Instructor: Sara Cohen
Since ancient times and in various cultures and traditions, jewelry has been an important and coveted form of adornment. This course will teach a variety of techniques on creating beaded jewelry where students will create their own jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, key chains, rings, and bracelets. Bead stringing, crimping and fastening, color theory and meaning, pattern choices, repurposing old jewelry into new creations, and education about the origins of the beads, differences between base metal findings and authentic gold or silver will be taught along with the appropriate use of tools and materials. This course is great for children who want to make wearable art for themselves or as gifts.
Location: This is an in-person class taking place at the new BAC campus located in Santa Monica at
1625 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA. LINK TO MAP
Transportation and Parking: Centrally located for easy access from all over Los Angeles County, BAC is only a 5-minute walk from the E Line (Expo) Metro Rail station exit off of 17th/SMC. The Center has a small parking lot located right in front of the buildings entrance. If parking is unavailable in the lot there is 2, 3 and 9-hour metered street parking in the area.