The Craft Students League YWCA of The City of New York
Classes start in April. See below for descriptions of the following classes:
- Basic Beading
- Introduction to Beaded Jewelry
- Creative Beaded Jewelry - Intermediate and Advanced
- Introduction to Seed Beading
- World on a String - Intermediate/Advanced
- Innovative Beading - Intermediate
- Beaded Bracelets, Bangles, and Cuffs
- Introduction to Seed Beadwork - Intensive
- Introduction to Beads and Wire
Registration: 212-735-9722 Information: 212-735-9731
Location: 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10022 Corner of 53rd and Lexington Transportation: E, V, 6 trains to Lexington Ave.
Basic Beading Venture into a whole new area! Make beautiful pieces of jewelry using semi-precious stones, pearls and crystals. Learn where to buy materials and how to construct elegant pieces that will bring great pleasure and a sense of real accomplishment. Bring a pillowcase, small sharp scissors, small tile or mirror and a pen knife. Stefanie Wilner
5 sessions $170 Tue. Apr. 13?May 11 1:30?4:30pm 105-70411Introduction to Beaded Jewelry Create and design your own beaded bracelets, necklaces and earrings utilizing all types of beads including pearls and semi-precious stones. Both traditional and contemporary construction methods are taught: stringing, knotting, weaving, headpins, wire and chain. Resources for beads and supplies are also covered. Emphasis is on design and quality construction. Advanced beginners initiate their own projects. Bring a light colored pillowcase, 4mm round, glass beads (approx. 100) and small sharp scissors to the first class. Marsha Davis
10 sessions $290 Mon. Apr. 12?Jun. 21 6:00?9:00pm 105-70412 (No class May 31)Creative Beaded Jewelry - Intermediate and Advanced Offers creativity and exploration for students that have completed a beginning course in beaded jewelry. Students are encouraged to design their own projects while exploring new techniques and expanding upon previously acquired skills. Course of study is initiated by the student and supplemented by the instructor. Bring current design problems/projects to the first class. Marsha Davis
10 sessions $290 Thu. Apr. 15?Jun. 24 6:00?9:00pm 105-70413 (No class on May 20)Introduction to Seed Beading This class will introduce you to the engrossing world of seed beading. You will learn a number of intriguing techniques (such as peyote stitch, brick stitch, herringbone, chevron and netting stitch) with which you can make bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Stefanie Wilner
6 sessions $190 Tue. May 18?Jun. 22 1:30?4:30pm 105-70514World on a String - Intermediate/Advanced Use stringing, knotting, fringing, embroidery, peyote, Comanche, and herringbone stitches to take your beadwork in new directions. Basic beading knowledge required. Carole Horn
8 sessions $240 Tue. Apr. 13?Jun. 8 6:00?9:00pm 105-70416 (No class on May 18)Innovative Beading - Intermediate Enhance your sense of design and broaden your vocabulary of seed beading stitches. Enjoy creating original bead art combining ancient traditions with modern techniques. Bring size 11/0 beads, 4mm fire-polish beads, Nymo D, English beading needles, small scissors and pillowcase (to be used as a work surface) to the first class. Stefanie Wilner
11 sessions $305 Tue. Apr. 13? Jun. 22 10:00am?1:00pm 105-70417Beaded Bracelets, Bangles, and Cuffs Learn six different bracelets in six weeks. Explore a variety of techniques while creating fabulous adornments for your wrist. Students should bring to the first class: tube of Japanese 8/0 seed beads, 300
4mm round glass beads, #10 beading needles, Nymo thread, small sharp scissors, and a cloth to use as a work surface. Beading supplies also available in class. Marsha Davis 6 sessions $190 Tue. Jul. 13?Aug. 17 1:30?4:30pm 105-70718Introduction to Seed Beadwork - Intensive In this fast-paced course, learn the basic stitches needed to create jewelry and objects using these tiny, enticing beads. Learn off-loom stitches including: peyote or gourd stitch, brick stitch, herringbone (Ndebele) and right angle weave. Simple projects will be offered for each stitch. No previous beading experience is required. Bring small, sharp scissors and a light colored pillowcase to the first class. Marsha Davis
6 sessions $190 Tue. Jul. 13?Aug. 17 6:00?9:00pm 105-70715Introduction to Beads and Wire Explore a variety of techniques used to combine beads and wire. Use headpins, eyepins, wrapped eyes, jump rings, chain and wire to create earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Bring the following to the first class: an assortment of practice beads, copper and brass wire, wire cutters, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers and a cloth to use as a work surface. Marsha Davis
6 sessions $190 Thu. Jul. 15?Aug. 19 1:30?4:30pm 105-70719 Thu. Jul. 15?Aug. 19 6:00?9:00pm 105-70720