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The Little Bead Shop is located in Bruntsfield, one of Edinburgh's most beautiful and desirable areas. You'll find us at number 96 Brunstfield Place, nestling amongst exclusive boutiques, gift shops, cafes, Bistros and Bars.
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Inside our shop you will find a fresh and constantly changing selection of glass beads as well as a huge range of Swarovski crystal, Toho seed beads, Art Clay Silver, Faceted Czech Beads, Fresh Water Pearls and more! We also have a wide range of tools and findings to choose from.
The Little Bead Shop really is more than just a shop - we are a hive of activity. You are welcome to call by anytime and use our jewellery making facilities and tools completing your latest design at our "beading table". We have a large range of beading books and magazines available for you to look at if you need some inspiration.The Little Bead Shop Owner Gil Baird is always on hand should you need any help to finish off your jewellery.
In addition to the bustling atmosphere on the shop floor work is often underway downstairs in our purpose built Lampwork Studio and Classroom. Our resident Lampwork Artist Emma is frequently to be found downstairs creating new beady works of art and her weekly Open Studios offer you the opportunity to see the magic take place. You can find up to date information regarding these in our scrolling news section to the right.
On top of all of this we offer unique parties, a variety of courses and a repair/restringing service. Why not have a look Emma's
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for a more details of her Lampwork, Metal Clay Work and Classes.
We are open from 10:00 am until 5:30 Monday - Saturday.
If you would like to come and visit us then we are just a 20 minute walk from the City Center. Alternatively you can find us on Lothian Bus Routes 11,15,17,23 & 45
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*Lampwork Open Studio Day - 27th November*
Open Studio days are proving to be popular and the next one will be held on Thursday the 27th of November. From 2 - 4 pm you are welcome into the Studio to watch as Emma melts glass and makes beautiful glass beads at her torch. Lampwork is a highly skilled craft - dont miss the chance to watch the magic take place. You can read more about Lampwork here.
Nature Capture Class Date Announced!
The next Nature Capture Art Clay Silver Class will be on the 15th of February. Now you can choose from UV Resin, Silver Fingerprints, The Magic of Art Clay, Ring Making, Fine Silver Roses and the Hollow Lentil Bead. These courses book up quickly, why not treat your self or a loved one to a place on one of them for Christmas? More classes will be announced soon!! For full details please click here .
We are pleased to introduce a new page to our web site- dedicated to the new and fabulous BronzClay. It has a great student gallery. To go there click here.
Our next Level One Art Clay Silver Certification Course will be held on the 28th, 29th & 30th of January. More information can be found on these world recongnised qualifications here .
Our Beading courses are proving to be as popular as ever. Its the ideal way to spend a cold dark evening, being creative and making new friends! You can see the full range of courses here.
With Christmas round the corner we are taking more and more of these special silver fingerprints. They make the ideal gift for friends and family - or are lovely as simply a keepsake of your growing child. Choose from a range of jewellery from cuff links to charms. Find out morehere. |
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