Basic Stringing
I recommend this class for the beginner and those of us who have some stringing experience. The plain, straightforward instruction has increased my ability to make necklaces and bracelets of which I am very proud. The expertise at the shop eliminates haphazard shopping in choosing beads and supplies for this class. Take “Basic Stringing” if you are serious about learning the right techniques of stringing beads! Gina Kaitlen Apr 2009

I’m a new beading enthusiast and found Global Beads in Mountain View and when I learned they offered classes, I was thrilled. I took their basic beading class and thought it was an excellent class for beginning beaders. The instructors were well prepared and true professionals. It was clear their goal was to teach the best beading techniques and methods. Written documentation was provided (3 pages) and something you would use on an ongoing basis. I felt some comfortable asking questions and also felt like I could go back into the shop at any time to ask questions. I would highly recommend these classes! It was a very enjoyable evening! Beth Woodworth May 2009

Links & Wraps
I think the class is a must for the beginner who wants to learn the proper techniques to use wire in their beading hobby. The staff at Global Beads, Inc. are patient and have the know how to answer all possible questions. I took both the initial class and an optional secondary follow-up to this class which I highly recommend for all beading hobbyists. I found that in each class the instruction was consistent and repetitive without deviation from initial instruction. I now have made several pieces of which I have received many compliments. Gina Kaitlen Apr 2009

Global Beads
345 Castro St. (650) 967-7556
www.globalbeads.com
The self-proclaimed largest bead store on this side of the Mississippi offers its clientele an array of jewelry-making classes from basic stringing and pearl knotting to links and wraps. In addition to its wide selection of beads and jewels, Global Beads recently incorporated a clothing boutique – making this shop a killer combo.

In Short – This wildly popular bead craft store runs in a very eclectic vein. It specializes in exotic beads and unique focal pieces from Indonesia, India, Asia, Czechoslovakia, the Philippines and elsewhere. Strands of freshwater pearls glow in many shades of white, black, pink, blue, brown and green. And beads of every size, color and shape imaginable–in glass, crystal, semi-precious and precious stone, wood and metal–are sorted by type and sectioned out in easy-to-cruise aisles. – –