About: Melanie Bentley
Company Name: Fandangle Bead Store
Industry: Retail Bead Store with Classes
Profile: Melanie Bentley, aka, "The Bead Empress" has owned and operated Fandangle Bead Store in the original Stony Point Shopping Center for seven years. She began her business by teaching jewelry making studio classes at the VMFA, The Visual Arts Center, Bay School of the Arts, The Artisan Center of Virginia and at her home studio, in addition to selling designer jewelry at arts & craft shows and through various galleries. She decided to consolidate her bead interests and opened Fandangle Bead Store which offers appx. 50 jewelry-making classes every quarter, community (through "First Thursday" beading nights), staff development workshops, girls' night out, and a Tuesday "Beady-Eyed Lunch Bunch" open studio every week. Melanie believes information & technique should be freely shared and a joyful experience with an emphasis on the process and enjoyment of learning new skills. Once technique is mastered, the windows to creativity fly open!
Business Contact Information
Address: 3022 Stony Point Road, Richmond VA 23235
Phone: 804 3279992
Website: http://www.fandangle-beads.com
Blog: beadempress.blogspot.com
Facebook: Fandangle Bead Store
LinkedIn: Melanie Bentley
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Facebook Profile: Melanie Bentley
Blog: fandanglebeadstore.com
