Jewelry-Making: Wiring Beaded Bracelets with Amanda Nicol

Step into the world of jewelry-making and design a stunning wire-beaded bracelet in this hands-on workshop led by Amanda Nicol, founder of Jewelry One of a KIND.

In this for this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience shaping, threading, and securing beads with wire. Amanda will guide you through essential techniques like wrapping, attaching clasps, and creating clean finishes—perfect for those just starting their jewelry journey.We’ll provide all materials (pliers, wire, clasps, beads), and we encourage you to bring your own special beads or charms if you’d like to personalize your piece. By the end of the class, you’ll have the confidence to design and create your own wire jewelry at home.

Amanda Nicol is a renowned jewelry designer, entrepreneur, and advocate for social impact, blending artistry with empowerment. As founder of Jewelry One of a KIND, she creates handcrafted, limited-edition jewelry designed with purpose, crafted with care, and dedicated to uplifting women in Miami-Dade overcoming domestic violence and food insecurity. With over 20 years of experience, Amanda’s designs have been featured in The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, and WWD, and showcased at MoMA Design Store, Sundance Catalog, Kirna Zabête, Tomorrowland Japan, Fred Segal, and Ron Herman. Her signature aesthetic merges modern elegance with organic inspiration, creating wearable pieces that tell a story of resilience, artistry, and sustainability.

Jewelry One of a KIND is a mission based jewelry brand based in Miami Beach—it’s a survivor-led movement for social responsibility. Every purchase supports women in Miami-Dade by providing fair wages ($25–$30/hr) and skill-building opportunities in jewelry-making, in partnership with Lotus House and LEAP for Ladies.

The Things Lab is supported in part by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

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