"Norwalk's favorite bead store" offers a wide selection of semi-precious stones and beads along with the materials necessary to complete a do-it-yourself project. Beadworks also offers classes for aspiring jewelry-makers, including a class for children. Not interested in jewelry design? Bring in your broken pieces for repair. If you are not interested in visiting the store, but would prefer to order online, check out www.beadworks.com.
Monica's Quilt & Bead Creations is a quilt, bead and bead accessory store. It sells various quilt and beading products. Items range from blankets quilts, shawls and other items. Monica's Quilt & Bead Creations has great customer service and a friendly staff. Parking is located in the front.
Ace Handicraft, Long Island's largest craft and bead store, carries high-end crystal, freshwater pearl and crystal beads as well lower-priced ones that are equally stylish and eye-catching. The store also has scrapbooking materials, fabrics, silk flowers and now art supplies.
Atlantic Gems is located on the first floor of a building with various other businesses. Once inside you can see the many styles of bead necklaces lining the walls. The store is well lit and showcases the products well, placing them in sight but out of reach.
Star McGivern has owned and operated Star's Beads for over 15 years. The store is located near the intersection of Church Street and Lawyers Road. In addition to selling beads, jewelry, crystals and pearls, it offers classes (over 85 in the fall and winter). Star travels the world and returns with unique and unusual craft items, beads and clasps.
Chandelier wire wrap earrings or crystal explosion cuffs are starter projects you can work on at this beadery shop that offers thousands of choices in beads. The store's inventory ranges from kid's plastic beads to semi-precious beads in onyx, jasper, rose quartz, amethyst and turquoise. In addition to offering beading classes, the shop is available for hosting parties for both kids and adults.