Bead In Hand + Visit Your Local Bead Shop Month = FUN!

October is Visit Your Local Bead Shop Month with 31 days to experience new classes and special events. Here’s a look at what’s on the calendar at Bead In Hand, 145 Harrison Street, in Oak Park.

• · Free Grab Bag with every purchase
• · Open to 8pm every Friday
• · $10 Friday Night Workshops
• · Speed Beading Contest
• · Trunk Show from Fun2Bead
• · New Classes
• · Extra Loyalty Points for new Referrals

Trunk Show with Fun2Bead: The entire month of October will be sparkling with Chinese Crystals, Pave Bling beads, glass, wood beads & more.

$10 Friday Night Workshops, 6 – 8 pm

• October 3, Leather & Bead Wrap Bracelet
• October 10, Day of the Dead Earrings or Dangle
• October 24, Shamballa Bracelet
• October 31, Zombie Earrings

New Classes with Laurence Pommells of Dragon Faiya Kreations

• Wire & Stone Pendants, Saturday, October 11, 2-5 pm
• Wire & Stone Cuff Bracelets, Saturday, October 18, 2-5 pm
• Earrings: Go Freeform, Caged or Hoop it Up, Saturday, October 25, 2-5 pm
• Earrings: Beyond the Ordinary, Sunday, October 26, 2-5 pm

Speed Beading Contest

Friday, October 17, 6:30-7pm

Sign up in advance ($5) for this fun challenge. You and your fellow contestants receive a package with an assortment of beads and materials and you have 30 minutes to make something! Participants keep their finished item and also receive a “thank you” gift. The “Speed Bead” packages will be available for viewing between 6 and 6:30 pm so contestants can select their package in advance if they want.

Most events require advance registration which can be made via our website or by phone (708.848.1761).