Paint-your-own pottery? Kind of yesterday. Knitting as the hobby du jour? Just not for all of us. Satisfying an impulse for craftiness and emerging bedecked with new jewelry?… That we can get behind.
Indulge Both Your Inner Artiste and Style Junkie by Doing a Little Jewelry-Making
BEADS OF PARADISE is one of several shops that have opened in New York and around the country that lets you drop in and craft your own beaded jewelry. Select from an array of colorful glass, clay, metal and semi-precious beads ranging from contemporary to antique. Prices vary accordingly, from $3.75 for a basic string of colorful seed beads to antique beads that go from $600 and up.
Should you want to ensure that you walk out with a piece indistinguishable from the best of at Bergdorf’s, you can sign up for one of their weekend jewelry-making classes ($65 with everything included– tools, beads and instruction). Or take the true short-cut… and buy one of the ready-made masterpieces.
Think New Entertaining Venue too…
Skip a standard client lunch and opt for a little schmoozing via jewelry-making instead. Also good for a Girls’ Day Out (if ever you should have one — very “Sex and the City” we think) … or party time for daughters and friends (age 7 and up recommended).
Beads of Paradise is located 16 E. 17th St. (212-620- 0642). Mention Executive Moms and they’ll even give you 10% OFF SUPPLIES.
Not Nearby? Or in big Bead Need?
On-line sources abound for inspiration and supplies. Check out BrightlingsBeads.com for a great range of beads, pendants and ideas on making the kind of piece you’re always admiring on others.
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Sincerely,
Executive Moms
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