ABOUT VILLAGE BEADS

As Wellington’s only specialised bead store, we stock a whole range of jewellery components and findings, and of course have hundreds and thousands of beads in a whole range of colours, sizes, and shapes!

We provide classes for both adults and kids who want to meet other like minded creators, or need a bit more structure and guidance with their beading. As well as this, we take walk-ins if you just want to come in and have a play with designs, need jewellery to match a special outfit, or want to re-vamp old jewellery in to something fresh! Bookings are recommended for groups of 6 or more people, and are required for birthday parties. 

If craft is not your thing and something needs fixing, we also have an excellent repair service available.

As well as beads and beading, we have a plethora of jewellery for sale, most of which is handmade onsite! We have all the tools and materials for jewellery making you'll need, as well as a great selection of giftware, bags and scarves.

If you thought that was it, Village Beads also does a roaring trade in homemade fudge, made right here on the premises!

Meet the Team

  • JASMINE - MANAGER

    Jasmine started working in 2021 after being a repeat customer for her own business, Sweet Like Honey Co! Jasmine is currently studying, and runs the day to day operations of the store, and our social media pages and emails.

  • MIAH - ASSISTANT MANAGER

    Miah started working at Village Beads in 2021 while studying towards her degree in Music! She has since released her own music, have a listen here, and you might hear it playing in store too!

  • LOUISA - ASSISTANT MANAGER

    Louisa is a creative bundle of joy, and an expert problem solver! She started working at Village Beads in 2024 and has quickly found her groove, and is part of a whole bunch of cool community groups!

  • SAM

    Sam has worked at Village Beads for close to 10 years now, and also has her own ceramics business, Snowfox Ceramics!

  • BETH

    Beth began her time here at the start of 2023, and is always rocking her own super cool earring creations!

  • ALLY

    Ally is our resident Swiftie, and brings a whole bunch of enthusiasm and life to our weekends!

  • NATASHA

    Natasha is currently studying towards her Bachelors degree and lights up the store with her infectious smile! She is perfect at little, fiddly jobs!

  • VICTORIA

    Vic is our newest recruit, bringing so much joy and teaching experience with years of being involved in the local dance community!

  • DEBBIE

    Our delightful founder Debbie has been in the bead business for over 20 years, and has just set up her Bead Studio running out of her new home in Napier South!

We are fortunate to have many different helpers too!

Ru is our expert pounamu braider, fudge maker, and specialises in the trickiest little repair jobs, Lynne does all of our pearl reknottings, and Chloe comes and help out when we are super busy! Our fabulous window displays are designed and brought to life by the amazing Julie- send her an email for more information!

It certainly takes a village to run Village Beads!