Ayla’s Originals
1511 Sherman
Evanston, IL 60201

847.328.4040
toll free from outside Illinois:
877.328.AYLA (2952)

Store Hours
M,T,W,F - 10 am - 6 pm
Th - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sa - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Su - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Class Schedules and Descriptions

We've all seen them - jewelry so beautiful, so professionally designed and crafted, we've all thought: how can I learn to do that? To find out, sign up for one of our friendly, creative classes, taught by talented and experienced local artists. To register for a class call: 847.328.4040

classes
How to Register
Private Classes and Semi-Private Classes
All Class Descriptions and instructor bios.


January Schedule

5 Basic Wire Wrapping 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
5 Knotting 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
7 Basic Stringing 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
12 Something Old, Something New 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
12 Organic Memory Mesh Necklace 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
17 Shiny Bling 10:30 am - 11:30 am
17 Organic Woven Leather Cuff Bracelet 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
17 Dewdrop Bracelet 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
18 Elysian Necklace 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
18 Bramble Beads 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
18 Memory Wire Cuff 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

February Schedule

1 Knotting 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
1 Basic Stringing 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
15 Shiny Bling 10:30 am - 11:30 am
15 Handmade Findings 12:30 am - 2:30 pm
15 Elysian Necklace 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
17 Organic Woven Leather Cuff Bracelet 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
17 Dewdrop Bracelet 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
17 Bramble Beads 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
18 Basic Wire Wrapping 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
29 Basic Stringing 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
29 Basic Wire Wrapping 12:30 am - 2:00 pm

March Schedule

1 Shiny Bling 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
1 Dutch Spiral Pendant 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
2 Organic Memory Mesh Necklace 12:30 am - 2:30 pm
2 Something Old, Something New 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
3 Knotting 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
6 Kumihimo 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
21 Bramble Beads 10:15 am - 11:45pm
21 Organic Woven Leather Cuff Bracelet 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
21 Memory Wire Cuff 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
24 Basic Stringing 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

April Schedule

3 Kumihimo 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
4 Basic Wire Wrapping 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
4 Knotting 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
11 Basic Stringing 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
18 Memory Wire Cuff 10:15 am - 11:45 pm
18 Handmade Findings 12:30 am - 2:30 pm
18 Elysian Necklace 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
23 Shiny Bling 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
23 Organic Woven Leather Cuff Bracelet 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
23 Dewdrop Bracelet 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
30 Something Old, Something New 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
30 Organic Memory Mesh Necklace 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

May Schedule

1 Kumihimo 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
2 Basic Stringing 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
2 Knotting 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
5 Basic Wire Wrapping 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
16 Bramble Beads 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
16 Dutch Spiral Pendant 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

June Schedule

1 Shiny Bling 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
1 Memory Wire Cuff 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
1 Organic Woven Leather Cuff Bracelet 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
2 Knotting 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
2 Basic Stringing 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
2 Basic Wire Wrapping 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
5 Kumihimo 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
6 Something Old, Something New 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
6 Organic Memory Mesh Necklace 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
20 Elysian Necklace 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
20 Handmade Findings 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
20 Basic Wire Wrapping 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
26 Bramble Beads 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
26 Dewdrop Bracelet 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
26 Basic Stringing 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Call the store at 847.328.4040 for details.

How to Register:

To register for any class, simply prepay prior to the scheduled date of the class. Classes have minimum and maximum enrollment limits, so please sign up early. No refunds, cancellations or changes of date will be accepted unless approved by the instructor. Materials must be purchased prior to the beginning of class unless otherwise noted.

Private Classes

If our schedule does not offer a class at a convenient time for you, call 847-328-4040 to set up your own class. Private classes are available from any of our staff instructors for $45 per hour or from Ayla for $60 per hour.

Semi-private Classes

Join with a friend to arrange your own semi-private class! Bring in a project or learn the basics at your own pace with personal attention. It’s your class, you name it! We will fill the time learning as much as you both are able! Class runs 2 1/2 hours, 2 students total, $45 each.


The Instructors

Find out about our Instructors HERE.

Class Descriptions

Read Class descriptions HERE.

Special Sales on Etsy!

Ayla's got beads on deep discount on Etsy.com! This month choose from Pearls, hilippine metals and Furnace glass...
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Frosted Furnace Glass

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