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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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