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Riverside Beads UK Bead Shop, On-trend beads, findings & creative inspiration. Shop the full collection at www.riversidebeads.co.uk - A beaders paradise

Love making your own jewellery? We do too at Riverside Beads. We're a specialist independent bead shop with an extensive collection of beads and findings to help you create your jewellery and designs. Everything for the beginner to advanced beading enthusiast. And if you love a new project or you're looking for a gift for a friend our Riverside Bead Box is what you're looking for. Every month a brand new jewellery making project with different techniques and live tutorial support from Riverside Beads Founder Donna McKean Smith. Take a look here >> https://riversidebeads.co.uk/riverside-bead-box/

How to Find Us
Our local shop based in Market Deeping, South Lincolnshire is also home to our sister company Riverside Crafts. In our Craft Zone you will find everything you need for your card making, needle felting and much more. About the Team
Our friendly team is led by Donna who created the business in 2002. Donna has written a number of books including her latest release in 2018 - A beginners guide to Kumihimo. https://www.riversidebeads.co.uk/product/a-beginners-guide-to-kumihimo-book/

Donna is also a regular presenter on Create & Craft TV showcasing new kits and you can watch Donna on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideBeadsChannel. Come and Visit Us
We’d love to see you in our shop in Market Deeping. We are currently open:

Mon - Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday - 10am - 5pm

(Sunday and Bank Holiday Closed)


Shop Online, UK Delivery
If you’re a little further away we have an established online shop where you can shop with ease and confidence. And if you can’t find what you were looking for online you can call or email the shop and we can help you. http://www.riversidebeads.co.uk/

🎄 Christmas Earrings & A Creative Evening = YES PLEASE!Join us for our Christmas Beaded Earrings Evening Workshop and cr...
22/10/2026

🎄 Christmas Earrings & A Creative Evening = YES PLEASE!

Join us for our Christmas Beaded Earrings Evening Workshop and create some festive sparkle of your own.

It's a relaxed opportunity to learn jewellery-making techniques, enjoy some creative time and go home with earrings ready to wear throughout Christmas.

October 29th
6.30-8.30pm
£20.00

Grab a friend and make a night of it! 🥂

21/10/2026

Learn to use your jewellery pliers, flat nose pliers today 📿

❄️ DON'T LET THIS ONE MELT AWAY! ❄️If Glimmer Snowflake has been sitting on your wish list, now's the time to make it.Oc...
21/10/2026

❄️ DON'T LET THIS ONE MELT AWAY! ❄️

If Glimmer Snowflake has been sitting on your wish list, now's the time to make it.

October's Bead Box #72 brings together Ginko beads, GemDuos, pearls and seed beads to create:

❄️ One large snowflake pendant
❄️ Two smaller snowflake earrings
🎄 OR beautiful beaded Christmas decorations

PLUS you'll have our gorgeous Twilight Pumpkin Fairy bonus project to make too. 🎃💜

You can buy this box without becoming a subscriber, making it a great way to try a Riverside Bead Box for yourself.

👉 SHOP BOX #72 AS A ONE-OFF WHILE STOCKS LAST.

And love it? Join our monthly subscription afterwards and there'll be another project waiting for you next month!

🎄SOLD OUT… SO WE'VE ADDED ANOTHER DATE!🎄Our first Powertex Christmas Wreath Workshop has completely SOLD OUT, so we're d...
20/10/2026

🎄SOLD OUT… SO WE'VE ADDED ANOTHER DATE!🎄

Our first Powertex Christmas Wreath Workshop has completely SOLD OUT, so we're delighted to announce a SECOND DATE for anyone who missed out!

Join the talented Jo Channon & Mark Channon for a wonderful full-day workshop and discover the magic of Powertex as you create your very own beautiful, textured Christmas wreath.

If you've never tried Powertex before, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore something a little different from your usual beading and jewellery-making projects!

Using Powertex, decorative embellishments and mixed media techniques, you'll learn how to build layers, create texture and transform materials into a stunning festive decoration.

🎄 Powertex Christmas Wreath Workshop

📅 Wednesday 25th November

⏰ 10am–4pm

📍 Riverside Beads & Crafts, Market Deeping

👩‍🎨 Tutors: Jo & Mark Channon

✨ Learn exciting mixed media techniques

🎨 Explore the creative possibilities of Powertex

🎄 Make a beautiful traditional Christmas wreath to display year after year

❤️ Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!

With expert guidance throughout the day, you'll leave with a gorgeous handmade wreath and plenty of new creative inspiration.

🎟️ Our first workshop sold out, so don't miss your chance to join the second session!

👉 Book your place today!

19/10/2026

Thank you to all of you who came and spent the perfect day with us.

Crafting, laughter and a delicious afternoon tea too.

Thank you to my incredible team Zack, Casey, Shirley, Eve, Sam and Roberta plus my wonderful family Lilian and Steve who hosted, crafted and looked after all our guests.

We have next years dates available to book if you want to join us, but don't forget our 4 talented tutors also offer regular workshops with us here at Riverside if you want to learn more about their craft technique.

Donna Xx

🎁 MAKE IT THIS CHRISTMAS!There's something very special about giving a handmade gift.A bracelet made in their favourite ...
19/10/2026

🎁 MAKE IT THIS CHRISTMAS!

There's something very special about giving a handmade gift.

A bracelet made in their favourite colours.
A pair of earrings chosen especially for them.
A beaded decoration for their tree.
A Forever Flower that won't fade.

Riverside HQ is packed with beads, findings, kits and craft materials to help turn your ideas into something they'll treasure.

Why not make Christmas a little more handmade this year?

💎 WANT TO LEARN MORE BEAD WEAVING?One of the joys of this month's Glimmer Snowflake is seeing how completely different b...
18/10/2026

💎 WANT TO LEARN MORE BEAD WEAVING?

One of the joys of this month's Glimmer Snowflake is seeing how completely different bead shapes can work together.

Ginko and GemDuo beads create the structure, while size 11 and tiny size 15 seed beads bring everything together with those beautiful little details. ❄️

It's not just about making the finished project – every Bead Box gives you another opportunity to learn a technique that you can take into your own designs.

We've also got bead weaving guides and helpful articles on the Riverside Beads blog if this month's project has inspired you to learn more.

💙 Try Box #72 as a one-off, or...

👉 Subscribe to the Riverside Bead Box and discover a different creative project every month.

Which technique would YOU like to see in a future Bead Box? Tell us in the comments! 👇

🎄 Christmas Inspiration + Sunday Shopping!We're OPEN TODAY 10am–4pm at Riverside HQ.If you're starting your Christmas ma...
18/10/2026

🎄 Christmas Inspiration + Sunday Shopping!

We're OPEN TODAY 10am–4pm at Riverside HQ.

If you're starting your Christmas makes, pop in and explore our huge range of beads, findings, charms, kits and craft supplies.

Sometimes all it takes is a good wander around a bead shop for the perfect idea to appear!

📍 Market Deeping
⏰ 10am–4pm

Come and see us!

🤫🎁 WHAT'S INSIDE?We're not telling!That's half the fun of our 12 Day Beading Advent Calendar. What we CAN tell you is th...
17/10/2026

🤫🎁 WHAT'S INSIDE?

We're not telling!

That's half the fun of our 12 Day Beading Advent Calendar.

What we CAN tell you is that we've created 12 brand-new projects for you to discover throughout your Christmas countdown.

It's £34.99, available to pre-order now and will be dispatched in November.

Will you be able to resist opening ahead?

Address

83 High Street, Market Deeping
Peterborough
PE68ED

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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