A BEAD SHOPAND WORKSPACE 1028 J. STREET MODESTO, CALIFORNIA 95354 (209) 523-6335
MONDAY - FRIDAY 11 - 6 pm SATURDAY noon - 5
From Our Gallery of Creations
All pieces from our gallery are original, one of a kind, handmade Beads of Contentment - Soul Beads Creations. Please contact the shop directly if you are interested in purchasing any of these unique treasures to add to your personal collection of adornments.
Enter Our World Of Beads...
Welcome to our amazing world of beads: tiny treasures from around the globe to delight and inspire your creativity and imagination! Browse through our selection of semi-precious stones, fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystal, precious metal and pewter, copper, brass beads and findings, as well as Javanese recycled glass and African bottle glass...Czech Glass and Chinese Lampwork Glass...continue on to enjoy strands of shell, coral, bone, horn and wood...see our stone pendants set in sterling silver, and our collection of unique pendants from Nepal, Tibet, India and China...our beadweaving friends will delight in our collection of Japanese seed, delica, triangle and hex-cut beads...we have all the necessary stringing materials, including leather, faux leather, suede and faux suede lace, hemp, flex wire, Silamide, Nymo and Griffin silk thread, as well as sterling silver, gold filled, copper core and non-tarnish wire...all the tools, books and equipment needed for your beading adventure, and all the smiles...
Guests are invited to select from this interesting collection of beads, and use our workspace to design, string and complete their unique piece of jewelry. We assist our guests with technical instruction so that each piece is professionally finished. How great is that?
Featured this Month
We welcome this New Year with the warmth of January's Birthstone, Garnet, followed by Baule Bronze from Africa, and the rich fire of Carnelian Agate. Below, we feature chunky Amethyst and Citrine top drill stones, aside a wavy German Silver, and complete our pallette with faceted Botswana Agate, to wish all a joyous and abundant New Year!
Other Cool Stuff
We've got loads of other cool stuff, including Mantra Cuffs (Om Namah Shivaya) and Nine Planet Malas, handwoven baskets from Ghana, and Essential Oil Candles, all pictured above. Other great gift items include an assortment of incense, wind chimes, wall hangings, colorful cotton bedspreads from India, prayer flags, handmade purses of recycled materials from Nepal, silk scarves from Thailand, mantra meditation shawls, calendars and Angel Cards... Pictured below, Druse, followed by Crystal Points and Semi-Precious Stone Pendants. Enjoy!
Class Schedule
Class Schedule
Classes are offered for more complicated beading projects. Classes are limited to 6 people to enhance individual instruction, so please register early! Payment for classes is due upon registration. Cancellations must be made 2 days in advance of the class for refund of class fees.
Classes are from 10:00am to 1:00p.m. Fee: $25.00
11-05-11Chevron BraceletInstructor: Jamie Eakin Perfect bracelet for the holidays for yourself or gifts. 11-12-11Fringe Bead Peyote BraceletInstructor: Yvonne Cabalona Fringe beads give the stitch a unique look and feel. 11-19-11Ever Bloomin' Cuff Instructor: CR Radding Form wire base, wire together beads, etc and plant the wrist garden! 12-03-11Mosaic BraceletInstructor: CR Radding Learn to form, hammer wire. Embellish and finish with closure.
12-10-11Cubes Plus BraceletInstructor: Jamie Eakin Narrow or wide, you decide! Unique weave fun to make.
12-17-11Love Knots Bracelet/EarringsInstructor: Yvonne Cabalona Try the fun of jump rings as they develop into chain mail knots. 01-07-12Regal weaveBraceletInstructor: Jamie Eakin Create a beautiful bracelet and embellish with crystals. 01-14-12Blooming RingInstructor: CR Radding Create a darling ring with wire and beads. Quick and Fun!
01-28-12Peyote Russian LeafInstructor: Yvonne Cabalona Learn to make and turn into earrings or a necklace. 02-04-12Heart PinInstructor: CR Radding Learn wire forming, filing, wrapping and pattern stamping.
02-18-12Netted BraceletInstructor: Jamie Eakin Netting technique used to create multiple bracelet looks.
02-28-12Russian Spiral BraceletInstructor: Yvonne Cabalona Faceted beads spirals the WOW around this textural bracelet.
Samples of Class Projects...(Click on Image to Enlarge)
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About Our Teachers:
Yvonne Cabalona:
From as early as she can remember, Yvonne Cabalona has had an interest in beads and beadwork.For almost 10 years, she has been involved in serious study and accomplishment in her chosen craft.Her noted abilities include a keen sense of style and color and accomplishments in a variety of techniques.Her curiosity and determination leads her to delve into some of the more obscure areas until she masters them. Student evaluations include high marks for patience, communication skills, one-on-one interaction and general beading knowledge.
Jamie Eakin:
For almost two decades, Jamie Cloud Eakin has been a professional bead artist, teacher and perpetual student of her craft.Her original designs are collected by discriminating buyers in fine galleries across the United States.Jamie's designs have been featured in numerous books and periodicals including The Beaders Color Palette by Margie Deeb and Beading with World Beads edited by Ray Hemachandra. She is the author of Beading with Cabachons,Bugle Bead Bonanza, and Dimensional Bead Embroidery, published by Lark Books. Student evaluations include high marks for preparation of class materials, general/specific bead knowledge, energy level and ability to communicate.
CR Radding:
C. R. Radding sews soft furnishings for interior designers, while exploring her own personal creativity. A life long fascination for all types of art and needle crafts lead to the discovery of beading and wire work where she knew she’d found her creative “home”. For over 7 years she has been teaching and sharing her skills all around California and various parts of the country.
