Sculptural Flamework Class with Toronto's own Izik Levy!

We are thrilled to announce that Canadian based glass artist and designer Izik Levy will be with us, teaching in our studio - this weekend, July 18th/19th. Learn how to create with glass beyond the round bead! Students will be focused on crafting flowers on and off the mandril- learning tips and tricks when working with thin glass, ultimatley manipulating it with a different finesse.


"Utilizing a plethora of textures and a rich color pallet, Izik sculpts molten glass into graceful forms. His pieces are reminiscent of sea-creatures; a blend of booth organic and mechanical inspiration. In addition to his sandcast glass sculptures, Izik Levy has designed a collection of wearable glass art jewelry; Rockettoro.com features glass Robot Pendants and other collectables"


To see more of Izik's work you can visit his website or take a stoll down to the Pentimento Gallery at 1164 Queen East where his recent body of sandcast glass work is exhibited.

This weekend's class will be over 2 days - from 9.30-12.30 on both Saturday and Sunday and is charged at $225. Call 416 762 2333 or email (info@laperlerie.ca) us at the store to reserve your spot.... only 2 left! We hope you'll join us!

New Stock In Store!

Assorted Coral Strands
Mother of Pearl - Funky Colours for summer!
Amazonite Cube beads
10mm Dyed Jade - Purple, Red, Yellow
Rhodochrosite
Turquoise - Flat coin/teardrop shape - and 6mm Rounds.
Chrystophrase
Green Lined Quartz
Assymetrical Lucite bead strands
Faceted Acrylic beads
*New Sterling Silver* - Finished Ball and Snake Chains. Chunky toggles. 18mm Sterling balls - 17mm. Fun for that perfect accent!

Just in time!

A little reminder - Citrus Silver will be here, tomorrow, Saturday May 9th stamping pendants of your choice on site for you to take home that day! Don't stress out! You can still get mum the perfect present. Check www.citrussilver.ca for more information on pendant designs and chains - or leave some time to design your own beaded chain creation while you wait!

Paul Ackerley Photography - Bloor West Art Tour '09

The walls are dressed for the 2009 Bloor West Village Art Tour! We are thrilled to host a rich and colourful exhibit by local photographer, Paul Ackerley. The Tour runs from May 29 to May 31st - 29 artists in 26 locations, and with free admission - this is something you really don't want to miss, rain or shine!

Paul's mesmerising photographs span 4 Southeast Asian journeys, numerous North American jaunts and countless visits to his own Kawartha's cottage. The images he has chosen to share are captivating. He brings you to a small corner of the world - if just for a moment, but lets it resonate with you implicitly.

Citrus Silver - 'Stamp-In-Store' Day May 9th

Saturday May 9th, Karen of 'Citrus Silver' will be stamping pendant orders at the store from 11- 5pm. Be sure to swing by and place an order if you haven't already.... this will be the last opportunity before mother's day to do so! By-pass the mailing and waiting... Karen will stamp any name or date on the spot so you can take it home, gift wrapped, that day. We'll be happy to help you find the perfect combination.. choosing from a selection of beaded necklace's or sterling silver chains to pair with the pendant of your choice... you will leave with the perfect gift for mom!

Flamework classes - Spring promotion!

Sign up for two, three hour flameworking sessions and receive a third session at 50% off the price of registration! Call us for further details... 416 762 2333. We will not be holding classes on Easter weekend, but hope you'll join us after the holiday! 

An exciting week! We were featured in the 'Metro' paper on tuesday.. half a page in the style section was dedicated to our little boutique and the wonders of crafting your very own glass beads with the very talented, Nadia. She's wowing us all today with her huge hollow glass beads.. she reached tennis ball proportions this week with a few beads.. truly incredible to watch! If you missed the article.. check it out here!