Creative classes this weekend! Faceted glass rondelle deal expanded!

Published: Tue, 04/09/24

1544 Park St., Alameda, CA 94501
Open 6 days a week, see our hours & class calendar here.

Deal Expanded!
Buy One Get TWO Free
Faceted Glass Rondelles Bags
Use the discount code BOGOFACETED when checking out online.
Limited to stock available. Minimum $8.59 in cart before deal activates. Not valid on Strands. Sale ends 4/15/24.

Classes this weekend!
Leather Kumihimo

Saturday, April 13th, 2024, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Class Fee: $60
Do you enjoy working with leather and jewelry components? Have you wanted to learn how to create unique pieces using leather?
This ancient Japanese weaving technique called "Kumihimo" is just the class for you! Come and learn how to create this elegant rope bracelet suitable for any gender.
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If you are interested in learning Beaded Kumihimo, take this class first!
Beaded Kumihimo class requires previous Kumihimo experience.

Earring Workshop

Saturday, April 13th, 2024, 2:30 - 4:30pm
Class Fee: $50
Would you like to learn a fun and easy way to make earrings for gifts or for yourself?
If so, this workshop is for you! You'll learn the techniques, then have time in class to create your own unique earrings!

SuperDuo Seed Beads
20% off
Until 4/15/24 while supplies last. Valid in both our webstore & instore.

New Colors of Superduos in stock!
Ideal for the upcoming Ultimate Daisy class!
With new colors just added to our inventory, now is the perfect time to stock up and let your creativity flow!

Delica 11/0 Seed Beads
20% off
Until 4/15/24 while supplies last. Valid in both our webstore & instore.

New Colors of Delica 11/0 in stock!
Perfect for mastering the techniques taught in our upcoming Peyote Ring 101 class! 

Sundance Inspired Necklace Kits
Back in stock!

Designed by Vicki, this two strand necklace is crafted with love,
This two strand necklace features an Aquaterra Jasper Teardrop Pendant, Sodalite, Fuchsia Tiger Eye,
Apatite, Kyanite, & Turquoise Composite gemstones.
Paired with pewter components & silver findings & stung on Softflex cord,
the finished length is 17" inner diameter & 19" outer diameter. Available as both a finished necklace & a ready to make kit!

Make the matching earrings!

New Products in Stock!

Introducing our latest arrivals: 11”x14” Treasure Mat Trays & Seed Bead 11”x14” Treasure Mats! Available now both online & in-store!
The Treasure Mat Tray has a flocked tray surface prevents beads from rolling, its portable cover for easy transport, and a stackable design for convenient storage.

The Seed Bead Treasure Mat is perfect for seed bead projects! It features 8 compartments for organization, & its soft surface prevents beads from rolling.

And the best part? The Seed Bead Treasure Mat fits perfectly inside the Treasure Mat Tray!

New Finished Earrings

Golden Periwinkle Flower Earrings

Night Sky Earrings

See all new products here!

Upcoming Classes!

Peyote Ring 101

Saturday, April 20th, 2024 - 11:00am - 1:30pm
Class Fee: $60
Learn the Odd Count Peyote stitch technique to craft stunning beaded rings using Delica seed beads in this simple and fun project!
Once you know how to do odd count, you'll be able to do even count with no issues at all!

Ultimate Daisy

Sunday, April 21st, 2024, 1:30 - 4:30pm
Class Fee: $60
Most of us have heard of daisy chains. Perfect for beginners, this class is a modern twist of an old classic!
Using SuperDuos, you'll be able to make beautiful, colorful flowers, and turn them into bracelets and necklaces!

Beaded Kumihimo

Saturday, April 27th, 2024, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Class Fee: $60
This class is designed for those that have taken the Leather Kumihimo class or have previous Leather Kumihimo experience.
Not for beginners.
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Enhance your Kumihimo skills with this fun and dynamic ancient Japanese weaving technique called "Kumihimo".
In this project, we will build on your skills from the Leather Kumihimo class by
incorporating seed beads for an intricate bracelet that will look a lot like bead crochet but is a lot easier to create.
Once you've learned this technique, you'll want to create bracelets, necklaces, anklets and more!

Basic Stringing

Sunday, April 28th, 2024, 1:00 - 5:00pm
Class Fee: $65
Sign up with a friend and get $5.00 off each!
In this introductory 4 hour workshop, you will learn techniques to make professional-quality necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
Make a practice piece using these techniques, then design your own project out of beads and materials thatyou select and walk out of the class with a finished necklace and/or bracelet you made yourself!
We provide the tools, guidance, and encouragement. You'll be amazed by what you can create!

Crocheted Boho Wrap

Saturday, May 4th, 2024, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Class Fee: $60
Bead Stash Blowout! Do you have a bunch of beads that you don't know what to do with?
This dynamic project will use up all those straggler seed beads, bugle beads, gemstone beads, etc.
This simple yet elegant creation can be worn as a necklace or wrapped around your wrist multiple times for a chunky bracelet.