A person who works with his hands is a laborer; a person who works with his hands and brain is a craftsperson;
but a person who works with hands, brain and heart is an artist!  
Louis Nizer

         

Come in and create your own unique necklace, bracelet, earrings,
bookmark, key chain, wine charms and more...

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY, NO SITTING FEE or MINIMUM PURCHASE!

Don't miss our 1st of the Month 30% off Sale each and every month!

Select from hundreds of beads including a large assortment of
Czech Glass, Swarovski Crystal, African Trade Beads, Ceramic Raku Beads, Bali Silver, Semi Precious Stones, Charms and Pendants.

Make a personalized necklace, unique bracelet or one of a kind earrings. Our staff will help you design your jewelry and guide you every step of the way on this rewarding journey. Come in and browse. Spend some time with us and relax.
You'll leave with a piece of jewelry or wrapped gift you will always be proud of.


 

Our store hours:


Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11am - 6pm
Wednesday: 11am - 6pm
Thursday: 11am - 6pm
Friday: 11am - 7pm
Saturday: 11am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Party room/meeting room available for rent.
Call 973-744-3202 for details.

 


What we offer:

Beads galore
Jewelry making on premises
Beading Classes
Handcrafted Jewelry
Restringing
Gift Certificates

Parties for all occasions
Corporate Events
Fund Raisers
Bridal Parties
Ladies Night Out
Girl Scout Troops

BIRTHDAY PARTIES & SPECIAL EVENTS

Have your next special event with us. We offer wonderful beading parties for children and adults.
Call for times and availability.


BIRTHDAY PARTY RATES


$25 per person (ages 6 and up).
Minimum: 8 guests

Includes:
Beading Party with Instructor
Choice of Two Jewelry Items to Design & Create: Necklace plus bracelet, earrings, keychain or bookmark.
Beaded Gift Bag for Jewelry
Party Invitation
1.5 Hours Private Use of Montclair Beadworks

You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
$10 clean up and disposal fee applies.

$50.00 deposit to hold date & time

MOTHER'S GROUPS, BOOK CLUBS AND OTHER EVENTS


Times:  by appointment.
Cost:   $10.00 per person for use of space & staff plus a $15.00 minimum purchase
Call us and schedule your special event today!

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BEADMAKING CLASS INFORMATION

Montclair Beadworks Group Classes
Classes are limited to 8 students and pre-registration is required.

$35.00 per class. Materials not included.

                                                          
BASIC BEADING I
Learn to design and finish a necklace using soft flex wire, crimp beads and clasp. You will learn the basics - stringing materials, findings & tools - enabling you to design & create jewelry for yourself, family and friends.

BASIC BEADING II

A continuation of Basic Beading I: designing & finishing a necklace and/or bracelet using leather, cotton cord and stretch magic. Also included: beaded eye glass & ID badge holders, key chains & beaded pins.

EARRING WORKSHOP  
Design & create your own earrings: drop, hoop, pierced and clip-ons…….
You will be amazed at how inexpensively you can make stunning earrings.

CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Learn to design and finish 2 bracelets using: Soft Flex wire, crimp beads and clasp.
$25 per class plus $10 material fee per class. 

KNOTTING WORKSHOP   $50 per session
You can continue to develop your skill by taking our Knotting Workshop. In this class, you will broaden
your use of materials from beading cable to beading thread. In this two and a half hour workshop you
will learn:
       1.) How to choose appropriate threads
       2.) How to use knotting to attach clasps and closures with bead tips; and
       3.) How to knot between beads using a tri-corder

Spiral Caged Bead Bracelet
This class will teach you how to take your wire wrapping skills to a new level. This bracelet is a great way to incorporate metal wire into your designs and is open to all skill levels!
Supplies are not provided, ask for it in the store. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Instructor: Kumarie

Supplies needed for class:
  One roll of 20guage craft wire.
  One toggle or lobster claw of your choice.
  6 x 8mm round Swarovski crystals.
  7 x 6mm bicone Swarovski crystals.
  4 x 5mm jump rings.
  1 pair ear wire.
  1 pair head pin.

Optional:

Optivisor® or reading glasses, if you need them

Columbia Link Bracelet and Earrings
Make a sterling silver and stone bracelet and earring with perfect wire wraps. You’ll learn an efficient, wire saving way to wrap and finish your design.

Instructor: Kumarie

Supplies needed for class:
  20g haft hard Sterling Silver wire.
    8 Sterling Silver bead.
  10 (12mm) close jump rings.
  50 (6mm) open jump rings.
   1 pair lobster claw.
   1 pair ear wires

Swarovski Illusion Necklace
This technique will show you how to create a simply stunning necklace by spacing faceted beads on colored nylon coated stringing wire.
Supplies are not provided, ask for it in the store. Tools are provided.

Instructor: Kumarie

Supplies needed for class:
  Assorted sizes and shapes of Swarovski crystals or glass beads.
  Size 1 crimp tubes in matching color.
  Two end cones.
  Craft wire.
  Clasp (toggle or lobster claw).
  1 pair head pin.
  1 pair head wire.
  1 tube jewelry glue.

Optional:
  Optivisor® or reading glasses, if you need them

Call for appointment 973-744-3202.
Cost: $35.00 per hour.

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DIRECTIONS

FROM NYC: Route 3 West to Grove Street exit. At top of ramp make left. Go 3.6 miles to traffic light at Chestnut Street and make right. Go 5 blocks and make left on N. Fullerton Street. Go 4 blocks to Bloomfield Avenue. Cross Bloomfield Avenue and proceed straight onto Church Street. Follow bend to the right. Montclair Beadworks is about 3/4 of the way down the block on the right.

FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY: Heading south - take exit 151. Go thru tollbooth and make right on Watchung Ave. Heading north - take exit 151. At top of ramp, go left on Watchung Ave. Once on Watchung Avenue go 4 traffic lights to Grove Street. Make left on Grove Street and go to next traffic light. Make right at Chestnut Street, go 5 blocks and make left on N. Fullerton Street. Go 4 blocks to Bloomfield Avenue. Cross Bloomfield Avenue and proceed straight onto Church Street. Follow bend to the right. Montclair Beadworks is about 3/4 of the way down the block on the right.

FROM ROUTE 280: If heading west, take Prospect Avenue exit (Exit 8A) towards Cedar Grove. If heading east, take Prospect Ave (Exit 8B) towards Cedar Grove. Go 5 traffic lights. Make right on Bloomfield Avenue. Go 7 traffic lights. Make sharp right onto Church Street. Montclair Beadworks is about 3/4 of the way down the block on the right.


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When in doubt, please call the store at 973-744-3202.

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CONTACT US. WE'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU:
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