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Handmade Jewelry Classes / Accessory Making NYC

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The Little Studio, Manhattan:
Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, The Little Studio is a boutique arts school that provides specialized courses in Handcrafted Jewelry, Fashion Accessories, and Ceramic Restoration. All courses are one-on-one, with lessons scheduled according to the student's convenience. Vladimir Deming, the founder and instructor, provides close supervision to students, having taught students of all skill levels for more than twenty years.

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Our Founder & Instructor - Vladimir Deming:

After receiving training as a young man under his father’s guidance working on designing and hand-producing jewelry, Vladimir entered the Academy of Industrial Art in St. Petersburg, Russia and graduated with a Master’s Degree of Decorative Art.

He began his career as an industrial designer, but his interest evolved to antique restoration and the designing and hand-production of costume jewelry.

Specialized One-on-one Arts Courses:
- Handcrafted Costume Jewelry
- Fashion Accessories: Unique Apparel Accents and Commercial
- Restoration of Antique Ceramics

Student Testimonials:
“Professor Deming is a spectacular teacher with a tremendous knowledge base, generous willingness to teach and help, and incredible patience.
- Tom, New York

"Your hands-on approach to teaching restoration of ceramics has given me a strong foundation and knowledge of practical applications and materials to use.
- Randy, New York

“I enjoyed this course and the different projects I’ve gotten to work on. Prof. Deming is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I have learned a lot and am encouraged to push myself further with each project.”
- Margaret, New York

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Address: 213 East 71st Street, Suite 1, New York City, New York 10021, USA
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