Bead Breakout began in 2005 in the hallway of a mammography clinic in Rochester, N.Y. Dr. Wende Logan-Young, then owner of the clinic, had been beading since the 1970’s. She spread her love of beading to her employees by closing  the clinic one day every winter for a “bead-in, morale -booster day.” Wende brought in her own beads to the clinic and all of the employees created pieces of jewelry of their choice. Those who didn’t know how to bead, were taught by those who did. One of the employees, Andrea Taylor, shared Wende’s enthusiasm for beading and the two of them decided to sell beads in this strange venue. Patients began to buy beads at the clinic and the word began to spread. It was at that point that Andrea decided to open her own bead store. The 2400 square foot building at 2314 Monroe Ave. was purchased in May of 2008 and after many renovations, the doors opened for business.

 

Ownership has changed to Valerie Bubb,(Andrea's store manager) and our location has changed to 1704 Monroe Ave. Just up the street :). Same great service,large selection, and warm friendly vibe. Val's intention is not to re-write BBO's story but to continue it with her own twist sprinkled in.

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​"If  It's Beads and Beading, It's No Doubt Bead Breakout"!

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