About Sakura Beads
A volunteer-run beading community in Swansea, Wales, and a free online designer for beaders everywhere.
Who we are
Sakura Beads is run by a beader who once kept a small bead shop in Kyiv and now volunteers in Swansea, teaching beadwork to adults with disabilities. The name comes from the cherry blossom — a reminder that small, delicate things are worth taking time over.
What we do
- Free, inclusive beading sessions in Swansea.
- Tutorials and honest materials advice on this blog.
- A shared bead scheme designer that anyone can use, free, to chart and co-design patterns.
What is coming
We plan to open a small online shop for beads, kits and printed patterns, shipping across the UK. Until then, our materials guides tell you exactly what to buy and where.
Get in touch
Questions about sessions, access needs, volunteering or the designer: email us using the address in the footer. We reply to everyone.