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HistoryBisque, Beads & Beyond, established in 2004 has grabbed the creative imagination of Berkshire County residents and tourist alike. The unique do it yourself art studio and bead shop was the brain child of former city attorney Donna Todd Rivers. It was her drive and determination that grew the business from 750 sq feet when it opened in 2004 to 3000 square feet by 2006 in a local friendly neighborhood. In 2010, faced with the pangs of growth, she moved and expanded the business to Downtown Pittsfield. Now located in the heart of the city's art and entertainment district, Bisque, Beads & Beyond is a primary destination when downtown. In 2010, the move faciliated the expansion of the bead shop to over 1500 square feet and features thousands of czech glass strands that Ms. Rivers personally brought back from her travels to the Czech Republic. All the pottery painted at the studio is casted in Pittsfield by the studio and allows for over 500 choices at any given time.SpecialtiesBisque, Beads & Beyond is a fired arts studio and premier bead shop, featuring paint your own pottery, a full service bead shop and a glass fusing center. Come in for some creative therapy. No experience is necessary. We supply all the materials, instruction and tools necessary to complete your project. With 3000 square feet of crafting options , lots of samples and an inspiration station to get you started, being creative has never been so easy or affordable.