Absolute Bead Shop

Largest Beading Supplies Shop in New England

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! Closed Tuesdays until April 1.

📢 Attention! 📢 2024 Jewelry Sale❗️March 7 – 10, 2024.
ALL JEWELRY FROM 10 TO 60% OFF!


Whether you are already an avid beader or wish to explore your creativity with one of the popular beading & jewelry-making classes, you will find all the materials to create your perfect piece!

Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will help you find the perfect materials. Stop by and see what all the buzz is about. You’ll absolutely be hooked!

Scroll pictures below to see more products and available classes🔻Adding more every week!

Events & Classes🔻

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Wire Wrapping
Wire Wrapping Class
New wire techniques are introduced in this class to make your own jewelry from scratch!

Saturday, March 2nd

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Jewelry Sale
Jewelry Sale
Thurs., March 7 – Mon. March 10
All jewelry from 10 to 60% OFF! (except for custom creations) 💍Moonstone, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Moldavite, Shungite, Ametrine, Opal, Pearls & so much more!🔮
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Bird Nest Pendant
Bird Nest Pendant
Saturday, March 16th
Beginners Class
What is more spring than a nest of cute little eggs! Come make this simple wire nest design and add any number of eggs to match your little fledglings or for an adorable spring design!
Call to register!
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Dino Egg Hunt
Dino Egg Hunt 2024

The 14th Annual Dino Easter Egg Hunt is back at The Dinosaur Place in Montville, Connecticut.

Unleash your inner T-Rex and hunt for eggs!
Get ready to stomp, chomp, and hunt for eggs like a real velociraptor!

The 14th Annual Dino Easter Egg Hunt is back at The Dinosaur Place in Montville, Connecticut.

Saturday, March 30th

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Earth Week
Earth Week 2024
Great family events at The Dinosaur Place! Live animals, science presentations, face painting & more.

School Break, Apr. 8 -12th

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Spring Flea Market
Spring Flea Market
Saturday, April 13th

Vendor space available!
Call 860-437-3615 for more information. Spots are filling up quickly!
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Macrame Anklet
Macramé Anklet
Saturday, April 16th
Beginners Class
Just in time for barefoot weather! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creative side and make something special that you can wear all season long!
Call to register!
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About the Instructor

A local of Waterford, CT, Jessica Swift has been making jewelry for more than 25 years. A mixed media artist, she works in a variety of mediums including stone, clay, wire, paint, wood, metal, pencil, and, of course, beading. She enjoys teaching both children and adults, and loves to foster an easy-going atmosphere in her classes.
Sundays, 1 – 4 PM. Registration is $30. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, please call (860) 443-4367.