Who is eligible to participate in The Bead Project?
How often does The Bead Project run?
When do classes meet?
I have never worked with glass before, can I apply?
What will The Bead Project teach me?
I have submitted my application, now what happens?
I am interested in making at tax-deductible donation to The Bead Project
Where can I download the application?
Additional Questions?
Who is eligible to participate in The Bead Project?
Women 18 years or older, living in the New York Metropolitan Area. The mission of The Bead Project is to assist women in financial need. We do not have a specific household income threshold; each application will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Our goal is that once equipped with the unique skill of glass beadmaking, students can turn their beads and jewelry into a source of additional income. Full-time students and/or those with full-time jobs are not encouraged to apply.
How often does The Bead Project run?
Each year we run a Fall and Spring Semester of The Bead Project, with nine students each semester.
When do classes meet?
There are ten class sessions. Classes are typically held during the day on Tuesdays for three hours. Additional self-scheduled studio time is expected to complete course requirements. Upon completion of ten class sessions, students are expected to complete, on their own schedule, three free business development classes.
I have never worked with glass before, can I apply?
Yes! The Bead Project is designed for students new to working with glass.
What will The Bead Project teach me?
At UrbanGlass, The Bead Project teaches the basics of glass beadmaking, working with a hot head torch. Students learn about equipment and tools; safety procedures for working with hot glass; a brief history and survey of bead types and styles; and resources for purchasing glass and other beadmaking supplies.
To be considered a full Bead Project Alumna, students must complete three free business development classes offered at one of the local business development offices throughout the New York Metropolitan area.
I have submitted my application, now what happens?
We will review all applications after the application deadline (February 1 for Spring, and August 1 for Fall). If you seem to be a good candidate for the program, we will ask you to come in for an interview to learn more about you and discuss the program in detail.
Where can I download the application?
Right Here!
Interested in making at tax-deductible donation to The Bead Project?
The Bead Project is supported in part by the Blue Door Foundation, the Department of Cultural Affairs of New York City, The Agnes Varis Trust, UrbanGlass and generous donors like you.
We are always happy to receive monetary and in-kind donations of course materials, including: Moretti / Effetre Glass rods; beadmaking tools; jewelry tools and findings; beads; subscriptions to beading, glass and jewelry making publications; and books about beading, glass beadmaking, and jewelry fabrication to enhance our Bead Project resource library. Please contact Rachel Feinberg for additional information.
Additional Questions?
Please contact Rachel Feinberg at UrbanGlass. Email beadproject@urbanglass.org or call: 718-625-3685 x204.