Education, Adult Education Classes, Jewelry Repair Shops, Women's Clothing Stores, Hobby Shops
BEADS - We carry a large variety of hand selected beads with a keen eye for design and style. CLASSES - We offer many levels of instruction. We have fun! PARTIES - We have a private PARTY ROOM! REPAIRS - RE-DESIGN - CUSTOM DESIGN
Bead Atelier is owned, created, operated and occupied by me, Jim Shade. I have been designing beaded jewelry since 1988. I gained my experience working at The Bead Shop in Rice Village here in Houston. I was their in-house designer and manager. Now, I am proud to say I have my own store. The concept of Bead Atelier is to offer you a unique environment to create your own jewelry. I want to provide you an entertaining and nurturing atmosphere, quality customer service, free consultation and fashion-forward merchandise. We carry a large variety of hand selected beads with a keen eye for design and style. Beads are offered loose and on strands for your convenience. Types of Beads: Art glass, Bone, Chinese lamp-work, Czech and Swarovski crystals, European pressed glass, Glow-in-the-dark, Fiber-optic, Japanese glass, Metal, Natural Seeds, Pearls, Seed beads, Semi-precious stones, Shell, Stone, Trading beads, Unendangered wood, Vintage and antique...and much too much more! (over a trillion?) Our findings include: Base metal, Sterling silver, Yellow gold-fill, 14K gold. We also have... Basic Tools, Books, Cord, Wire ...for your jewelry assemblage needs. We have a beautiful selection of ready-to-wear jewelry. We custom design couture jewelry for you. We make bridal jewelry for your special day. Don't forget to peruse our bead class offerings. We offer many levels of instruction. Our students have fun! We look forward to seeing you.
If you have ever shopped at this great boutique and had the pleasure to meet JIM SHADE and his wonderful associates then you are a lucky soul.Not only is the shop filled with beautiful and interesting merchandise, you get years of experience and unending creativity.These kind of places are few and far between , so go enjoy it for yourself.There is always something new to see.He offers classes for those of you who are bead virgins, we all started somewhere.There are some beautiful pieces of jewelery available for sale, created at the shop, for those who don't want to do it themselves.So if you have not been there yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR,go pay JIM a visit.You will leave with a smile and a treasure.
Posted 10/27/08 | Report Abuse
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What a fabulous place! It is ALWAYS a treat to go to Bead Atelier! There is such a positive energy in the place! Jim is such a marvelous person. He is always very friendly, helpful, funny and kind. He makes it an adventure every time you walk in the door! Talk about everything you could want in the way of service it is here! If you are an established bead artist, just beginning or have always wanted to try but dont know how to start Bead Atelier is the place to be! Jim and his staff have always been extremely helpful and patient with their guidance. When is comes to choices and prices they are hard to beat! I give Bead Atelier my highest recommendation for a truly wonderful bead establishment. It is more than a shop it is an experience and a pleasant, positive uplifting one at that!
Posted 07/21/08 | Report Abuse
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to "Not Impressed" - I "found" Jim's Bead Atelier shop about a year ago on my way home from work. Jim and his team are so helpful. They are always willing to answer questions or make valuable suggestions.
After seeing a really cool beaded chicken displayed in the store, I e-mailed Jim asking when a "chicken class" would be offered. He replied by e-mail the next day saying a class was coming soon and if I couldn't wait that long he would try to set up a private lesson - now that's WOW! service!!! Sure enough - a class was offered within 2 weeks and Jim e-mailed a notice about the class - double-WOW! service!!! By the way - the chickens are way cool and the class was a hoot!
Please understand that life happens to everyone and give Bead Atelier another chance - you won't be disappointed. You'll gain valuable design knowledge, some cool beads and a truly PERSONAL bead store.
Posted 05/20/08 | Report Abuse
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Jim lost his mother on February 1st of 2008 and has closed the store during his grief. He's very sorry that he missed your business and wants folks to know that this is not typically how our customers are treated. Please be patient. Bead Atelier will be up and running again soon.
Posted 02/27/08 | Report Abuse
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Not impressed
by Anonymous
I would like to be able to write a raving review on this establishment. However, I can't get anyone to pick up the phone to even ask a question before I drag myself down there. This doesn't impress me as a prospective customer and will be taking my business and money elsewhere.
Posted 02/14/08 | Report Abuse
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This shop is a wonderful magical place. The colors and interior design is so very conducive to creativity. I was pleased that I could get jewelry repair and excellent suggestions and guidance from Jim. Its a place that my grandchildren enjoy as well as myself. Its a great shop at a great location. The selection and prices are unbeatable. I suggest you go by and see the beauty and feel the energy.D. Garrett
Posted 01/07/08 | Report Abuse
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Always a fun and interesting experience for all ages with new things to look at. Even the floor is worth the visit!
Jim Shade is very helpful with advice and techniques for you to use. Great selection of beads and supplies for you to make your own jewelry or buy some off his beautiful creations.
Don't pass up this place.
Johann Kohl
Posted 01/04/08 | Report Abuse
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I have been doing business with Jim Shade for the last 14 years POST BEAD ATELIER and I would follow him anywhere! You will not find anyone who is more willing to help you with your craft or work with you on getting what you need to make your jewelry! I love the family atmosphere and the prices there are competitive if not better than other bead bed stores! Jim can figure out pretty much anything you are trying to make or come up with an alternate way to make it! He is patient and kind and with people like me popping in for emergency maintenance it's a good thing!!!I have recommended his store to many people and will continue to do so!Dani aka Starr Doom!!!
Posted 01/04/08 | Report Abuse
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