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BEAD SOCIETIES

This directory of bead societies is arranged by location to help readers find the group nearest them. Societies located in the United States appear first under state and then city; those abroad appear under country, province or state, and city, as applicable. Available addresses (zip codes appear in parentheses), phone and fax numbers, and e-mail and Web site addresses are given for all societies, as well as contacts and meeting times and places. Many of these offer instruction in bead arts.

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Note: Jewelry Artist and Step by Step Beads are not responsible for inaccuracies and changes in meetings, class dates, times, and prices. Though we strive to report the most accurate information, we do not schedule the meetings or classes ourselves and rely on outside schools and societies for their updates. Before making arrangements to take a class, please contact the instructor or school for details and confirmed dates, times and prices. If you notice an incorrect listing, please contact the site editor and we'll update it.

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Florida

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Miami

South Florida Bead Society

Phone: (305) 301-4976
Contact: Adrienne Gaskell. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.SouthFloridaBeads.com
Meeting Information: Meetings twice monthly: 1st Tuesday 11:30am and 3rd Wednesday 6:30pm. Women's Club of Coconut Grove, free on-site parking. Workshops, demos, swaps, moral support & more.

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Victoria

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Abbotsford

The Bead Society of Victoria
P.O. Box 382
Abbotsford, Victoria 3067
Web: home.vicnet.net.au/~beadsocv/

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Cambridge

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The Bead Society of Great Britain
1 Casburn Ln.
Burwell CB5 OED
Phone: 44 1638 742 024
Contact: Carole Morris, Secretary. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.beadsociety.freeserve.co.uk
Meeting Information: Contact the society about meetings or see latest event calendar on the Web site. Annual Beadwork and Bead Fair - October 3, 2004, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Harrow Leisure Centre, Harrow, Northwest London. Nearest tube: Harrow & Wealdstone.

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Alabama

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Huntsville

Huntsville Bead Society
E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at the Huntsville Art League Classroom, , Heart of Huntsville Mall, 721 W. Clinton Ave. (just off N. Memorial Pkwy.)


Alaska

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Anchorage

Alaska Bead Society
P.O. Box 242972 99524
Phone: (907) 333-7698
Contact: Micaela Dover, President. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meetings are usually 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May, in the presentation room at Romig Junior High School.

Juneau

Juneau Bead Society
The Bead Gallery
201 Seward 99801
Phone: (907) 586-3223 | Fax: (907) 586-3223
Web: www.ptialaska.net/~beadgal
Meeting Information: Meetings are 2 to 4 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month at St. Ann's Hall.

Palmer-Wasilla

Mt-Su Valley Bead Society
P.O. Box 870062
Wasilla 99687
Contact: Jeanette Shanigan, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: msvbeadsociety.homestead.com
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, September through May, at Mat-Su College. The Society offers opportunities for bead and beadwork camaraderie.


Arizona

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Phoenix

Arizona Seed Bead Guild
Trade Wind Gallery
4814 N. 14 Place 85014
Phone: (602) 274-3580
Web: www.tradewindgallery.com
Meeting Information: Meetings on the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. All beaders welcome.


California

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Fresno

Central California Bead Society
P.O. Box 16412 93755
Phone: (559) 292-4007
Contact: Marcia Crew, Senior Director.
Meeting Information: Meetings are 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month except October, November, and December at the D & J Sewing, 4127 E. Ashlan. Annual Bead and Jewelry Show in October.

Irvine

Beadazzled Beaders Society
5090 St. Albert Dr.
Fontana 92336
Contact: Robin Kaplan and Janice Smith.
Meeting Information: Meetings are the fourth Monday of each month at San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands and the second Saturday of each month at various locations. Classes and workshops for members and guests are held periodically throughout the year.

Los Angeles

The Bead Society of Los Angeles
P.O. Box 241874 90024-9674
Web: www.beadsocietyla.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Fellowship Hall, Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Blvd. (Wilshire and Warner) in Westwood.

Oakland

Northern California Bead Society
P.O. Box 22128 94623-2128
Phone: (510) 869-2723
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month except December and the month of NCBS' annual Bead Bazaar at the Bay Bridge Holiday Inn, 1800 Powell St. in Emeryville. Sponsors Master Artist Workshops & Bead Identification Seminars.

San Diego

Bead Society of San Diego County
P.O. Box 17547 92177-7547
Phone: (619) 685-3668
Meeting Information: Meetings are 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month except July and December at the Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park. The society offers workshops, lectures, and demonstrations regarding beads and related crafts. Annual member exhibit and sale.

Santa Ana

The Bead Society of Orange County
An affiliate of the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
2002 N. Main St. 92706
Phone: (714) 567-3600
Web: www.beadsocietyoc.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month except July and December at The Bowers Museum Conference Center. Members of the Bead Society are also members of the Bowers Museum.


Colorado

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Denver

Rocky Mountain Bead Society
P.O. Box 480721 80248
Phone: (970) 669-0604
Contact: Peggy A. Houchin, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.rockybeads.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are the third Thursday of each month at Washington Park United Methodist Church, 1955 E. Arizona Ave. Annual Bead Bazaar in April at the Denver Merchandise Mart. Visit our Web site for more information.


Connecticut

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Guilford

Connecticut Bead Society
115 State St. 06437
Phone: (203) 453-6681
Contact: Barbara Lynch. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: There are activities at The Bead Hive every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., free with $35 yearly membership. There is a quarterly newsletter and an annual Bead Bazaar in September.


Florida

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Altamonte Springs

Florida Society of Bead Researchers
121 Larkspur Dr. 32701
Phone: (407) 831-0843
Contact: Polly Miller, Coordinator. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: The purpose of FSBR is to hold periodic seminars on beads of all eras and their influence on human history.

Lantana

Palm Beach Bead Society (PBBS)
6550 S. Congress Ave. 33462
Phone: (561) 969-3291
Contact: Michelle Renne, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.communitylink.gopbi.com/pbbsociety
Meeting Information: Meetings are usually 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at the South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Rd., Delray Beach. Every month we have a demonstration, mini Òhands-onÓ class, or show and sell. It's a busy group with interests in a variety of mediums including, but not limited to beads, fabric, glass, and metals! Newsletter: The Bead Gazette, is published every month.

Sarasota

Florida West Coast Bead Society
P.O. Box 1074 34230-1074
Phone: (941) 748-2860
Contact: Patti Knowles, President.
Web: www.geocities.com/floridawestcoastbeadsociety
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month from September to May at the Waldemere Fire Station, 2070 Waldemere St.

Winter Park

Bead Society of Central Florida
P.O. Box 3292 32790-3292
Contact: Linda Miller, Recording Secretary. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.insidecentralflorida.com/community/groups/BSCF
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the John Knox Presbyterian Church, 188 E. Par St., in Orlando (one block west of I-4). The Society welcomes anyone to attend our lectures and workshops.


Georgia

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Atlanta

The Southern Flames, International Society of Glass Beadmakers, Atlanta Chapter
c/o Beads by Design
585 Cobb Pkwy S, Suite L, Marietta 30060
Web: www.southernflames.org
Meeting Information: The Southern Flames consists of glass torchworkers/flameworkers who make glass beads, finials, doorknobs, sculptures, and fused glass. Meets monthly usually on the third Wednesday, but occasionally on weekends in order to accommodate out-of-towners. Meetings can consist of torch demonstrations, guest speakers, sharing news, safety issues, silent bead auctions, challenge beads, gift certificates and problem solving. We provide a supporting venue for beadmakers to make friendships, share information and even coordinate group buys. Our diverse group includes beginner/intermediate/advanced beaders, teachers, hobbyists, and professionals.


Hawaii

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Honolulu

Bead Society of Hawaii, Oahu Chapter
P.O. Box 235578 96823-3509 E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Contact the society for more information.Meetings are 7 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month, usually at theLinekona Art Center of the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Monthly newsletter; $20 annual membership fee.


Idaho

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Boise

Boise Bead Society
11010 W. Tidewater Court 83713-1139
Phone: (208) 375-9924 E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: The Boise Bead Society meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., excluding major holidays. Meetings are generally held at the satellite branch of Boise Public Library located on the 2nd floor of the Boise Towne Square shopping mall at 350 N. Milwaukee. Membership dues are $15 per year. Beaders and jewelry makers of all interests and abilities are welcome to attend.

Hayden

Coeur d'Alene Bead Society
P.O. Box 2896 85835-2896
Phone: (208) 676-9957
Contact: L. Hobson, Information Coordinator. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Contact the society for information about meetings. Participates in the 9th annual Coeur d'Alene Bead Stampede.


Illinois

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Evanston

Chicago Midwest Bead Society
1511 Sherman Ave. 60201
Phone: (847) 328-4040 | Fax: (847) 733-0086
Contact: Ayla Phillips, c/o Ayla's Originals.

Wilmette

Bead Society of Greater Chicago
P.O. Box 8103 60091-8103
Phone: (312) 458-0519
Contact: Judith Schwab, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.bsgc.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month except July and August at St. Joseph Parish Church Office Building, 5000 N. Cumberland Ave. (one mile south of Cumberland Exit off I-90) in Chicago. Second annual Bead Sale is usually the third weekend in September. Workshops throughout the year. Information available on the Web site.


Indiana

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Indianapolis

Indiana Bead Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 51602 46251-0602 E-mail society contact.
Web: www.indianabeadsociety.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month, except October and December when we meet on the 2nd Wednesday, at the Speedway United Methodist Church, 5065 W. 16th St. Workshops - April and September. Annual Bead Sale - October. Dates, location, and time will be posted on the Indiana Bead Society Web site prior to each event.


Louisiana

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Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Bead Society
15959 Hewwood Ave.
Phone: (225) 752-0806 | Fax: (225) 752-1260
Contact: Jane Olson. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meetings on the second Thursday of the month for lectures, demos, etc.

New Orleans

The Bead Society of New Orleans
114 Midway Dr.
River Ridge 70123
Phone: (504) 737-2986
Contact: Brenda Maher Amato.
Meeting Information: Society meets 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, contact the society about location. Guest speakers teach bead-making techniques and discuss a wide range of bead-related topics including history.


Maryland

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Baltimore

The Baltimore Bead Society
8510 High Ridge Road
Ellicott City 21043
Phone: (410) 551-0020 E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: eetings are 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except July and August at the Howard County Arts Center, 8510 High Ridge Road in Ellicott City, in Howard County.


Massachusetts

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Boston

Beadesigner International, The New England Bead Society
P.O. Box 332
Lincoln 01773
Phone: (508) 785-9097
Contact: Catherine Reurs and Marilyn Brier, co-presidents.
Web: www.bdinebs.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month except December, January, July, and August, at Temple Beth El, 2 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA. Workshops are held throughout the year. Annual Bead Affaire in October.


Michigan

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Dearborn

GlassAct: Southeastern Michigan Glass Beadmakers Guild
P.O. Box 2216 48123
Phone: (313) 438-3969 E-mail society contact.
Web: www.glassact251.org
Meeting Information: Local chapter of ISGB. Our growing membership offers many benefits: bimonthly meetings, demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on participation, affiliation with the Dearborn Arts Council, exhibiting and selling of our members work at local gallery shows, bead bazaars, art fairs and at the Bead & Button show. Group purchases of glass and equipment, Glass-related field trips and inclusion in our group postcard. Display your work on our Web site. Bead exchanges, special workshops, Annual Guild Picnic, Year End Holiday Party. Membership dues are: $20.00 for individual and $30.00 for family.

Royal Oak

Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild
P.O. Box 1639 48068
Phone: (586) 997-7043
Contact: Joanne Hague, President.
Web: www.greatlakesbeadworkersguild.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are monthly at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday except none in December and May 2004 is on the 11th at Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 814 N. Campbell Rd. Educational demos and workshops are held throughout the year.

Saginaw

The Saginaw Valley Bead Society

Phone: (989) 755-8352
Contact: Ruth Spiekerman, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.saginawvalleybeadsociety.org
Meeting Information: Meeting are 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at Grace Lutheran Church, 4690 Tittabawassee Rd. Yearly dues are $10. Year runs August 1st to Sept 31st. Society works on projects and tries to do at least three field trips a year. Monthly newsletter & annual bead show August 8, 2004 and all-day class in May.


Minnesota

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Minneapolis

Upper Midwest Bead Society
300 University Ave., #5 55414
Phone: (651) 777-5913
Contact: Doris Coghill, President, contact Bonnie Voelker.
Web: umbeads.tripod.com
Meeting Information: Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month except holidays at the Textile Center, 3000 University Ave. SE in Minneapolis. Annual membership is $24 and includes a bimonthly newsletter. Local speakers at each meeting and workshops scheduled throughout the year.


Missouri

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Joplin

Ozarks Bead Society
Sponsored by Wonderful Things Beads
3021 S. Main 64804
Phone: (417) 781-0428 E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meets on the last Thursday of each month at Wonderful Things, 7-9 p.m.

Kansas City

Bead Society of Greater Kansas City
P.O. Box 255
Independence 64051-0255
Web: www.kcbeadsociety.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are on the second Friday of each month.

St. Louis

St. Louis Lampworkers Society

Contact: Gail Crozier. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Libby Leuchtman/Erna Garber co-presidents. Meet 2nd Sunday of every month 1-3.


Montana

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Billings

Billings Bead Society
4730 Box Canyon 59102
Phone: (406) 259-5369
Contact: Mike Wick.
Meeting Information: Meetings first Thursday of the month.


Nebraska

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Lincoln

Nebraska Bead Society
P.O. Box 30876 68503
Contact: Mona Jenkins, President.
Web: www.geocities.com/judellenbeads/NebraskaBeadSociety/beadsite.html
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, Gramercy Hill Library, 6800 A St. Annual Bead Bazaar.


Nevada

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Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Bead Society

Phone: (702) 656-1144 | Fax: (702) 656-3839
Contact: Sharon Rogow. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meetings are 6:45 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the West Sahara Library on W. Sahara Ave. Guests are always welcome.


New Jersey

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Colts Neck

Bead Society of New Jersey
P.O. Box 537 07722 E-mail society contact.
Web: www.beadsocietyofnewjersey.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, September through June except December at the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Matawan. The society has a lending library and a quarterly newsletter. A variety of workshops and trips are periodically offered.

Moorestown

South Jersey Bead Society
53 Sunset Drive
Voorhees 08046
Phone: (856) 767-9124
Contact: Sherry London & Kimberly Swenson (Co-Presidents). E-mail society contact.
Web: www.southjerseybeadsociety.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are on the first Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m.at the Moorestown Community House (See Web site or call for directions). The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter and has workshops, beading contests and annual bead show in June.


New Mexico

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Albuquerque

New Mexico Bead Society
Membership, P.O. Box 36824 87176-5824
Meeting Information: Ten regular meetings per year, 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at the Albuquerque Museum, 19th and Mountain Rds. in Old Town. July meeting workshops are held here. December meeting is held early in the month.


New York

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New York

Bead Society of Greater New York
P.O. Box 6219
FDR Station 10150
Phone: (212) 591-1127
Contact: Peggy Frank, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.nybead.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month, except July and August, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Fashion Institute of Technology, W. 27th St. between 7th & 8th Aves., Bldg. A, New York City.

New York Polymer Clay Guild
P.O. Box 204
Planetarium Station 10024
Phone: (516) 746-7042
Contact: Pat Strull.
Web: www.NYPCG.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are held eight to ten times a year, usually on the second Wednesday of each month at the St. John's University Manhattan Campus, 101 Murray St. A variety of events, lectures, and workshops with polymer clay and jewelry experts are offered throughout the year. Annual membership fee is $25, which includes a subscription to The Metropolymer newsletter; a subscription (domestic only) by itself costs $10.

Rochester

Upstate New York Glass Bead and Jewelry Society
Studio 34
34 Elton Street 14607
Phone: (585) 737-5858
Contact: Marilynne Lipshutz. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Monthly meetings at members' studios (call for dates and directions).


North Carolina

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Nags Head

Outer Banks Bead Society

Phone: (252) 480-0476
Contact: Lorri Chambers. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meets at Ocean Beads Gallery, milepost 10, hwy 158, Nags Head NC. Meetings 3rd Sunday 1:30 p.m. of the month except January, February, and March. Classes and assistance at each session.

Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem Bead Society
952 W. Fourth St.
Suite 204 27107
Phone: (336) 631-8080
Contact: Jane Morgan Smith, secretary/treasurer. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Sawtooth Center on Marshall Street. Hot glass bead making classes taught by one of our members. Usually a bead swap/sale or project introduced at each meeting. Membership $10.00 per year include newsletter. Approximately 25 active members.


Ohio

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Akron

Hall of Fame Beaders Guild
5873 Bolender Rd. 44319
Phone: (330) 882-9807 | Fax: (330) 882-9807 E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meets 2nd Monday of the month 7 P.M.. Workshops offered at some meetings or as special events.

Massillon

North Coast Bead Guild
1809 Lincoln Way East 44646
Phone: (330) 834-1981
Contact: Pam Glass, President. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meets 2nd Sunday of the month, 5-7 p.m. Workshops offered at some meetings or as special events.


Oklahoma

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Tulsa

Oklahoma Bead Society
2715 S. 87th E. Ave. 74129
Contact: Teresa Davis. E-mail society contact.
Web: okbeadsociety.com
Meeting Information: Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Brookside Library. OBS publishes a monthly newsletter that is available on our Web site and includes information on the projects planned, calendar of bead events, & other items of interest to members. Please visit our Web site: okbeadsociety.com for further information. We look forward to seeing you whether you are a beginner or pro. Visitors are always welcome.


Oregon

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Portland

Portland Bead Society
P.O. Box 997 97207
Contact: Toni McCarthy.
Web: www.beadport.com
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month except July and August and December at 3700 SE 17th St., PGE Building. Portland Bead Society Bazaar - 1st weekend in November, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2701 NW Vaughn St., Montgomery Park, Portland. Admission $3.


Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild

Web: www.philadelphiapolymerclayguild.com


Texas

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Amarillo

Panhandle Bead Association
P.O. Box 3747 79116-3747
Meeting Information: Contact the society for meeting location.

Arlington

Wild West Bead Society
c/o Beads, Rocks, and Knots
1730 W. Randol Mill Rd., Suite 125 76012
Phone: (817) 528-5188
Contact: Kathy Sanders, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: wildwestbeadsociety.com
Meeting Information: Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month (7:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.) year round at Beads, Rocks, and Knots, 1730 W. Randol Mill Rd Ste 125 (76012). Anyone interested in beads, beadwork, or jewelry making in general is welcome. Call or e-mail for more information. Started in April of 2000.

Austin

Austin Bead Society
P.O. Box 656 78767-0656 E-mail society contact.
Web: www.austinbeadsociety.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month except July and December at the Murchison Middle School, 3700 N. Hills Dr. Annual Jewelry and Bead Bazaar in November.

Dallas

Dallas Bead Society
P.O. Box 600652 75360-3747
Contact: Marilou Porth, President.
Web: www.geocities.com/dallasbeadsociety/dbspage.html
Meeting Information: Meetings are at 7:00 the third Thursday of each month at the Walnut Hill Recreation Center, the northwest corner of Midway Road and Walnut Hill Lane. The society sponsors classes with local and nationally known instructors, bead challenges, and contests. Annual membership fee is $25.

Friendswood

Bay Area Bead Society
4314 Peridot Ln. 77546
Phone: (281) 316-3300
Contact: Linda Collins, Bead Connection. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meetings are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Bead Connection, 1101 W. Main St., League City. Anyone interested in beads and beadwork is welcome to attend. Call or e-mail for more information.

Houston

Houston Bead Society
c/o Shirley Nowlin, 2409 Perthuis Dr.
LaMarque 77568
Phone: (409) 938-0393
Contact: Shirley Nowlin, President.
Meeting Information: Meetings are 10 a.m to noon on the third Saturday of each month at the Texas Art Supply on Montrose in Houston. Annual bead and jewelry show is the second weekend in November.

San Antonio

San Antonio Bead and Ornament Society (SABOS)
P.O. Box 100113 78201 E-mail society contact.
Web: www.sabotsx.com
Meeting Information: Meetings are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. Annual Spring Bead Bazaar usually held the first weekend in May. Monthly classes featured on Web site. Holiday Jewelry and Gift Sale in November.


Virginia

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Chesapeake

The Bead Society of Southeastern Virginia
P.O. Box 2615 23327
Meeting Information: Meetings are on the third Sunday of each month at the Alternatives Building, Von Schilling Dr. in Hampton (near Coliseum Mall). Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Annual Membership fee is $24.

Vienna

The Northern Virginia Bead Society
P.O. Box 2458 22183-2258
Phone: (703) 281-2361
Contact: Sheeler Kowalewski, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: nvbs.info
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month except June, July, and August at The Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE in Vienna. Annual Bead Show, first weekend in October each year. Annual Bead Auction, May meeting.


Washington

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Seattle

Northwest Bead Society
PMB 564
4603 NE University Village 98105
Phone: (206) 442-1144 E-mail society contact.
Web: www.nwbeadsociety.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month except July and August at Holiday Inn, Seattle Center, 211 Dexter Ave. N.

Spokane

Spokane Northwest Bead Society
605 E. 8th. Ave.
Post Falls 83854
Phone: (208) 777-9876
Contact: Bill Monaghan. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meetings are 2 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month; call the society for more information about the location.


Washington D.C.

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Chevy Chase

The Bead Society of Greater Washington
P.O. Box 70036
Chevy Chase, MD 20813-0036
Phone: (301) 277-6830
Contact: Margaret Saukel, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.bsgw.org
Meeting Information: Meetings are 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month except August at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Ave & McKinley St NW in Washington, D.C. A variety of programs and workshops are offered. Semiannual Bead Bazaars in November and April.


Wisconsin

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Middleton

Madison Bead Society
P.O. Box 620383 53562-0383
Phone: (608) 222-6717
Contact: W. Brinkmann. E-mail society contact.
Meeting Information: Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month except June, July, and August; location announced in the newsletter along with workshop/lecture topics.


Wyoming

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Cheyenne

Wyoming Tumblebeaders Bead Society
P.O. Box 1431 82003-1431
Contact: Paula Sauter, President. E-mail society contact.
Web: www.geocities.com/wyotumblebeaders
Meeting Information: Meetings are on the second Thursday of the month at the #1 Fire Station, 716 W. 19th St.


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