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The Little Bead Shop & Art Clay Scotland share the same premises in Bruntsfield, one of Edinburgh's most beautiful and desirable areas. You'll find us at number 96 Brunstfield Place, nestling amongst exclusive boutiques, gift shops, cafes, Bistros and Bars.
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Inside our shop you will find a fresh and constantly changing selection of glass beads as well as a huge range of Swarovski crystal, Toho seed beads, Faceted Czech Beads, Fresh Water Pearls and more! We also have a wide range of tools and findings to choose from. We run a wide variety of Jewellery making classes from Beginners Beading to Chainmaille and Silver smithing techniques. Our current timetable can be found here
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For Art Clay Scotland you will find the full range of Art Clay Precious Metal Clays, as well as all the necessary tools, books and metal clay goodies like magazines and texture sheets. We've been running courses in Precious Metal Clay for three years now and offer the widest variety of courses anywhere in Scotland. Our teacher is the Senior Instructor Emma Baird who has seen her work published in numerous UK Magazines, has won multiple awards, and is also currently the Art Clay World UK's Chairman. Why not have a look Emma's Blog
here, or the Gallery of her work here.
The Little Bead Shop/Art Clay Scotland really is more than just a shop - we are a hive of activity. You are welcome to call by anytime and use our jewellery making facilities and tools completing your latest design at our "beading table". We have a large range of beading books and magazines available for you to look at if you need some inspiration.The Little Bead Shop Owner Gil Baird is always on hand should you need any help to finish off your jewellery. She is also a dab hand with Precious Metal Clay and can help you with any questions you may have!
On top of all of this we offer unique parties and a repair/restringing service.
We are open from 10:00 am until 5:30 Monday - Saturday. You can contact us on 0131 228 5058, email thelittlebeadshopatgmail.com (replace at with @)
If you would like to come and visit us then we are just a 20 minute walk from the City Center. Alternatively you can find us on Lothian Bus Routes 11,15,17,23 & 45
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Welcome to our news!
Here you will find up to date news of whats going on at here The Little Bead Shop & Art Clay Scotland. Courses, Guest Artists, Events, Publications, Open Studios, even parties - its all here! Simply hold your cursor over the scrolling text to slow it down.
***Level One Certification Course***
We are thrilled to announce the first Level One Certification of the new year. Taking place in March this course is for experienced students looking to take their metal clay work to the next level. Over three days students complete 7 set projects, providing a thorough education in all the basic methods of working with metal clay. Upon successful completion you'll receive an world recognised certificate and enjoy a substantial discount on your Art Clay Silver products purchased from us. Read more here
New In Store - Making Jewellery Issue 12
The latest issue of Making Jewellery is now available in our online store. Featuring a Faux Bone project by our own Emma Baird, as well as other fantastic projects this really is a must have magazine! Dont forget Bead Magazine with Emma & Gil's collaborative project of stunning crochet chains & fine silver bead caps and clasp. View all magazines online here.
Scottish Bead Fair
An essential day out for any bead fanatic and jewellery maker is the Scottish Bead Fair. Held in Perth on the 14th of March is really is a great day out. Come along and catch Emma's FREE demonstration on Precious Metal Clay! Find out more on here.
Precious Metal Clay Courses
The full day Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Class on the 14th February is now FULL. A new course has been added on Sunday the 21st of March. This course is the ideal grounding in metal clay and will give you the confidence to continue working with this incredible material at home. Cant wait that long?? Then take a look at our Wednesday evening courses. All of our courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to continue working with the clay at home ! Find out more on our Art Clay Course pagehere.
Hattie Sanderson Master Classes - June 2010
We are delighted to welcome Hattie Sanderson back in June 2010 for two brand new Master Classes: Magnetic Focal Clasp & Serenity Ring. A place on each course can be reserved with a small non- refundable deposit. There is also an early bird discount of 10% for all bookings paid in full by March. We expect that the spaces on these two fantastic new workshops will go very fast! Read more about Hatties courses here.
Silver Fingerprint Jewellery - Express Drop in Day
We are pleased to announce our newest service - Saturday Drop in Day for Silver Fingerprint Charms. Between the hours of 2:00 - 5:00 on Saturdays you can simply "drop in" to have your own, a child's or loved ones fingerprint immortalised in pure Silver. Come along early and we'll even have your jewellery ready for you by tea time!!!! Pure Silver Fingerprint Jewellery makes an ideal gift for anyone. Find out more here
Metal Clay Artist Magazine
And finally - the eagerly anticipated 2nd Issue of Metal Clay Artist Magazine is in store now!!! Dedicated to Metal Clay this really is a MUST READ for any metal clay enthusiast - whether a beginner or advanced. This month you'll find a great ring project by Hattie Sanderson as well as an interview with Gordon Uyehara. Call us to reserve your copy or buy online here.
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