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THE PLACE TO BEAD IS NOW BEADED BLISS
222 Railroad Ave., Danville

Beaded Bliss is s Bead and Jewelry Design Studio located at 222 Railroad Ave., in Danville. We are between Fremont Bank and the Kitchen and Bath Gallery across the street from the Lunardi's parking lot.

Beaded Bliss is a designer's Bead Store. Our selection is hand-picked with design in mind. We carry only the best and most unique beads and materials. We coordinate our selections to inspire great design. We rotate our inventory frequently so that we always have something new to share with you.

As you can see from our selection of classes, we host the very best and most talented instructors. You will not only learn great techniques in our classes, but you will also be inspired, make new friends and have a great time doing it!

In addition to our beads and classes, we also have a wonderful selection of hand-made, one-of-a-kind jewelry created by local artists.

Custom Design and Repair Services also available.

Trunk Show with PerlAmore
Friday - Wednesday, July 9th -14th

Italian craftsman built empires and captured our imaginations with refined design skills and quests for beauty. These commitments through the ages have earned Italy the reputation as the world leader in fashion and jewelry design. PERLAMORE brings these traditions to the personal expression trend of modular jewelry. The results are nothing short of spectacular! Find the finest Murano glass bead designs, lined with sterling silver or 18k gold, and unique birthstone crystal-set beads - to work with other popular brand pieces (Pandora), or to create something entirely new. PERLAMORE offers many exclusive products, to make your creations uniquely and beautifully yours. Let PERLAMORE help you express yourself and the things you love, beautifully.

Meet the Artsit and Trunk Show
Friday - Wednesday, July 16th - 21st

Stop by and welcome National Beadwork Artist, Teresa Meister to Beaded Bliss on Friday, July 16th. We will be hosting a wine and cheese reception in honor on Teresa's visit. She will be in town to kick off her Trunk Show of fine beadwork jewelry. Teresa will have an inspiring collection of her work in the shop for one week only. Please join us for the Friday evening reception, or stop by over the weekend and see Teres'as beautiful work.

As many of you know, Teresa will be teaching two classes with us in August. Scottish Clover Necklace and Frida's Necklace. Please see the Featured Artists section of the website for details. Also keep in mind that some of the designs you will see at Teresa's Trunk Show may be available as kits in August! Hope to see you!

Carol Fonda & Monty Clark
Trunk Show - Friday, July 16th - 23rd

Carol Fonda and Monty Clark have been creating beautiful lampwork glass beads for many years. They have a unique floral style and their beads and pendants inspire beautiful beadwork designs such as our Orchid and Vines necklace being offered this weekend.

Kabela Designs Trunk Show
Friday, July 23rd - 29th

This show is a MUST SEE show! Kabela Design has gorgeous vintage and new filigree beads and pieces that are fantastic for designers just like you! Many of their pieces are dimensional and set with Swarovski crystals.

Kazuri Beads - Global Marketplace
Saturday, July 24th ONLY!

Beautiful hand-made Ceramic Beads from Kenya

A little about Kazuri Beads:

In 1975, Lady Susan Wood set up a fledgling business making beads in a small shed in her back garden in Kenya. She started by hiring two disadvantaged women, and quickly realized that there were many more women who were in need of jobs and so Kazuri Beads was created and began its long and successful journey as a help center for the needy women especially single mothers who had no other source of income. In 1988 Kazuri became a factory and expanded hugely with over 120 women and men. The beads are made with clay from the Mt Kenya area thus giving them authenticity to their craft.

Today Kazuri, the Swahili word for 'small and beautiful' produces a wide range of hand made, hand painted ceramic jewelry that shines with a kaleidoscope of African colors and Kenyan art that reflects a culture and appeal to a worldwide fashion market. Kazuri's beautifully finished products are made to an international standard and are sold worldwide. These standards are maintained through high training standards and a highly motivated management team.