I went to Sassy Beads on Dec. 29, 2012; after having been to Arton Beads in Toronto and frequently shopping on-line for my beading needs, this store was very underwhelming. It is only one floor, maybe the space has shrunk since the previous reviews but the second floor only had one rack of plastic kids beads and it looked like half of the first floor is selling clothing and pre-made costume... more

I have been to this outlet maybe 3 or 4 times in the past. There are 3 total in Ottawa - there used to be a shop in the Glebe, but it closed after 20 years!! I really like their selection of beads, as they have a very wide variety, and they are very affordable. The staff is knowledgeable amd helpful. They offer classes, needing a minimum of 3 people to fill any class. You can book parties for... more

Only go to this store if you have some time! There are so many beads that you will want to look at them all. I like to do a lot of jewelry making, so I really enjoyed browsing here! They have some amazing beads that I'm sure can't be found anywhere else. Some of the large ones would make great earrings.

You can make your own jewelry here and then pay for the beads that you use. It's fun for a... more