A Better Place to Bead

A Better Place to Bead is a nice little bead shop with a very helpful staff. It is owned by two sisters, who purchased the shop from the previous owners in 2005. Since it opened approximately 12 years ago, it has had three different sets of owners. The employees are very nice and willing to show patrons easy methods and techniques to create personalized jewelry. The store has a decent-sized table with all the necessary tools to make jewelry with. They also have a very wide assortment of beads for purchase. One can buy temporarily-strung pearls for $2.99 and up or strands of seed beads for less than $2. There is a hefty selection of strands of semi-precious gemstones that range in price from inexpensive to ridiculous. The shop also sells all of the accessories needed to make keychains, earrings and a large variety other crafts. It's also a good place to make hand-made gifts or cheap costume jewelry. They give customers a discount card which is good for $5 in free merchandise when a purchase reaches $50.

Classes are offered Tuesday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. for those who wish to learn basic techniques of jewelrymaking or how to make specific types of jewelry. Classes cost $10 per person (non-refundable unless the class is canceled), and it's recommended that one sign up in advance, as sessions tend to fill up quickly. The basic beading class,and the wire wrapping class include all the wires and findings, you just pay for your beads.

ABPB hosts birthday parties. It's $40 to reserve the table and one associate will help you for an hora and a half. With a $20.00 deposit in advance you can schedule your party at anytime from Monday to FRIDAY. SATURDAYS FROM 11:00amTO 12:30pm ONLY. The birthday party package deal includes two packets of size 6's or 8's E beads, memory wire for a necklace, maching elastic bracelet, and one charm of the store's extensive charm board.

Don't leave the store without checking out their 30% off weekly specials and bargain corner.

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The classes are a lot of fun and free except for the cost of materials! —GreenThing

The staff are very helpful and if you don't know how to finish your bracelet/necklace, they will help you add the clasp. This is great for inept people like me! —CalamityJanie

2008-02-28 10:58:02   Great products, great customer service! The staff is very friendly and will help you if you have any questions about techniques. —MWilson