Hi Dede-- have you ever tried DIKRA at 56 West 46 Street Suite
1005 212-968-6332? They have tons of stuff in a tiny room and they
let you come in and rummage around in their less expensive bins.
The more expensive things are in a glass case and they have quite
abit of help for such a small place. It seemed to me that their
prices were pretty good too. By the way, did you ever look into
Bauer Studio. I was there last Saturday and had a great time!
Best wishes Sandra
Hi Dede-- have you ever tried DIKRA at 56 West 46 Street Suite
1005 212-968-6332? They have tons of stuff in a tiny room and they
let you come in and rummage around in their less expensive bins.
The more expensive things are in a glass case and they have quite
abit of help for such a small place. It seemed to me that their
prices were pretty good too. By the way, did you ever look into
Bauer Studio. I was there last Saturday and had a great time!
Dear Sandra:
I started going to Dykra last year and yes they are great. I am
just trying to expand my resources…Sometimes nothing ispires
me.Also, I got some info on the Bauer Studio in the mail. I may
check them out in the Spring. It seems like a really great place!
Hi Jill-Bauer Studio is a place to learn and perfect all kinds
of jewelry making techniques–especially granulation, chain
making, stone setting etc . It’s on West 29th Street in
Manhattan. I’ve been going there for several years and find it
really wonderful. It’s run by a goldsmith named Cecelia Bauer.
If you’d like any more info please e-mail me directly at @ElegantBee. Sandra
By the way, did you ever look into Bauer Studio. I was there
last Saturday and had a great time!
Hi DeDe
You might also wish to check on Jewelry Arts Institute on B’way
& 79th. Cecelia Bauer had been a teacher there before going off
on her own. Friends study with Cecelia and like her. I’ve been
studying at JA for a bit over 3 years and like it very much. They
do teach only ‘traditional’ jewelry (read that as ancient, i.e.
byzantine, greek, etc). JA used to be Kulick-Stark Studio.
If you need any more info you can e-mail me privately.