Artistic Bead, Inc.

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About Us

Cheryl Erickson is a professional bead artist and national bead instructor whose work has been featured in books, and galleries.  Cheryl, who has been beading since 1977, manages her bead store, Artistic Bead, Inc. and hosts a web site.  She carries a full line of kits, instructions and mini books to share her passion of teaching beading.    

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Cheryl Erickson

Our Mission
  • To be the premiere bead store in Iowa. 

  • To provide high quality and unique products with exceptional service. 

  • To cultivate the “quilting bee mentality” by providing inspiration through creative instruction in classes, workshops, and social events. 

  • Ultimately, to be a fun, exciting, and rewarding shopping experience for our customers, as well as an enjoyable work environment for our staff.

Artistic Bead, Inc. is located in historic Valley Junction, a quaint, historic main street district that is a well known tourist destination, in West Des Moines Iowa. The store was established in July 2004.  We specialize in high quality glass and metal beads, in having knowledgeable and friendly staff and in having lots of classes and events to share our passion of teaching beadwork.  We always offer workspace for our customers to come and use our tables, tools, and exceptional lighting.  We provide inspiration with artwork showcases and displays that feature many types of class samples, completed jewelry, sculptural art, and completed kit projects shown throughout the sales floor as well as pictures, books and magazines. 

Artistic Bead, inc. * Historic Valley Junction * 219 5th Street * West Des Moines * IA * 50265  Ph: 515-334-0020

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