Grab your favorite crew and discover the secrets behind high-end jewelry design in Key West’s premier candy necklace making workshop. Whether you are hosting a local group celebration or searching for a creative, hands-on experience during your island getaway, our private classes offer a relaxed, stylish environment to design a completely custom piece of jewelry.
Minimum of 4 people per class.
Learn Silk Cord Gemstone Knotting Techniques
In this interactive jewelry class, you will master the ancient art of hand-knotting semiprecious gemstones on genuine silk cord. Hand-knotting is a professional technique that allows your necklace to drape beautifully, protects your gemstones from rubbing together, and creates a safety net so you never have to worry about loose beads scattering across the floor.
Perfect for absolute beginners, we skip the frustrating steps so you can focus entirely on the joy of creating. You will choose from a vibrant, carefully curated palette of high-quality gemstones to design your own modern, colorful "candy" style strand, finishing your piece with a premium 14K gold-filled or sterling silver clasp.
Key West Bachelorette Party Ideas
Skip the crowded bars and treat the bridal party to an upscale, memorable bonding experience. Our private candy necklace workshops let your group chat and create together, leaving the bride with an unforgettable memory and every bridesmaid with a custom piece of matching, high-quality jewelry to wear all weekend.
Girls' Night Out
Gather your friends for a creative evening of socializing and styling. This workshop is designed to be completely pressure-free and highly interactive, making it the ultimate activity for a milestone celebration, family reunion, or a fun night out with the girls on the island.
Birthday Party Ideas
Celebrate your next birthday with a custom, hands-on experience your guests will talk about for years. Our private candy necklace jewelry making parties are tailored to all adult groups, providing a beautiful, creative environment where everyone walks away with a gorgeous piece of paradise.
Work Team Building Activities & Icebreakers
Break the ice and boost company morale with an engaging, creative group dynamic. Our jewelry-making sessions require a touch of focus but offer a completely relaxed, collaborative atmosphere where team members can connect outside of the traditional work environment and create something truly meaningful together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are materials provided, and what kind of gemstones do we use?
Yes, all premium materials are fully provided! You will design your custom candy necklace using high-quality, genuine semiprecious gemstones, premium silk cord, and your choice of professional 14K gold-filled or sterling silver clasps.
What is the minimum group size to book a private jewelry class?
We host private Key West craft workshops for groups with a minimum of 8 people. This makes our classes perfectly sized for bachelorette parties, family milestones, corporate outings, and private group celebrations.
Can you bring the jewelry class directly to our vacation rental or venue?
Absolutely. Our craft classes are completely mobile. We can host your group at our preferred local partner spaces or bring the entire jewelry-making setup straight to your Key West home, vacation rental, or corporate event venue.
Classes Are Non-Refundable
**ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. FULL PAYMENT IS DUE AT TIME OF RESERVATION AND WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND.
My classes require a great deal of pre-planning, including ordering supplies and tools. If you’re unable to attend a class at the last minute, I suggest gifting your spot to a friend.
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Classes are NOT eligible for any additional discounts or coupons.
Meet Your Instructor: Key West Craft Expertise
Hi, I'm Karen, the founder and maker behind Coral Strands Jewelry. I’m not technically "certified" in anything—unless you count a black belt in untangling knotted silk cords or a master's degree in keeping fabric glue off my own fingers. But I do know how to create a great experience.
Before trading sugar and butter for silk, gold, and gemstones, I spent my creative career building a successful wedding catering business featured in Forbes, Martha Stewart, and on the Cooking Channel. Crafting unforgettable, high-end experiences taught me the true value of detail—a principle that now guides every single workshop I host.
Now living and working exclusively in Key West, my workshops leverage my personal, everyday experience in professional, small-batch assembly. I provide premium materials, proven workflows, and patient guidance so you can skip the frustrating steps and jump straight into the joy of creating a stunning piece of functional art.
