy. 24 hours notice prior to the class date is required to cancel, otherwise you will be charged in full for the missed class.

Private Classes

We are pleased to offer private shopping and private jewelry design consultation services. This is a wonderful opportunity to work on-on-one with our staff designing a special gift or project. We are always happy to work with our clients in the design of a new piece or with the creation of a perfect compliment to an existing piece. Please call to arrange a convenient appointment.

Limited to 2 students  
Fee: $75 per hour
Materials Required: None or bring your own 


Basic Classes

Basic Beadstringing

Just getting started?
This is the perfect class for beginners who just aren’t sure if they are doing it “right”! Learn about several types of stringing, how to attach clasps to create basic necklaces and bracelets. Once you complete this class you will be able to begin making your own jewelry. No experience necessary.

Limited to 6 students.   1 hour
Fee: $30.00 

Upcoming Classes
Sunday Jan. 3rd 10:30am
Thursday Jan. 7th 5:30pm
Sunday Feb. 7th 10:30am
Thursday Feb. 11 5:30pm

Wire Work Techniques

Learn to link beads using metal wire
Learn to link beads with metal wire! This is a basic skill that will allow you to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets. You will learn to make beautiful, professional looking jewelry. You will also learn about the many different metals that can be used, including sterling silver, copper, brass, gold filled and less expensive plated metals.

Limited to 6 students.   1 hour
Fee: $35.00 

Upcoing Classes
Sunday Jan. 10th 10:30am
Thursday Jan. 14th 5:30pm
Sunday Feb. 14th 10:30
Thursday Feb. 18th 5:30

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 hour
Fee: $30.00 

Upcoming Classes
Sunday Jan. 17 10:30am
Thursday Jan. 21 5:30pm
Sunday Feb. 21 10:30am
Thursday Feb. 25 5:30pm

Your Your Own Earring Findings

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Learn the basics of making earrings!
Every necklace deserves a great pair of earrings to go with it. In this class you will learn to create your own Chandelier Earring Findings using jewelry wire.
PRE-REQUISITE:  Wire Working
Limited to 6 students.   1 hour
Fee: $30.00 

Upcoming Classes
Saturday, Jan. 23rd 10:30


Advanced Classes

Wrap Down

Advanced Wire Wrapping Class
Learn how to make & take home a stylized wire wrapped necklace.

Contact us for pricing & details

Upcoming Classes
Saturday Jan. 23rd 10:30
Saturday Feb. 20th 10:30

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.

Fee: $150.00 Limited to 6 students. Class Time: 6 hours
 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.