Local bead shops:
Austin Bead Gallery https://austinbeadgallery.com
Sea of Beads http://seaofbeads.net/
BeadStuff www.beadstuff.com
Nature’s Treasures https://ntrocks.com/
Cabochons in the store – Beads and cabochons in the Rock Depot
Austin Creative Reuse http://austincreativereuse.org/
The Needle Works https://theneedleworks.com/
Mars Beads (Dripping Springs TX) www.marsbeads.com/
Intrinsic Trading Company (Cedar Park TX) https://intrinsictrading.com/
SophistiKatz Bead Emporium (Salado TX) https://www.facebook.com/sophistikatzbeads/
Mercy’s Beads (Wimberley) http://mercysbeads.com/
Mica Beads (south of New Braunfels) https://www.facebook.com/beadpug/ or http://micajewelry.com/
Jewelry and Beading Classes:
See websites and Facebook pages for Austin Bead Gallery, Sea of Beads, Mars Beads, and Mica Beads (info above) for schedules and information.
Other Groups of Interest
Austin Gem and Mineral Society http://agms-tx.org/
Austin Polymer Clay Guild https://www.facebook.com/Austin-Polymer-Clay-Guild-216091011740001/
Austin Fiber Artists https://austinfiberartists.org/
San Antonio Bead Society http://www.sabeads.org/
You can donate your over-stock of craft supplies:
Austin Creative Reuse is a nonprofit organization that collects, sells, and distributes donated reusable materials. We’re giving materials a second life! Make a donation and keep creativity affordable in Austin! www.austincreativereuse.org/