Beadmania

I found this in a warehouse/shopping district and was able to find parking right in front of the store. Excited to go in, I was disappointed to find the price for the beads a bit on the high side. However everything was displayed very nicely and the beadwork they left for people to admire was very nice. They provide classes in beadwork and had schedules which you need to sign up for, however it seemed a bit costly when compared to other places. The beads and the selection is gorgeous though, and a person could end up staying there a long time just to admire the unusual beads. There was just one sales person there when I went but it didn't matter since it was just one room. It seemed there was another little room towards the back for the beading classes but no beads to look at in there. more

Beadmania! is such a cool store; they specialize in semiprecious stones, beads, and tools. They have an incredible variety, too, so you can practically make any kind of jewelry or attachment your heart desires. They also offer classes in jewelry bead making; while I have yet to sign up for classes, I am told they are inexpensive and very informative, especially if you’re serious about jewelry bead making. Even if you are interested in this as a hobby, you should definitely check out this store/gallery for their amazing selection. more