The Birmingham Bead Shop

Thanks for all the responses but no suitable venue found to pop up :-(
Any more suggestions? Bead goodies for helping!......
We were hoping to "pop up" at the custard factory for a few weekends before Christmas but this has now been sadly cancelled. ... Any suggestions that you know of where we could come and pop up- colleges, universities, shops, community centres? Please inbox us with suggestions, thanks!!!
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We were hoping to "pop up" at the custard factory for a few weekends before Christmas but this has now been sadly cancelled. Any suggestions that you know of where we could come and pop up- colleges, universities, shops, community centres? Please inbox us with suggestions, thanks!!!

We loved seeing the owls......but the Custard Factory trail felt like home!..............We may be "popping up" there soon!!!

Very happy Mollie and Maisie! Thank you for sharing Katrina! X

£3 goodies are back! Buy anything and get a free one with your order!...................yes some of our charms are just 10p!
Limited time only so don't delay.

How beautiful is this?

Too pretty to eat!

Great for those bottles you can't bear to part with, a functional reason to keep!!

How clever is this?

I wonder if this is easy to make as it looks?

Thank you for your amazing support and response....reposted just in case you missed it last week.

How clever is this? Thanks Laura!

How yummy are these??

Last year we were lucky to be out and about taking our workshops on tour. If you have a special occasion and would like to book a workshop for your friends, family or colleagues.....read on!
Our workshops can be especially tailored for you whether you would like it for very young children or a particular time frame we can make it work for you.
All of our workshops are led by a professionally qualified craft teachers, who are DBS checked for added peace of mind when working w...ith young children and vulnerable adults.
We offer Macrame bracelets Polymer clay- can also be cooked on site with our portable oven. Wire work - simple, intermediate and advanced Tiaras Necklaces Bracelets Paper crafts Simple sewing projects e.g making a felt buddy! Painting for young children
For children's parties we can help with entertainment, face painting, which give you a breather to sort out the food, cake.........yes we know how you are feeling!!
In addition to bringing our materials, tools and aprons(if needed). We can also bring our own decorations to make the occasion extra special e.g. Fabric bunting, paper decorations, table coverings and help prepare and create goody bags.
We can be flexible on dates and times. We have delivered workshops for hen parties, baby showers, girl guiding groups, birthdays, retirement parties, weddings and pamper parties. We have delivered to small groups of 4 to larger groups of 200 plus! So we are sure that we can make it work for your special event.
Our prices are tailored to what you would like, but typically a two hour session for four people including materials, travel and tuition to make a floating necklace, earrings and bracelet would be £99. For larger groups depending on the length of time and project for example earrings for group of 40 (in a three hour time frame) including materials, use of our tools, tuition and travel would start from £225.
We have a special offers available if you book your event before The 30th May 2015, including host treats - goody bag worth 15% of the booking.
If you have a specific budget or requirements send us a direct message or email vina@thebirminghambeadshop.co.uk
Happy workshops await you!!
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We love all things crafty....this takes quilling to another level!!

Lots of interest for the wooden boxes ....FREE with £35 spend (£2 charge to cover postage). If you would like to buy a wooden handmade box, previously used by us to display beads they are £10 for one, £8.50 each if you buy two, £7.50 each if you would like three or more.

We have a few spare handmade wooden boxes, they are extremely versatile and great for displaying handmade goodies, craft fairs storing cuff links, clothes and jewellery. They can be painted as well. We are giving them away FREE (nominal £2 towards postage) with every order over £35. Just email us first if you would like a wooden box added to your order- vina@thebirminghambeadshop.co.uk

How clever is this.....sorry totally unrelated to beads, although the way we see it more space to pack more beads for the latest "project" !!!!!!