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Welcome to A Place to Bead
A full-service bead shop offering a vast selection of tiny treasures, an in-store work space & lots of classes/parties to suit all your needs...
Specializing in Vintage glass, local lampwork & delica/seed beads with lots of sterling silver & unique findings. We also have an extensive collection of Czech glass as well as pearls & semiprecious stones to choose from. All stringing materials & basic findings, along with hot glass/lampworking supplies too...
"thousands of beads in an ever-changing garden"
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Kazuri Ceramic Beads
show starts Thursday 5-22
for preview party 7-9pm
And on 23rd, 24th & 25th regular hours
Please join us as we host this show to
help the female African Natives earn a fair trade living wage...
And we can get some beautifully
handcrafted
beads to boot...
BEAD TRADE is happening Wed evening, May 7th 6-8:30pm.We will play some games, have good refreshments, enjoy each other's company & try to win some BEADS... Sign up is requested. See you there...
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NEW CLASS ALERT:
Please welcome Kee Wilder-Ramsing, a well-known Wilmington artist. She will teach us how to create a work of art in copper, a CHAIN MAILLE bracelet. On Friday, May 2nd @ 4pm $45 includes your materials
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BEAD & WIRE rings: Use some beads, some wire, a mandrel & your imagination to create a lovely work of ART for your fingers The class will be a great time, creating a beautiful piece of jewelry... If you enjoy wirework, you will like this class. Jessica Gray will be your instructor. Next class is Tuesday, May 6th @ 5:30pm. Cost is $35.00 & materials are included. Sign up today before it is filled up...
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PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: Basic's class is available, making charms/pendant... Cost is $95 deposit of $20, all materials included. Thursday, May 15th @ 5:30pm. This class size is limited to only 5 students, please contact us ASAP to get a space saved for this ...
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The PMC: RINGS with semi-precious stone class is Saturday, July 12th @ 10:30 -3pm. This is a 4 hr wookshop class...Cost is $125 with deposit of $20. The spaces do fill up quickly...
The PMC: SILVER BEADS class has returned ... next one will be on Wednesday, May 28th @ 5:30 pm Cost is $95with deposit of $20. The spaces always go quickly & are very limited. Christyanna will be your certified instructor for all PMC classes. Please have some previous PMC experience for these...
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The ADVANCED Wire Class is being offered on Tuesday, May 21st @ 5:30pm. The cost is $45.00 with a deposit of $10. You will make some wonderfully wrapped & coiled pieces...
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The BASIC Wire Class is next offered on Thursday, May 9th @5:30pm. The price is $45.00 with a deposit of $10. Learn about the tools of the trade & how to use them...
Christyanna Durand will be the instructor for both wire classes & the PMC, she is such a wonderful & patient teacher...
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The WIRE CROCHET: bracelet class is a fun time, creating a beautiful piece of jewelry... next one is on Tuesday, May 13th @ 5pm. Cost is $50 with all materials included & Swarovski crystals are used in 3 different sizes. Please have some basic crochet knowledge & Meredith Parker will be your teacher. The deposit is still only $10 to save your spot...
ALSO CHECK OUT ALL THE FOLLOWING CLASS INFO:
The next Beginners Lampwork is now being offered as requested, must have at least 2 people to signup with paid deposit .However he is planning to be here Saturday, May 31st 1-5pm Cost is $225 w/deposit of $75 & includes all materials needed for making lampworked glass beads. The materials will be yours to take home & continue to create with... Also remember, if you take any lampwork class together with a friend, you both will receive a 10% discount...
AND don't forget these below...
The basic's: earrings or stringing are scheduled at least twice a week, usually on Tuesdays & Saturdays. The cost is $30.00 for each & includes all materials. Please call to make your appointment...
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to receive a special in-store COUPON
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THIS IS A CALL TO ALL ARTISTS...
You have a artistic specialty &
are excited about teaching a class to others,
please stop by the shop to pick up the application or
contact us directly for the paperwork.
I want to offer at least 3 classes a week in the new studio.
Open to new ideas & techniques.
We are waiting to hear from YOU...

Discover your Art...

814 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-799-2928
Mon-Sat 10-6
Thurs until 7pm
Sun 12-5
Summer hours start
Monday, May 19th
open 1 hour later each day
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We Have Moved...
moved only 5 doors down to 814 S College Rd
next to Sally's Beauty Supply...
Stop by soon to check out the new store.
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