The New England Bead Company

Please visit the Keefe Tech Continuing Education website for registration information.

Jewelry Wardrobe I:  Design and create your very own jewelry ensemble! In the first session you will learn about the required materials/tools needed to make a single strand bracelet. You will also learn how to professionally assemble your bracelet and attach a clasp. In the second session, you will take your stringing techniques further by creating a "floating bead necklace". In this necklace, stations of beads appear to "float" along the beading wire. In the third session you will learn professional techniques for creating a variety of earrings. Once you have learned these techniques, you will create two to three pairs of earrings. Design direction will be provided throughout all sessions. So join this fun and informative workshop and learn the basics. Upon completion, you’ll be able to create an endless number of jewelry designs for yourself and to give as gifts.

Fabulous Finishes:  Once you've strung a piece of jewelry, what's the best way to finish it?  In this class you'll learn various finishing techniques including when & how to use wire protectors, loop crimps, cones, cord endcaps, clamshell bead tips, extenders, crimp covers and memory wire endcaps.  You'll leave with a sampler containing a variety of finishes that you can refer to when working on future projects.

Designer Inspired Rings: Learn how to make a ring that looks like it came directly from a designer jewelry case. At first glance this ring appears to have been assembled using metalsmithing techniques. In actuality, it's a stretch ring. Students will learn techniques for working with elastic and will create their rings in sterling silver.