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The Bead House
The Bead House is a unique full service bead store located on the first floor of a restored 1860 home in downtown Historic Bristol, Rhode Island.  We offer a wide selection of; Sterling Silver, Czech Class, Gemstones, Pearls, Swarvoski Crystals, Bali Silver, Gold Filled, Miyuki Seed Beads, Copper, Ceramic, Wood, Tools and Supplies for you to create your own Jewelry Designs

11 Constitution St
Bristol, RI 02809
401-253-1188

Store Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday - 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday - 12:00pm-5:00pm

The Bead House offers Classes for Beginners to Advanced Levels in; Bead Stringing, Wire Work, Precious Metal Clay(PMC), Polymer Clay, Enameling, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making.

The Bead House has a Beading Room available at all times for you to come in and create your own designs.  Tools and Assistance are available to complete any necklace, bracelet, or earring design that you create.  The Bead House is also available for Birthday and Private Parties.

The Bead House Studio is a Metal Arts membership studio located in Warren, RI.  The Studio provides the space for Metalsmithing, Polymer Clay  Advanced Precious Metal Clay, Glass Bead Making and Enameling workshops.  The Open Studio Membership program enables you to use the tools, equipment and space along with the communal atmosphere to be creative.  

Each year
The Bead House hosts a fabulous line up of Guest Instructors specializing in Wire Work, Seed Beads, PMC, Polymer Clay, Metalsmithing  and Jewelry Making Workshops.

Upcoming Schedule


PMC 1
Saturday June 2nd
9:00am-2:00pm


Sunday May 26th - Beading Basics

 Sunday May 26th - Wire Work 1

Thursday May 31st -  5pm-8pm - Art Night
Bristol and Warren

Saturday June 2nd - PMC 1

Sunday June 3rd - Viking Knit

Saturday June 9th & Sunday June 10th
Jennifer Wells Dickerson
Enameling and Setting

Wednesday's June 13th, 20th & 27th
Basic Bead Weaving Stitches Series
Herringbone-Right Angle Weaver-Peyote

3 Class Series

Saturday's June 16th, 23rd & 30th
Introduction to Metalsmithing
3 Class Series

Saturday July 7th - Clasps and Ear Wires

Sunday July 8th - Caging Sea Glass

Studio Update

Jennifer Wells Dickerson
Enameling and Setting 
June 9th & 10th

Enameling is the ancient art form of fusing powdered glass onto metal using a kiln for firing.  Enameling provides a way to add color and sheen to metal and jewelry, as well as other small utilitarian objects.  The workshop will teach students the basic skills of enameling as well as some alternative techniques for adding interest to the enameled work.  We will also discuss and demonstrate different ways of setting the enameled pieces into a type of framework to create a finished piece of jewelry.  Students will have the opportunity to create a finished enamel pendant set into sterling silver or other metal of their choice. 

Guest Instructors 2012

Robert Dancik - Faux Bone & Concrete - May 5th&6th

Prisha Brown - Wire Weaving - June 2nd&3rd

Jennifer Dickerson - Enameling and Setting - June 9th&10th

Barbara Becker Simon - PMC - July 14th&15th

Holly Gage - PMC - September 29th&30th

Richard Salley - Metalsmithing - October 12th-14th

Jessica Healy - Photography - November 17th

Art Night
Gallery & Open Studios
Bristol and Warren

Thursday May 31st  - 5pm-8pm

Art Night - Gallery and Open Studios

Historic, coastal towns, Bristol and Warren, RI, have joined forces to offer nine “Art Nights” throughout 2012, on the last Thursday of every month from March through November. Think gallery stroll with a twist as “Art Night” provides access to the inner workings of artists’ studios. Each monthly event features two local artists who open their studio doors for an up-close and personal look at where their work is created. A free trolley service runs between galleries and studios in the two towns, and local shops and restaurants are offering special incentives. These East Bay towns have a long history of attracting creative people, and “Art Night” organizers have put together an exciting lineup for 2012.

The Bead House Store:
11 Constitution St
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
401-253-1188

Store Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday - 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday - 12:00pm-5:00pm

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The Bead House Studio
30 Cutler St
Warren, Rhode Island 02885

Member Studio Hours:
Tuesday-Wednesday - 10:00am-6:00pm
Thursday-Friday - 10:00am-9:00pm
Saturday-Sunday - 10:00am-6:00pm

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