Montclair Beadworks Closing End Of Year

Mary Ann Cucci, owner of , said Wednesday that she's been unable to find a buyer for her popular store and so will close as of Dec. 31, 2011.

"I really thought a Montclair person would buy it but it didn't happen and now I really need to move on," she said. "The space we're in will be rented to somebody else but I have no idea who that person will be at this point."

Cucci, who said she plans to go back into the nutrition field, said she will operate a jewelry repair business out of the  at 34 Church Street beginning Feb. 1.

"A big part of what I've been doing is repair work and so I will do that again next year," she said.

Cucci recently announced that she was trying to sell Montclair Beadworks following eight years at 43 Church Street so that she could explore new challenges.

Since 2003, the full-service bead shop has specialized in classes, parties, and make-your-own jewelry and has provided a great place to go for kids during school holidays.

Cucci said that—starting immediately—everything in the store, including beads, tools, findings, and supplies, is 25 percent off.

Cucci said it was her fondest wish to see the business grow and prosper and continue to be a part of Montclair's creative community. But, unfortunately, a sale wasn't meant to be, she noted.

For more information check out the website at Montclair Beadworks.

And see the Montclair Patch article on the business