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Taking a jewelry-making class at Bead and Pearl is a great way to make time and a beautiful keepsake just for you

You take your kids to sewing, art and music lessons.  You make sure they have all the supplies they need and encourage them to practice so their skills improve. You’re supportive of their hobbies and recognize the need for them to express themselves artistically -- but do you ever apply this to your own lfe?

Here’s a chance to “practice what you preach” by developing your own hobby.

in Newton Highlands is a full-service bead and jewelry shop that also offers nearly two-dozen classes in jewelry design and creation.  From beginners’ classes in wire wrapping and stringing to more advanced instruction in the use of clay, Bead and Pearl can help you tap into your inner jewelry designer.

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In addition to providing you with an opportunity to get out of the house and have some creative “you” time, you will also be coming home with a finished piece of jewelry that you have created.  Make something to match a particular outfit or create a gift for someone special, even if that someone special is you.

Keep in mind that once you have learned a specific technique, you can purchase the tools and supplies to make more jewelry in your own home. Who knows -- this could even turn into a business if you find that others are admiring your work and want to buy some of your jewelry for themselves!

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