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Off the Beaded Path
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Kelly Dale has been beading for more than 20 years. Her work features original and elaborate bead designs for necklaces, earrings, pendants, and more. Eighteen years ago, this passion led to Off the Beaded Path, a store featuring jewelry, beading supplies, and instruction. Kelly’s originals pieces are for sale along with patterns she’s designed and materials to help visitors explore beading for themselves. Off the Beaded Path offers unique and expressive work and a welcoming path into the world of craft for anyone that might have been hesitant to get started.

Visitors will find everything they need to make custom jewelry or buy jewelry made by Kelly. The building is a former bookstore with built-in bookcases full of colorful and unique jewelry on display. Part of the store is dedicated to retail. Off the Beaded Path carries extensive line of seed beads, two-hole beads, stringing material, books, tools, and more. Kelly teaches weekly classes on her YouTube channel, and a wide range of classes are offered in the expansive learning space in the store.

Hours: Open by appointment Monday-Friday

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