Bead Lounge is Closed Today (Fri. Feb. 3rd) due to the snow storm.
We will be Open tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 4th) 10am - 6pm.
The Hammered Cuff Bead Embroidery Workshop with Heidi Kummli has been CANCELLED for tomorrow! It has been re-scheduled for Sunday, February 19th from 11am - 3pm. If you're signed up for the class, please plan to join us on the 19th!
January 30th - February 5th
OK. We've got a bunch of great Czech glass beads that just need to go to new homes! I know you all need more fabulous beads for your jewelry creations, so I've put ALL of our Czech glass strands on SALE for 50% OFF! That's right, 50% OFF! We've got a lot of really nice pressed glass beads with special finishes in rondelles, daggers, flowers, drops, and more that you won't find just anywhere. Stock up now while you can, I may not do this again for a long time!
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Valentine Jewelry Contest
Kits Only $8.99
Purchase your Valentine project kit at Bead Lounge and create your own spectacular Valentine's jewelry piece: necklace, bracelet, earrings, a set, your choice!
Design entries must be comprised of at least 80% of the items in the design kit. You may add any of your own materials of your choice. All designs must be original. You have freedom to create any type of piece you like.
Your piece must be submitted by Monday, February 13, 2012
After our voting is complete, the winners will be announced on February 14th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will win a Bead Lounge gift certificate, have their designs displayed at our store until March 1st, and be displayed on our Facebook page.
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Valentine's Make-n-Take $5 Bracelet Special
Come in any day between now and Valentine's Day to make a special memory wire bracelet for your Valentine for only $5.00. You choose the beads from our Open Studio selection and whip out a nice surprise for your special someone! Bring your friends and kids and have some fun!
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Coming Soon!
Voices of the Stones Trunk Show
Saturday, February 25th, 10am - 6pm
Put this on your calendar NOW!
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Here's a few of our upcoming classes to help inspire you!
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Hammered Cuff Bead Embroidery Workshop with Heidi Kummli
Re-scheduled for Sunday, February 19th
11am - 3pm
Cost: $175 (Includes materials)
This 4 hour workshop will explore Bead Embroidery techniques including gluing cabochons and metal flower, beading around cabochons and flower, incorporating different beads and finishing. Great way to get into bead embroidery with a master teacher!
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Salt Water Metal Etching with Russ Howard
Sunday, February 5th
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost: $80 (Includes materials)
Russ will teach you how to etch your own designs on copper, brass or nickel using a safe, non-toxic method that will open up a whole new bunch of jewelry design options for those of you who are looking for something new to add some pizzaz to your current jewelry creations!
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Basic Right Angle Weave Valentine's Bracelet with Sue Eaton
Tuesday, February 7th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $35 (plus $10 materials fee)
This class will teach you the basic Right Angle Weave stitch, which is so extremely versatile. You will leave class with a beautiful finished bracelet just in time for Valentine’s Day. You must be able to thread a needle. Materials will be supplied in kit form for a small fee.
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UV Cure Resin Over Polymer Clay with Peg Harper
Saturday, February 11th
11am - 2pm
Cost: $30(plus $5 materials fee)
This class is also offered Sunday, February 12th from 1 - 4pm
Peg will be teaching how to use UV cure resin to encase polymer clay designs in bezel settings in this class. Come learn a new way to use your favorite medium!
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From The Heart Valentines Day Card Making with Claire Haberfeld
Saturday, February 11th
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $25 (plus $10 materials fee)
There is nothing more treasured than a handcrafted card, especially when there's a little love tucked inside! Claire will teach you how to create a folded pocket card using various embossing techniques and how to make an origami heart to embellish another card.
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Basic Kumihimo Braiding with Lucy Renoux
Wednesday, February 22nd
11:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $75 (includes materials)
Learn the basic round eight cord braid with or without beads. This technique can be used to make bracelets, necklaces, key fobs and more! Basic tools and supplies provided, including a Kumi Loom Disc and bobbins. A 50% deposit is required at time of registration with the balance due the day of class.
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For more details on these and other upcoming classes, please check our Classes page.
