GREENE – It's no secret to Greene residents that downtown has a certain appeal for small businesses. The unique beauty and quaintness for the village square is home to a number of micro retailers, which is what attracted Fredricka Kulicke to her new location.

Kulicke, of the nearby Town of Triangle, opened the Greene location of Fredricka Kulicke School of Jewelry Art for business in mid December, just in time for last minute Christmas shoppers.

“This wasn't our grand opening, but we wanted to be open for the holiday,” said Kulicke.

The New York City native also operates another jewelry school and gallery in Parsippany, NJ.

“I've had People come to my jewelry school from as far away as Norway, people who are looking for a first rate jewelry education will travel. The school, it's much like an adult camp. People will come and stay for a week or two, attend the workshops and learn something new,” Kulicke said.