2010
Spring 2010 Beader's Challenge Winners
Congratulations to our Spring 2010 Beader's Challenge Winners!Nancy Demaille

Jill Lenhart

Valere Johnson

Jewelry by Renee

Captain Kidd's Treasure Hunt - Pirate Festival
5 year anniversary
We celebrated 5 years this past Saturday May 1st with free demos by Pat Roof, Barb Richard, Kathy Swenning, and Kira Nelson, raffles, discounts, and the Manifest Beading Buddies beader's club was also there to promote the club and talk about all the great things that they do. Thank you to everyone who made it out and have helped Manifest Beads' success! We couldn't have done it without you!
5 year anniversary
Dear Fellow Beader,
Can you believe it's been 5 years since we've opened our doors? Wow! Where does the time go? We've met so many wonderful people that have become our friends. And we want to say thank you to all of you who have supported us over the past five years. So we our having an Open House Celebration on May 1st. There will be FREE demonstrations by our instructors, raffles, special discounts, and more!!
We hope to see you there!
Kristen LaViola, Ownerand the staff of Manifest Beads
FREE Demonstration Schedule:
10:30am Swarovski Earrings
Pat Roof will be showing you how to make Swarovski crystal earrings using 4mm bicone crystals using the right angle weave technique.
12pm Bead Crochet
Barb Richard will be demonstrating tubular bead crochet and will have several samples of crochet using different beads. She will be giving out FREE copies of her basic bead crochet leaflet as long as they last!
1:30pm Polymer Clay Bead Making
Kathy Swenning will be demonstrating the method of creating a Millefiori Flower Cane from Polymer Clay. The clay is manipulated, bundled, and sliced to create beads with a brightly colored flower motif. Hannah Swenning (8 years old) will be demonstrating how to make fun and color "tie-dyed" beads from polymer clay. This is a good example of the children's bead making classes on the upcoming schedule.
3pm Wired Clasps Wire Artist
Kira Nelson will be demonstrating how to make several types of clasps with wire. She will show some hook & eye clasps and toggle variations, and also talk about their different uses.
51 River St
Milford, Connecticut 06460
10:00AM-5:00PM
Vintage Lucite Trunk Show- One Week Only!
Last minute we've decided to get a trunk show of Lucite beads on strands for just one week only! It starts tomorrow April 23rd through Saturday May 1st (our 5 year anniversary open house!!)
Hearts N' Hops Valentine's Event
Men's Shopping Event
sponsored by the Downtown Milford Business Association
Thursday February 11th 5pm to 8pm
Manifest Beads is a participating shop!
For the men: Shop for the women in your lives in participating downtown Milford shops and enjoy great appetizer & drink specials at downtown restaurants: Stonebridge, Bistro Basque, Seven Seas, Cabo, and Archie Moore's (must show proof of purchase from participating shop to get into the restaurant festivities)
Shops will be offering specials & discounts, gift wrapping, & demos!
Manifest Beads promotions:
Gift Certificate special:
- Purchase a $25 gift certificate, we'll add $5
- Purchase a $50 gift certificate, we'll add $10
- Purchase a $100 gift certificate, we'll add $25!
- 10% off all pre-made jewelry
Participating shops include:
Artifax, Cafe Atlantique, The Canvas Patch, Catherine H, Cloud Nine Day Spa, Gilded Lily, H. Mangels, Hebert Jewelers, Kristine's Papery, Le Jardin, Manifest Beads, me boutique, Milford Photo, Moodswings, Moynahan Law Firm, Tranquilty Mind & Body, Villa Gourmet, Village Vogue Boutique, Whispers
Manifest Beads "Super Bead"
Super Bowl event!
- Secret discounts: pull a discount from the "Super" bowl and get discounts! Up to 30% off your purchase!
- Bring in a project to work on in-store
- You can also bring in a project that you've been having trouble finishing, and let our staff help you
December 2009 Beader's Challenge
Congratulations to our Holiday 2009 Swarovski Beader's Challenge Winners!


Milford's Lamplight Stroll
We are a participating shop again this year at Milford's Lamplight Stroll! Information below provided by the DMBA
Eighth Annual Downtown Milford Lamplight Stroll
Sponsored by Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA)
Friday, December 4th, 5pm - 9pm and Saturday, December 5th, 10pm- 5pm
Please join us on Friday, December 4th, 5pm - 9pm and Saturday, December 5th, 10 - 5pm for the Eighth Annual Downtown Milford Lamplight Stroll! Visit 30 of downtown's finest shops! Collect your passport for the stroll at any participating shop, beginning Thanksgiving weekend. During the two-day event, stroll from shop to shop and have your passport stamped. Once the passport is complete, fill out the back of the passport and leave it at any of the participating shops to be eligible to win one of four baskets filled with downtown Milford surprises, treats, treasures and gift cards!
Friday, December 4 Evening Events:
Horse and Carriage rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 5:30 to 8:30pm around the green.
The Yuletide Carolers will be strolling and caroling around downtown.
Watch for the Town Crier who will be announcing store specials and events!
Cornerstone Christian Church Choir will be performing on the steps of Milford Photo during the hours of 5:30 to 8:30pm.