Our Testimonials
With over a decade of experience, our clients represent every major demographic group. Great relationships have been built with many extremely satisfied clients and students.
"Thanks ever so much for a truly lovely creative experience yesterday. You made each moment of working with the jewelry a memorable experience. We all had a lovely time and the attendees there, under the fantastic instruction, of Sr. Nyaima, made some amazing jewelry--(most for the first time!). You're most skilled in not only the art of teaching your craft quite well but in instilling pride and confidence in your students.... I have been a teacher for many years so I recognize an accomplished instructor when I see one. I look forward to future classes with you, as these type of sessions are not only classes but the purveyors of warm, memorable cultural experiences. You are blessed as a jewelry designer, teacher, and evidently wonderful servant of the Divine--a truly beauty-full young sister, both on the outer, but more importantly, from the within."
∞ Linda Cousins-Newton, Director, Ancestral Promotions
September 2009
"I really enjoyed both classes, mostly because you are an excellent communicator and very spiritual which gave essence to our craft work. In addition, the other participants were wonderful women with a lot of positive energy. ..I was amazed that I completed two pieces of jewelry in such a short time. I give you all the credit."
∞ Linda Vassall, Brooklyn, NY
September 2009
"Your workshop was such a blessing to me it got my creative juices flowing again....The best part of the workshop for me was learning how to use the tools, the headpins the eye-pins, the round nose pliers, the cutter I just love it all. I would like to thank you from the bottom of heart for sharing your exceptional talent. Your jewelry making class for me is relaxing and freeing my mind so my creative energy can flow. I really enjoyed the mediation before we started creating. Those earrings were truly created from the mediation because I have no idea where that creativity came from. I made another pair of earrings using the looping technique you showed me. I took them to work and my co-worker would like to buy them! Thank you!"
∞ Glenda Patternson, Brooklyn, NY
October 2009
"... I was impressed and inspired by your energy and presentation. I have developed an interest in jewlery making through your workshop. I am looking forward to future classes."
∞ Yolanda-Gates Levy, St. Albans, NY
October 2009
"The class today was very rewarding on so many levels. I left the space with an undefeated attitude...The creator keeps giving me all these signs that I should not ignore meeting wonderful inspirational people like you is a sign of what's in store, only positivity.....Thank You ."
∞ Yvonne Roman, Brooklyn, NY
October 2009
"I loved the class! I'm actually heading to a writer's retreat where I will be wearing my necklace. I plan on attending more classes in the following weeks. It was really nourishing to do something crafty."
∞ Sojournor Walker, Brooklyn, NY
October 2009
"I showed off my beautiful beads in the Afro Caribbean dance class I took Sunday afternoon. One of the Sisters was quite impressed, especially with the clasp! Thanks to you! Your class was a wonderful experience. It's very rewarding to create something with your own hands. Beading takes time, energy and patience. Working through the frustrations (wrong color, wrong sequence, misplaced beads, that clasp!) was a challenge but also a good learning experience. There's a certain amount of freedom in switching up the usual Saturday routine--sitting, creating, listening, sharing... It was fascinating to see all of the variations. I love my waist beads. Thanks much."
∞ Karyn Hairston, Brooklyn, NY
October 2009
"Just wanted to take the time to thank you for the classes. Since I've put the waist beads on, I've had such a calm come over me, and I feel at ease...something that I can't remember the last I felt. Thank you for sharing your time, passion and craft. I look forward to the opportunity to make more waist beads."
∞ Vallerie Ford, Harlem, NY
October 2009
"Thank you for such special, intimate and fun afternoons. I enjoyed myself immensely and thank you."
∞Tanya Williams, Upstate, NY
October 2009