Island Bead & Jewelry Eastport New York
Class Descriptions
All Beading Classes are one session each.
Class fee is required at time of registration.
All materials may be purchased in advance or on the day of class.
Please give us at least 2 days notice if you must cancel. Refunds are not given on registration costs. You may reschedule or have equal value in store credit.
Credit will not be given for no-shows or same-day cancellations.
If weather is bad we reserve the right to cancel class and will give store credit for the class. Please call if the weather is questionable...more than likely the class will be cancelled. 631.325.2323
Family Beading – Enjoy learning to bead with your friends and family. We assist you in learning the basics to make jewelry. Laid back class all levels welcome! $25.00 for everything
Ages 6 + (under 12 must sign up with adult)
Free Beading – Always wanted to try jewelry making? Get your feet wet with no financial investment. Use our tools all supplies included.…. leave with a bracelet!
All ages welcome (under 12 must sign up with adult) $10 refundable deposit to hold your spot.
Jewelry Design – Introduction to jewelry design. A great beginner class! Learn about tools, supplies and basic techniques to make jewelry. This class touches on stringing, crimping, wrapping and knotting. You should leave with one completed project and a vast amount of knowledge to get started making jewelry. $25.00 plus materials
Loom - Introduction to working with a basic loom. How to create a pattern using graph paper and which size bead to use.
Beading Fun – All inclusive class. Friday and Saturday nights geared for teens and beginners. Ages 12 and up can be dropped off. This class is offered at dinner time FRIDAY and SATURDAY night. Drop off your kids and go out to dinner or join them and take them out to dinner afterwards. Friday& Saturday 5:30-6:30. $25.00 includes all. Different projects weekly.
Beach Wrap- Bring in your beach glass, shells rocks and other beach treasures and we will teach you how to transform them into beautiful jewelry. We will wrap and embellish and create stunning focal points for necklaces, bracelets, key rings, earrings etc…See material list and samples in store $25.00 plus materials. Please bring shells,beach glass and/or other goodies you would like to wrap.
Ladder Bracelet /Necklace - A fun lesson that will teach you to create a woven, designer look alike, Ladder Bracelet or Necklace with your own taste in mind. Bracelet can range from 7" to 30+", depending on how many "wraps" you like around your wrist! Use pearls, seed beads, turquoise, semi precious stones, czech glass.........the choices are endless! $25 plus materials
Peyote or Spiral Weave - Come learn to create a stunning woven bracelet. This design is creates with delicas and seed beads using the woven stitches.$25.00 plus materials
Wrap/Earrings – It’s all about the head pin and wire. Learn the techniques and fundamentals you’ll need to create custom earrings, beaded chain creations and drop pendants.$25.00 plus materials
Mother's Name Bracelet - Have you always admired "Mother's Bracelets" ? This is the class that will teach you how to create your own custom bracelet using silver, gold crystals, pearls to spell out your child's/children's names......the choice is up to you! 2 HR class $25 plus materials.
Silver Clay - Tap into your creative side using Fine Silver .999 clay. Class includes 25gr of silver clay and firing fee. Class size limit 5. $125 3hrs
Silver clay firing and tumbling services available at Island Bead and Jewelry
Crochet Beading - Learn how to make beautiful beaded jewelry using crochet stiches.
Class is 1 1/2 hrs and is $25 plus materials
HEART PENDANT
Weave an intricate heart with Czech fire-polish beads with a contrasting border to accentuate the heart shape. This is designed as a slide pendant. You will have the choice of either designing a necklace and using the pendant as a focal bead or weave a delicate chain through the pendant to create a slide. Sample displayed in the store. Not recommended for those who have not bead weaved previously. A gift from the heart………………..
SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED BEGINNER
PINWHEEL BRACELET/PENDANT
Learn how to weave intricate pinwheel stations to create a stunning bracelet using a cross-over weave technique. The bracelet can be made with Swarovski crystals or Czech fire-polish beads….the choice is up to you. For those interested, we will make a matching pendant to compliment the bracelet.…..an absolute stunning set! You will have the choice of either designing a necklace and using the pendant as a focal bead or weave a delicate chain through the pendant to create a slide.
Samples displayed in the store. $50 + materials
SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED BEGINNER
FLOWER TENNIS BRACELET
Learn how to weave a spectacular bracelet by combining a ladder stitch weaved base embellished with sparkling Swarovski crystals, utilizing a cross-over technique. Love that bling! Layer this bracelet with the right angle weave design. For those interested, we could make a ladder ring to compliment the bracelet.…..an absolute stunning set!
$40 + materials
SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED BEGINNER
RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE PENDANT - Learn how to weave a simply elegant pendant slide composed of sparkling crystals and delicas using a basic weaving technique. The size is up to you….three row….four row…..or five row diamond. Pendant can be completed in class, depending on the size you choose. Bring a silver or gold chain…we will weave it through and you can wear it home….LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! A wonderful compliment to the right angle weave bracelet. See sample in the store…….a stunning set……. $25 plus materials
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
CRYSTAL BEADED BALL - Learn how to weave a sphere of sparkling crystals and delicas using a basic weaving technique. Once created, you will have a stunning pendant….just slide on a fine chain….silver or gold and you are good to go. Make numerous balls and string with beads to create a breath-taking necklace or earrings. In this class, you will make one crystal ball and walk out with it on your neck…how gr-8 is that? $25 plus materials
SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER
RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE BRACELET -Learn how to weave a simply elegant bracelet composed of sparkling crystals and delicas using a basic weaving technique. Once you master this technique, the sky’s the limit. Bracelet will be completed in class and you will wear it home….LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! A wonderful compliment to the crystal beaded ball pendant. $25 plus materials.
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
CRYSTAL WEAVED CIRCLE BRACELET - Learn how to weave three dimensional circles by combining crystals and delicas using a basic weaving technique. Once created, the circles are connected to each other to form a stunning bracelet. GREAT PROJECT FOR BEGINNERS INTERESTED IN LEARNING BEAD WEAVING. This bracelet will make a great addition to your crystal jewelry collection. For those interested, we could make a pendant and earrings to compliment the bracelet in another session. The pendant is larger and a little more intricate pattern than the circles in the bracelet…..an absolute stunning set! $60 plus materials...6 hrs class
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
FLOWER BRACELET -Learn how to weave a spectacular flower bracelet by combining a right angle weave base embellished with sparkling Swarovski crystals. Nothing sparkles like Swarovski. This bracelet is sure to be a favorite accessory this summer. For those interested, we could make a flower ring to compliment the bracelet.…..an absolute stunning set! You will have the choice of making a matching flower clasp or using a box clasp or toggle….the choices are endless!!!!!!!! $40 plus materials
SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED BEGINNER
PEARL RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE BRACELET - Create a breath taking pearl and Swarovski Crystal bracelet in the colors of your choice, the looks and color combinations are endless. A wonderful class for a "rightangel weave" beginner! 3 hr class.
$45 + materials
