AD: Ongoing Beading Classes - Craft Students League NYC

The Craft Students League
YWCA of The City of New York
www.ywcanyc.org/csl

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 105-70411

Introduction 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 105-70514

World 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 105-70417

Beaded 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 105-70718

Introduction 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 105-70715

Introduction 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