Brea Bead Works

These people have TONS of great classes at decent prices. As far as the store itself, it leaves something to be desired. They are almost always out of the Swarovski crystal sizes and shapes I need, don't have much of a selection of any other crystal or gemstone bead strand I would want, and the prices on most things are quite high. I can get the same stuff at a normal online retailer for cheaper. Most of the time, I can find things at Michael's craft store for cheaper. I do give them the benefit of the doubt however, because they ARE located in Brea, which costs a pretty penny to set up shop there. The staff is nice, and helps and gives suggestions. Also, the store is nice and clean with everything in its place. For me, I don't mind a little clutter, as long as the selection is good. Here, that is not the case. Decent for seed beads, classes, and tools. Everything else, I would go elsewhere.

Full-service bead store & hot glass studio with friendly & helpful staff. The largest selection of beads, gemstones and workshops in Orange County. Workshops weekly & Studio Rental available. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 12pm-5pm.