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A taste of Boston arts and crafts stores, three: The Pear Tree

June 23, 9:11 AMBoston Arts and Crafts ExaminerEileen Ann
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The Pear Tree is a full-service bead store with a wide selection of diverse beads, jewelry repair services, and jewelry making classes. It is located in Coolidge Corner, with easy access from the MBTA.

Where is it?
The Pear Tree
1298 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 277-9330
Mon-Fri 11am – 8pm, Sat 10am – 7pm, Sun 12pm – 6pm
Click here for a map and directions.

What classes do they offer?
The Pear Tree offers almost one class every day; the classes range from beginner’s basics to caging beads to crochet with wire and beads. Classes cost around from $30 to $60, plus the cost of materials.

Promotions include a 10% discount on all beads and findings used in the workshop, and classes are $25 per class if you sign up for 2 or more in the same month!

Click here to view the class listing for July.

What’s good?
There is a virtual tour of the store located online. Look at the variety and selection! 

How can I stay updated with the store?
Sign up for their mailing list here. It’s the best way to get updates about new classes, events, and sales.

How do I find information about their private workshops?
The Pear Tree offers private workshops, which are great for birthday parties, wedding parties, or just a small get together for your close friends and family. What’s great about these private workshops is the cost per person is cheaper as your party gets bigger.

Online shopping? No
Online message boards? No
Online how-to’s? No
In-store classes? Yes
Coupons? No, but sign up for the e-mail newsletter for the latest updates for sales.
Mail/E-mail list? Yes

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