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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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For this upcoming THIRD THURSDAY: renew/redo/rework...

  is happening on Thursday evening, Sept 20th, 6-8pm per your numerous requests. Bring in your own fabulous pieces that need a facelift, a new look or just a small repair... We will offer light refreshments along with our knowledgeable advice & some tricks to help your vision come true. There will be discounts given for future events... 

The fee is $10 & sign up is requested. 

See you there... 

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 NEW CLASS ALERT:

The  WEAVE STITCH bracelet class is on Tuesday, Sept 23rd, @ 5:30pm. THIS IS ONE SWEET PROJECT, BEAUTIFUL... The price is $45.00 with a deposit of $10. This can be upgraded to Swarovski for additional fees. Your instructor will be Meredith Parker

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Also, please welcome Lauren Caddell, an employee & recent UNCW graduate. She will teach us how to create a bracelet in copper in BOX CHAIN MAILLE . On Friday, Sept 26th @ 5pm , $45 includes your materials  

 

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SIT & STITCH 

 On Sept 8th @5:30pm. we are moving this to each Monday afternoon.  Sabrina will teach about a separate  beading stitch/weave. Materials included will be a needle, nymo thread & scoop of seed beads in different sizes/shapes. This is not a "project" class but a learning one... Check by the shop for the itinerary  thru the next few months.  This is my favorite type of beading...   

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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 Wednesday, Sept 17th @ 5:30pm. Cost is $35.00 & materials are included. Sign up today before it is filled up...

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The  BEAD PEOPLE Pin class is on Thursday, Sept 25th @ 11am The price is $45.00 with a deposit of $10. Fun activity for the kids(9-15) & yourself, too...

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PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: Basic's class is available, making charms/pendant... Cost is $95 deposit of $20, all materials included. Saturday, Sept 13th @ 11am. Jessica will be your teacher... This class size is limited to only 5 students, please contact us ASAP to get a space saved for this . 

Also more advanced... these are on hold for right now

The PMC: RINGS  with semi-precious stone class is...   This is a 4 hr workshop 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... Cost is $95with deposit of $20.  The spaces always go quickly & are very limited. Christyanna will be your certified instructor for these  PMC advanced classes.  Please have some previous PMC experience for these 2 types... 

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The  BASIC Wire Class  is next  offered on Friday, Sept 12th @5:30pm. The price is $45.00 with a deposit of $10. Learn about the tools of the trade & how to use them...

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The  ADVANCED Wire Class  is being offered on...  The cost is $45.00 with a deposit of $10. You will make some wonderfully wrapped & coiled pieces...

 

 

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 The WIRE CROCHET: bracelet  class is a fun time, creating a beautiful piece of jewelry... next one is on Tuesday, Sept 9th @ 5:30pm. 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.  

A deposit is still only $10 to save your spot for most classes... 

   

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, November 15th, 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, Fridays or  Saturdays. The cost is $35.00 for each & includes all materials. Please call to make your appointment...   

 

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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 10-7 

Thurs until 7pm

Sun 11-5

Summer hours will 

 last until Sept 30th

 

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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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