Welcome!
Welcome to the Star's Beads website. 
Star's Beads has served the Washington, DC Metro Area for 10 years. We're located at 139 A Church Street, NW, Vienna, Virginia about 12 miles from Washington, DC. (Get directions!) We offer 1200 square feet of glass beads, jewelry, freshwater pearls, crystals, seedbeads, and beading classes. We also offer a wide selection of clasps and chain through www.starsclasps.com.
Spring/Summer 2009 Newsletter
Here's our newsletter about upcoming events and classes. In order to take classes, you must register. Registration begins Monday, May 18th at 10:00am.
There are three ways to register. Mail a check with a note, call 703 938-7018 to register by phone with a credit card, or come in person. A supply list will be given or sent.
Classes this Spring/Summer
This term there are 76 classes. 33 are new! Star is offering the following classes this Spring/Summer Session:
Bead Swap
Your chance to swap your beads and take home new ones-- one person's cast-off is another's treasure! July 4th 12:00 to 4:00. More information available at the shop.
Always Something New
We've filled the front table with glass that Star and Kay purchased at the Las Vegas Glass Show. They'll find more new stock at the Bead & Button Show in June. The ladies on The View can be seen wearing stones embedded with tiny diamonds-- we have them.
New seed beads- Toho's now available!
Star has set aside a 4 foot by 4 foot section for Japan's finest seed beads in hundreds of colors and a range of sizes. Look for Miyuki Delicas, Czech seed beads by the hank, and half hanks of size 13 Charlottes.
Beading Table in the Shop!
Please feel welcome to bring your projects to the shop and bead at the table provided. Enjoy complimentary beading boards, tools, and help from the sales assistants whenever possible! Weekdays are better for more personalized attention from our personnel.
SALE!!!
- All Flexrite beading wire is 30% off. This wire is similar to SoftFlex and comes in 7 to 49 strands and in gold. Room is being made for more SoftFlex products.
- There are always 1/2 price sterling and vermeil clasps in the sale bin.
Treat yourself to an affordable luxury- classes at $10.00 per Hour!
The cost of most classes at Star’s Beads has remained the same for seven years. Our teachers keep coming up with new and innovative ideas and designs-- come join us for a class!
We have the best teachers!
You don’t have to go out-of-town to attend the “Big” Shows to take classes from well-known teachers. Sally Stevens, Amy Katz, Paulette Baron, and Dianne Dennis teach the same classes at Star’s that they'll teach at the Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee and at BeadFest in Philadelphia.
Materials for Classes
Besides the charges listed in this newsletter, most classes also require that the student purchase or bring supplies. A confirmation/supply list is given at the time of registration. The supply needs are included on that sheet. Some classes may also have a supply or kit fee. See below.
Supply and Kit Fees
As you can see from the class listings, many classes have a supply or a kit fee. These fees are payable to the instructor on the day of the class. Most of our instructors are not able to take credit cards for these fees, so we ask that you use cash or checks for payment. Your cooperation is appreciated!
Tools for Classes
We encourage students to purchase or bring their own tools for classes. However, we do have basic tools to loan out to students for use in class. Please arrange for this in the shop prior to the start of the class.
Snow Policy
When Fairfax Co. schools are closed, classes are cancelled unless notified otherwise. If it snows on a weekend, we will notify you early if class is cancelled.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 days prior to the class, a merchandise coupon for the cost of the class minus $5.00 will be given. A cancellation without 3 days notice can't be refunded.
This newsletter of classes has been compiled and scheduled by Beverlee Stafford. If you would like to propose a class, please contact her at bjsarlington@aol.com
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Contact Us
139 A Church Street NW
Vienna, VA 22180
Phone: 703-938-7018
Fax: 703-938-0541
Hours
OPEN 7 days a week!
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm