Specialties
Glass Garden Beads Collective, PLLC stands out in the beadwork, creative art therapy, and other creative community spaces through a combination of its service offerings, therapeutic integration, and commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. The "Tiny Shop" serves as a welcoming hub for hobbyists, artists, and those seeking creative expression, offering both in-person and online engagement. The collective environment encourages learning, mutual support, and shared creativity.
History
Established in 2000.
Founded by Catherine Collison in 2000, Glass Garden Beads grew into a multi-faceted business, offering wholesale, retail, and online services. In 2012, Suzanne Klumb began investing in the company, focusing on the online kit segment, and completed her buyout in 2015, moving the business to Faribault, MN, for economic and energy reasons. In 2022, Glass Garden Beads transitioned again, closing its retail shop and opening the “Tiny Shop” in the historic Bachrach Building—just downstairs from the previous space. The Tiny Shop now offers learning, small group gatherings, jewelry repairs, inclusivity, and a renewed focus on kit projects, keeping creativity and community at its core. Candace Ballstadt bought the "Tiny Shop" from Suzanne Klumb in March 2025 and plans to maintain its business structure while adding elements of creative art therapy.
Meet the Business Owner: Candace B.
My years of accessing many different creative outlets led me to beading in 2019, and I became hooked. My educational background is in Social Work. I enjoy sharing my love of beading with those interested in learning the art.