Jewelry-Making: Wiring Beaded Bracelets with Amanda Nicol

Learn the fundamentals of jewelry-making in this hands-on workshop focused on designing a wire-beaded bracelet. Participants will work through shaping, threading, and securing beads with wire using essential techniques taught by instructor Amanda Nicol. The class covers wrapping, attaching clasps, and creating clean finishes, making it suitable for beginners. All materials are provided, and attendees may bring their own beads or charms for a personalized design. By the end of the session, participants will have the foundational skills needed to continue making wire jewelry at home.

Amanda Nicol is a jewelry designer and the founder of Jewelry One of a KIND, a mission-based brand centered on craftsmanship and social impact. Her work supports women in Miami-Dade through fair-wage employment and skill-building opportunities in partnership with organizations such as Lotus House and LEAP for Ladies. With more than 20 years of experience, her designs have appeared in publications including The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, and WWD, and have been featured in the MoMA Design Store, Sundance Catalog, and select boutiques in the United States and abroad.

Jewelry One of a KIND operates as a survivor-led initiative that uses jewelry-making as a pathway for economic empowerment and creative expression.

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