Despite the alluring properties of open flames, only glass, custom masonry, and middle-school diaries benefit from being thrust into them. Give your jewelry box new flare with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $25 for $50 worth of beading classes
• $90 for a two-hour private beading class with wine and cheese for up to six people (up to a $180 value)

During the beginner-friendly private class, students will make their own wire-wrapped bracelet and earrings with provided materials. General beading classes range from $15 to $60, each focusing on a project that students get to take home, including bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. All classes include materials and a complimentary glass of champagne, coffee, or tea. Check out the calendar for upcoming classes.

Planet Bead

Overflowing with Czech glass, Swarovski crystals, and more than 150 varieties of freshwater pearls, Planet Bead's extensive bead collection furnishes DIYers and beading students with the tools create custom jewelry. The beads are available á la carte, along with a selection of beading kits and instruction books. Meanwhile, in a classroom stocked with comfy chairs and custom-built crafting tables, resident bead experts guide students through complex patterns during one-day workshops. Each class focuses on a single project, such as making an anklet from Czech seed beads or guessing the number of beads Hulk Hogan could thread into his mustache.