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.
Fall/Winter 2010 Newsletter
Here's our newsletter about upcoming events and classes. In order to take classes, you must register. Registration begins Monday, September 23 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 Fall/ Winter
This term there are 85 classes. 23 are new! Star is offering the following classes this session:
Registration Begins!
Registration begins Monday, September 23 at 10:00 AM.
Our Travels
Star will return from the Taxco Silver Market in Mexico just in time for "Black Friday," the day after Thanksgiving. She will bring back silver ready-made gifts and components for your own creations!
Extended Christmas Shop Hours
We will be open extended hours for the Holiday Season. We will send you an e-mail with the new hours.
Christmas Theme Classes
As requested, we offer you a variety of classes to make items for Christmas-- both new and popular older classes! Check out our offerings such as Christmas Tree Earrings (O16), Christmas Tree Key Chain (O17), Christmas Wreath Key Chain (O18), or Swarovski Christmas Trees (N18).
New Class: Making a Business of Making Jewelry
See N8 to learn how to turn a hobby to profit.
New Class: Steampunk
So many of you have requested this class-- check out N17 and learn about this new way to create jewelry!
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.
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