La Bead, Oh!
1500 S 6th Street
Springfield, IL
62703
Hours: Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
217-544-8473
About Us: We are a full service bead store. We offer a large variety of beading materials, including metal findings (sterling, copper, brass, gold filled), glass, clay, stone, shell, wood, pearl beads, crystals, a large selection of African Trade Beads, Fine Gemstones, Cabochons, Stringing and metalsmithing materials. We also offer classes. The calendar page has our full class listings.
Our Goal: Inspire, Create, Educate.
1500 S 6th Street
Springfield, IL
62703
Hours: Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
217-544-8473
About Us: We are a full service bead store. We offer a large variety of beading materials, including metal findings (sterling, copper, brass, gold filled), glass, clay, stone, shell, wood, pearl beads, crystals, a large selection of African Trade Beads, Fine Gemstones, Cabochons, Stringing and metalsmithing materials. We also offer classes. The calendar page has our full class listings.
Our Goal: Inspire, Create, Educate.
Upcoming Events. Please Call La Bead, Oh! to register. 217-544-8473
or email labeadoh@aol.com
Doris Keene
Doris has been exhibiting her fine wirework at gem and mineral shows across Illinois for many years and is a member of LOESS - our local gem and mineral club.
Captured Crystal Wire Bracelet
Thursday, April 11, 10:00 - 2:00. $35.00 plus materials
Captured Crystal Wire Bracelet
Thursday, April 11, 10:00 - 2:00. $35.00 plus materials
Marlene Bauman
Marlene is a certified Precious Metal Clay instructor and sells her work at shows across Illinois.
Precious Metal Clay.
Saturday April 10:00 am - 1:30 pm $40.00 + $45.00 for Clay
Precious Metal Clay.
Saturday April 10:00 am - 1:30 pm $40.00 + $45.00 for Clay
Judi Nystrom
Judi is retired from La Bead, Oh!, but has many talents to share and we love that she still comes here to do it.
Fire and Ice Bracelet on the Bead Loom
Thursday, April 24, 10:00-2:00, $35.00 + materials
Kathy Anane
As owner of La Bead, Oh! I rarely find time to teach, but here's your chance!
Beginner Beaded Cabochon
Wednesday, May 1, 10:00 - 2:00. $35.00 plus materials
Wednesday, May 1, 10:00 - 2:00. $35.00 plus materials
A Whole Weekend with
Teresa Sullivan
Teresa Sullivan is an award-winning artist who took a non-traditional path into the ancient art ofbeadweaving. With a background in music, drawing and collage, she took a workshop from Joyce J. Scott in 1994 that changed her life.
Resonating with the spirit of improvisation and rebelliousness in
Joyce's work led her to dive into the medium of woven glass beads for both jewelry and sculpture.Over the decades a long-distance apprenticeship of sorts developed, with Teresa assisting Joyce at Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and in Cape Town and Durban, SouthAfrica. Teresa has exhibited her work across the US and in Japan, and has taught and lectured throughout the US.
She now lives in Olympia, Washington.
Resonating with the spirit of improvisation and rebelliousness in
Joyce's work led her to dive into the medium of woven glass beads for both jewelry and sculpture.Over the decades a long-distance apprenticeship of sorts developed, with Teresa assisting Joyce at Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and in Cape Town and Durban, SouthAfrica. Teresa has exhibited her work across the US and in Japan, and has taught and lectured throughout the US.
She now lives in Olympia, Washington.
Bauble Pendant Friday, May 10, 10:00 - 4:00.
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Squash Blossom Bracelet, Saturday, May 11, 10:00 - 4:00 + materials. |
Free Form Netting Sunday, May 12, 10:00 - 4:00. $65.00 + materials.
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Looking Forward:
Shelley Nybakke August 24th - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SturdyGirlDesigns
Laurey Gilbert July 17th - 19th, https://www.instagram.com/rock.n.rozes
Kinga Bledsoe November https://crimsonfrogdesigns.blogspot.com/
At La Bead, Oh! we have World Class instructors!
We occasionally host travelling instructors.
We have Teresa Sullivan, Laurey Gilbert, Shelley Nybakke, and Kinga Nichols
scheduled for 2024!!!
In addition to these travelling instructors, we have our own talented local teachers who are constantly coming up with creative ideas for you.
Please check the calendar page.
Monthly Events
Make and Take Wednesday
Make and Take Wednesday, normally every Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 and 4:30 -- 7:30, is put on hold April 17- May 29 due to scheduling conflicts.
Bead and Read every other month on the 2nd Thursday
The next date is Thursday, May 2023, Boys on the Boat. A Historical Fiction selection.
Every other month, Second Thursday, 5:30. We discuss a chosen book over beads and wine.
The next date is Thursday, May 2023, Boys on the Boat. A Historical Fiction selection.
Every other month, Second Thursday, 5:30. We discuss a chosen book over beads and wine.
Classes
We have a wide variety of classes. The offerings are added to weekly.
Please check the calendar page
for current offerings with prices, photos and descriptions.
Come in and spend a day with friends.
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Having trouble choosing a gift for your beady friend,
or want a bead board, that special gemstone strand you've been eyeing, or a new tool from your family?
We carry Gift Certificates !
at La Bead, Oh! We have a Passion for Beads.
La Bead, Oh!
1500 S 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
217-544-8473
1500 S 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
217-544-8473