Welcome!
Welcome to the Star's Beads website. 
Star's Beads has served the Washington, DC Metro Area for 15 amazing 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.
Winter/ Spring 2012 Newsletter
Here's our newsletter about upcoming events and classes. In order to take classes, you must register. Registration begins Monday, January 9th at 10:00 AM.
Classes this Winter/ Spring
This term there are 61 classes, 20 are new! Star is offering the following classes this Spring Session:
Registration Begins!
Monday, January 9th at 10:00 AM.
There are three ways to register. Mail a check with a note designating the class(es) along with your phone number and return information, call 703 938-7018 to register by phone with a credit card, or come in person. A supply list will be given or mailed.
Kay & John Will Be the New Owners
After sixteen years at the present location, Star is selling her business to her daughter, Kay, and her husband, John. Kay has been working in the business since graduating from college, and she and John have been running Star's Clasps for the last five years. They will continue Star's approach to business by offering fair prices and a diversified stock. Star will work as a buyer, and she will be back in the shop with Kay a few Saturdays a month.
Upcoming Events
- January - Stone Sale! Starts Jan 2 til...
- February - Beads on Parade Trunk Show and surprise goodies from Tucson
- March - Unicorne Beads Trunk Show
- April - Star returns from a 33-day trip through the Middle East - she will be shopping for treasures!
- BEAD SWAP - April 29th
- May - Trunk show surprise!
Trunk Show - Beads on Parade
Come to the shop on Sunday, Feb. 12 for a Trunk Show of enameled copper rings from Beads on Parade in Fredericksburg. The trunk show will include ongoing demonstrations of the shaggy loops design using the rings and beads.
Bead Swap
Bead Swap This is Kay's favorite event. Dig out those beads you will never use again and bring them to the shop on Sunday, April 29th from 12:00 to 4:00. Someone will love your treasure, and you will go home with new beads.
FREE SWAROVSKI BEADS!
Take Classes with Monica Han - our official Swarovski Ambassador! You will get complimentary beads from Swarowski in the Exclamation Point and Framed Mosaic classes (see N10 and O15).
NORTHERN VA BEAD SOCIETY CLASSES
The NOVA Bead Society will be hosting bead classes at Star's Beads in 2012 --
Feb. 4 - Chain Maille with Mardi Trout
March 2-4 - Seedbead Classes with Hannah Rosner
Contact nvbs2002@yahoo.com for details
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.
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.
Latecomers
Traffic in our region can be awful! Please allow yourself plenty of time to get to class. Late arrivals make it difficult for our other students and instructors.
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 check 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