Alabama has a lot of local beads shops, bellow are some of my favorite shops I came accross in my visits and some from my friends in Alabama.
Blue Girl Beading Co.
2220 East 2nd St. S-F
Gulf Shores
Description: Blue Girl Beading is a beautiful shop that has a unique collection of bead components that, could keep you busy the entire day. They also give classes on metal and wire necklace making. There’s a full schedule of activities on their website.
http://bluegirlbeadingco.webs.com/
The Bead Biz
Catalog prices with a friendly boutique atmosphere.
Classes in glass bead making and more. Supplies for all
your bead needs. If we don’t have it we can get it.
www.thebeadbiz.com