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Bead Society April Program Meeting: Two-Hole Beads!

3/28/2023

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The theme of the April 5th Bead Society Program meeting is Czech Two Hole Glass Beads & the Possibilities! Join us!
Lillian Todaro, Bead Society Vice president, will speak a little about the history of Czech Glass Beads, and then, the biggest thing to happen to beads in tens of thousands of years:  A SECOND HOLE!  She will talk about two or more hole beads and
Beaded Jewelry made with them. She will have a number of beaded earrings, bracelets and necklaces to show, plus pictures of how two hole beads are used. Also, we all want to see your jewelry pieces made with two or more hole beads, so bring them to share and talk about. 


Wednesday Apr 5, 7 pm Pacific Time
Zoom Meeting ID: 899 883 2615, Passcode: Beads 
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All are welcome! 
​Business meeting at 6:30 pm PT at the same Zoom address! ​


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Bead Society February Program Meeting:

1/27/2023

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The Bead Society presents the 2nd annual Black History Month presentations by local artists on February 1st. Since February is Black History Month, what better way to celebrate it than by presenting artists who bring us African American beads, jewelry and other art!  The event is hosted by Sylvia Humphrey. 

Our presenters will demonstrate various genres of artwork, some have multiple areas. Two of our presenters participated last year and this year they are teaching our younger generation their art skills and knowledge. This can be very impactful in so many ways on a young person's life journey. We hope to see you next Wednesday, Feb 1st at 7 pm. 
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​See the slide show above for a previews of some pictures from our Artists. Eddie Stokes, Sandra Sherman Designs, and Regina Higgins-Rainmaker​ will be joining the panel.
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Wednesday Feb 1st, 7 pm Pacific Time
Zoom Meeting ID: 899 883 2615, Passcode: Beads 
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All are welcome! 
​Business meeting at 6:30 pm PT at the same Zoom address! ​

Thanks to Sylvia for coordinating this topic and all the panelists! ​
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Bead Society January Program Meeting: From Stained Glass to Northern Lights!

12/26/2022

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The January 4th online program meeting will feature Terry Henry, a glass artist! Terry will show a movie on how she makes her Northern lights or Galaxy bead and how she makes her floral components.  From her bio, Terry started out as a geologist and hydrologist. 

 "I have travelled to Italy twice to take flameworking classes and appreciate the beauty and history of Italy. I have traveled to New Zealand, taught at Fenton Glass Factory in West Virginia, and have exhibited and taught in Tucson, Arizona for the last 9 years. For the past 6 years I have traveled to Canada to participate and instruct at the Molten Experience. I believe working on the edge had been the biggest factor in my ability to grow as an artist." 

See the pictures above and below, and prepare to be wowed! Terry will also be at the Pasadena Bead & Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena starting  on January 6-8, 2023.  Her website is Terry Henry Glassworks. 

​Wednesday Jan 4th, 7 pm Pacific Time
Zoom Meeting ID: 899 883 2615, Passcode: Beads 
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All are welcome! 
​Business meeting at 6:30 pm PT at the same Zoom address! ​

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Bead Society November Meeting:  Picture Books We Know and Love

10/24/2022

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The November 2nd program meeting of the Bead Society is titled, Picture Books We Know and Love, Bead & Jewelry Books, of Course!
This is a sharing session where members and participants can share their favorite books regarding beads and jewelry. These can be books with wonderful pictures of beads, or books that show interesting techniques, or historical works about cultural aspects of adornment! 
You can hold up the books, or take pictures of pages and share the pictures. The Bead Society has a LibraryThing account if you would like to see a listing of some fascinating books that we have available in our library! 

Wednesday Nov 2nd 7 pm Pacific Time
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Zoom Meeting ID: 899 883 2615, Passcode: Beads 
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All are welcome! 
​Business meeting at 6:30 pm PT at the same Zoom address!​
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Bead Society October Meeting: Bug Jewelry!

9/20/2022

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PictureCarrington Treasures Spiders!

The October 5th Bead Society Program meeting will focus on Bug Jewelry with Angie Carrington of Carrington Treasures. Angie has been creating spiders, scorpions and all sorts of exotic arachnids and nsects for many years, She will share some of her wonderful creatures with us. 

Bring your jewelry that has spiders, cicadas,   butterflies, ladybugs,  and/or beetles to share! All are welcome! 

October 5th, 2022 Wednesday 7 pm Pacific Time
Zoom Meeting ID: 899 883 2615
Passcode: Beads


Business meeting at 6:30 pm PT at the same Zoom address. Come hear the tentative results of our Bead Bazaar and upcoming information about our November Holiday Pop Up! 
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Here is a link to a Slideshow that was used during the Presentation and sharing session! 

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Bead Society September Meeting: Corals!

9/7/2022

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The summer is almost over and we are back with our Monthly Meetings! Hope everyone had a healthy and fruitful summer! Our September Meeting is on Corals with Vice President, Lillian Todaro leading with a presentation!
Lillian Todaro will speak about Corals and Coral Jewelry. She will have large pieces to show, charts, and pictures of how Coral has been used in adornment since ancient times. Also, we all want to see your Coral pieces so bring them to share and talk about. 

Wednesday September 7, 2022 7 pm Pacific Time 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8998832615?pwd=UktmV0dKcXRsZzE1Z0JwM1FKMmdiQT09

Zoom Meeting ID: 899 883 2615
Passcode: Beads


Business meeting at 6:30 pm PT at the same Zoom address. This is the official first meeting of the year, so it's a great time to join the Bead Society!  See you there! 

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Bead Society June Meeting: Found Objects as Alternative Jewelry Components

5/23/2022

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LilRuby-Flickr
Found Object Necklace!
The Bead Society June program will focus on ​Found Objects as Alternative Jewelry Components. Think nuts & bolts, gears, carabiners, springs, keys, toys and other unusual objects! It will be a sharing session! Bring some of your unusual bracelets, necklaces, etc. that you have made or discovered with alternate parts. All are welcome!

Wednesday June 1st, 7:00 pm Pacific Time
Zoom Meeting ID: 899 883 2615, Passcode: Beads

The Bead Society Business meeting is at 6:30 pm, Elections will be held. Find out more about our fall Bazaar and Pop-Up plans! Same Zoom info, all are welcome! 

The picture above was located via lilruby on Flickr.  

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Bead Society May Program: Unusual Beads!

5/1/2022

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The May meeting of the Bead Society will focus on Unusual Beads. It will be a sharing session, so bring your unusual beads and the stories that go along with them! 

Wednesday May 4th, 7:00 pm Pacific Time
Zoom Meeting ID: 899 883 2615, Passcode: Beads

Unusual beads can be found in jewelry made of different materials such as bone, wood or feathers.  They can be beads that just have unusual shapes, surprise us! I have been thrilled to find beads that glow in the dark! One artist I encountered makes pendants and objects that glow in black light! What interesting beads do you have? 

Join us in sharing fascinating stories about beads! 

The Bead Society Business meeting is at 6:30 pm, Same Zoom info, all are welcome! 
*Beads in the picture are from top left: Blacklight fish pendant; green glow in the dark stars; glow in the dark beads with lapis beads; candy corn and cat beads; and carved bone with elephants and a dog. 
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Bead Society March Meeting: Beaded Purses or Purses with Beads!

2/26/2022

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Adorning purses with beads has a long tradition. Lots of beaded purses are available nowadays. Some of the ones in the picture above are commercially made in China. Come to the meeting to see a wide range of beaded purses and purses with beads! Bring your own to share with us! 

Wednesday, Mar 2nd 7 pm Pacific Time
Meeting ID: 899 883 2615
Passcode: Beads
(Beads is case sensitive.)

Bead Society Business meeting at 
6:30 pm, same Zoom info, all are welcome! 

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Bead Society Celebrating Black History Month

1/27/2022

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February is Black History Month, so what better way to celebrate it than by presenting artists who bring us African American beads, jewelry and other art! 

We have gotten together 10 artists to form a panel so to speak. These artists' artwork is in different genres: jewelry, quilting, painting, leather smithing, clothing and one is a consumer of black art! They are interested in sharing their stories and thoughts with The Bead Society. Sylvia Humphrey, our panel moderator, will ask questions of our panelists. 

Wednesday, Feb 2nd 7 pm Pacific Time
Meeting ID: 899 883 2615
Passcode: Beads

Bead Society Business meeting at 6:30 pm, same Zoom info, all are welcome! 
Thanks to Sylvia for coordinating this topic and all the panelists!  
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