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Peggy Ward, Owner

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NEW!
January and February 2011 Class Schedule

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All classes require a $10 non-refundable deposit, unless otherwise noted.
Call the shop to reserve your place - (904) 829-8829

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LOOKING FOR LAMPWORKING SUPPLIES?

the bead chick carries all basic bead-making supplies including Hothead torches as well as Mapp gas used by the Hothead, Moretti glass rods, dydimium glasses, rod rests, Blue Sludge bead release, fiber blankets and more.

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Thanks for looking into the bead chick!

Our store is easily found on "the entrance corridor" to St. Augustine, on Florida State Route A-1-A (also known as San Marco Avenue), just three blocks north of Ripley's Believe It Or Not in historic St. Augustine. There is easy parking available on our intersecting street - Cincinnati Avenue - and many other interesting shops all within walking distance. We are a destination!

the bead chick is a teaching bead store. We love to teach beginners how to make their first necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings, and all during business hours. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are closed on Sunday and Monday.

After hours, we offer special classes on more advanced techniques or special projects, on Tuesday and Thursday nights. We will schedule a birthday party, or just "girls night out" party after hours - call for more information. If you are vacationing in the area and left your tools at home, come in on a rainy day and use ours... we have lots of items unique to this area to help you create a special souvenir from your trip.

We stock hundreds of strands of gemstones, vintage glass, Czech firepolish, and pearls...plus hundreds of Swarovski crystals, horn, bone, coral, ceramic, sterling...beads from all over the world! We have sterling and gold filled findings, wire and chain. We also carry "Cold shop silver-smithing" supplies (bench blocks, planishing hammers, etc.) and we're adding to our seed bead stock every week.

We feature lampwork beads by Cracker Cottage Studio, the Bead Chef and Lost Marbles, and other unique handmade beads in various media.

Shop late with us on the last Saturday of every month when we enjoy Uptown Saturday Night. All merchants in our area stay open until 9 pm, with special events, food, entertainment, featured artists, etc. Look for our ads in the Compass on Fridays!

We look forward to seeing you - come in soon!

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the bead chick motto:
"May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of you." St. Therese of Lisieux

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