Handcrafted Necklace Making Class

Craft your own vintage-inspired necklace in this cozy NYC beading class with dreamy waterfront vibes!



2 hours - 2 hours 15 mins Location Greenpoint Class size 1 to 7 guests   $115 - $125 (Earlybird price of $115 applies if you book into a public session 7+ days ahead. $75 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
NYC Activities
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Craft
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Jewelry Making
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Beading Experience Gifts
Magic happens the moment you start playing with beads, and this Brooklyn jewelry workshop gives you the perfect excuse to dive right in! In this uplifting, hands-on beading class, you’ll learn how to make a necklace from scratch using simple techniques that feel surprisingly intuitive once you get rolling. You'll be walked through crimping, crimp covers, lobster clasps, and beading wire in a calm, encouraging way, settle into the rhythm, and enjoy the relaxing process.
You’ll build your own beaded necklace using a curated mix of vintage glass seed beads, gemstone accents, shells, and clay beads -- materials chosen to help you channel that signature HORNADAY style with your own twist. It’s part craft, part hangout, and part gentle creative reset.
You’ll be making and chatting in an art studio, tucked inside a 120-year-old waterfront building in Greenpoint, with dreamy views of the Williamsburg Bridge adding a soft glow to the vibe. If you’ve been searching for fun NYC activities, unique things to do in Brooklyn, or simply want to explore how to make a necklace in a supportive space, this workshop delivers.
Please Note:
The pictured example shows three stacked vintage seed bead necklaces with gemstone beads and an Italian-made sterling silver clasp.

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Save $10 per guest, when you book 7+ days before a session

Upcoming dates for Handcrafted Necklace Making Class

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 8:13pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

59 upcoming dates between 19 Nov 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.

  • Thu, Nov 19 2026, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $125 per person
  • Thu, Nov 26 2026, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 3 2026, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 10 2026, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 17 2026, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 24 2026, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 31 2026, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jan 7 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jan 14 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jan 21 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jan 28 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Feb 4 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Feb 11 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Feb 18 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Feb 25 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Mar 4 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
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  • Thu, Mar 25 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Apr 1 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
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  • Thu, Apr 15 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Apr 22 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Apr 29 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, May 6 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, May 13 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, May 20 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, May 27 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jun 3 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jun 10 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jun 17 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jun 24 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jul 1 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jul 8 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jul 15 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jul 22 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Jul 29 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Aug 5 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Aug 12 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Aug 19 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Aug 26 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Sep 2 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Sep 9 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Sep 16 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Sep 23 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Sep 30 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Oct 7 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Oct 14 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Oct 21 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Oct 28 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Nov 4 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Nov 11 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Nov 18 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Nov 25 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 2 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 9 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 16 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 23 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
  • Thu, Dec 30 2027, 7:15pm-9:15pm, $115 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
  • A handmade beaded necklace using vintage glass, gemstone, shell, and clay beads!
  • Hands-on practice with crimping, crimp covers, lobster clasps, and beading wire
  • A calm, supportive creative reset while making and chatting
  • A relaxing experience in a 120-year-old Greenpoint waterfront studio with Williamsburg Bridge views
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Your creativity!
  • Enthusiasm to learn
  • A smile
Location

Greenpoint Terminal - 67 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

This venue is a short walk from Greenpoint Av station (1800 feet).

Your teacher can also travel within 3 miles of Greenpoint, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Handcrafted Necklace Making Class

  • 5/5 from Jacqueline Darvin, attended Jun 2026: The necklace making class with Rachel was a fun and relaxing experience. Rachel is super nice and very knowledgeable about beading. Her studio is a cool space in a classic Greenpoint building. The class is the perfect length, and I made a cute necklace that I will definitely wear. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to have a chill experience making a necklace with an excellent, laid back instructor.
Your teacher

HORNADAY
HORNADAY

5.0 (1)
female Women-owned

Brooklyn-based, Rachel Hornaday, honing my multi-disciplinary Art practice since 2001. Established HORNADAY in 2020, a natural material accessories company specializing in beaded jewelry, textiles, ceramics, prints, and bags designed and created in Brooklyn by me.
Working out of my Printmaking Studio in Greenpoint and Ceramic studio in South Slope. Taking dance breaks, eating plants, and creating something every day.
Learning to throw on the potters wheel at Summer camp in Appalachia. With a BFA in Ceramics and Printmaking from San Francisco State University. Working in 2 and 3-dimensional Art has led me to work as a Prop Designer and Prop Stylist in Still Life Photography for a decade in NYC.
Turning those skills I have gathered the last 20 years into teachable moments. I have made so many things with my hands and I live to inspire others to do HANDWORK. She's Crafty.

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