Private Lessons
{ Private Lessons have been temporarily suspended due to Covid_19 }
If you’re interested in some basic techniques in jewelry making, we can offer a private lesson (1-1.5 hours) for 1 to 3 individuals with one of our skilled staff artists. If you're interested in a more advanced technique not listed below, please call us at (919) 933-9439 or stop by the shop for more information.
Private Lessons:
Fees are due at the the time of reservation. Prices include instruction and a 1 to 1.5 hour time slot, along with certain materials. See below for more information. Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your lesson to choose your beads.
Private Lessons can be scheduled from 11 AM to 4 PM. Typically on Fridays and Saturdays but we may be able to do other days/times upon request. Please allow up to 48 hours to confirm the private lesson date.
We offer the following lessons:
Basic Stringing Lesson (ages 8+): Lesson lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours and includes basic beading instruction, jump ring or split ring opening/closing and crimping instruction. Stretch cord finishing may also be included in the instructions. You will leave with a finished piece, either anklet, bracelet or necklace.
- $25 for 1 | $20/person for up to 3 | $30 for adult and child (7-12)
- Ages 13 and up unless with an accompanying adult. Does not include beads.
- Price includes 36” beading wire, 4 crimps, 4 jump or split rings, and 1 basic lobster claw clasp. 12” of stretch magic is also included, if necessary. You may use our tools during the lesson.
- Beads are NOT included in this price, but you will receive a 10% discount on any beads/materials bought at the time of the class (excludes consignment and sale items.)
Basic Wire-Link Lesson (ages 13+): Lesson lasts about 1.5 hours and includes how to create links using a wire-wrap coil technique. You will learn how to attach a clasp or other finding with a wire-wrap. You should have time to complete a finished bracelet.
- $25 for 1 | $20/person for up to 3
- Ages 13 and up. Does not include beads.
- Price includes 36” of base metal wire, 1 base metal lobster claw clasp and jump ring. You may use our tools during this lesson.
- Beads are NOT included in this price, but you will receive a 10% discount on any beads/materials bought at the time of the class (excludes consignment and sale items.)
Basic Knotting Lesson (ages 13+): Lesson lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours and includes learning knotting techniques using waxed linen or nylon cording. You will have time to create a finished bracelet/anklet and will learn how to knot between each bead and how to attach a clasp.
- $25 for 1 | $20/person for up to 3
- Ages 13 and up. Does not include beads.
- Price includes 2.5 yards of waxed linen or nylon cording, 4 plated clamshell bead tips, 2 base metal jump rings and 1 base metal lobster claw clasp. You may use our tools during this lesson.
- Beads are NOT included in this price, but you will receive a 10% discount on any beads/materials bought at the time of the class (excludes consignment and sale items.)
Basic Bead-Weaving Focal Bead Lesson (ages 13+): Lesson lasts 1-1.5 hours and teaches you how to make your own focal beads using small, Miyuki seed beads and the Peyote stitch bead-weaving technique.
- $30 for 1 | $25/person for up to 3
- Ages 13 and up. Beads ARE included in this lesson.
- Price includes a beading needle, Nymo thread, and size 8/0 Miyuki seed beads.
Store Private Lesson Policy:
- Give the staff 24 hours notice if you need to cancel. A refund cannot be given but we can reschedule your session.
- Sessions are scheduled at the staff's discretion and we reserve the right to reschedule if an emergency arises and an instructor cannot attend.
- If you show up more than 10 minutes late, your session will have to be rescheduled.
- All lessons end by 5 PM, no later. No exceptions.