Meetings:
The San Diego Bead Society
meets the 3rd Saturday of each month
excluding July and December.
10:00 a.m. at the Mingei
International Museum
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
(for traffic alerts, click here)
Upcoming Programs:
February 18, 2012 - Christi Friesen - Polymer Clay
March 17, 2012 - Dr. Robert Liu, Ornament Magazine
April 21, 2012 - Ruth Barnett - Wireworking
May 19, 2012 - Jonna Faulkner - Art Clay Silver
June 15, 2012 - Lauren Anderson - Chain Maille
August 18, 2012 - Connie Fox - Metalsmithing
September 15, 2012 - Handmade Silver Beads
October 20, 2012 - Teresa Sullivan
January 19, 2013 - Kathleen Dustin
Past Program:
David V. Horste taught us the history of black jet as mourning jewelry.
* Artist will be teaching a class
Click here for a full listing of our exciting schedule for 2012
February Program
Christie Friesen will bring her unique humor and style in a presentation on Polymer Clay.
Upcoming Classes
Christi Friesen will be teaching three exciting new polymer clay techniqes in February. Kellie Defries, The Crystal Ninja, will share her techniques in January. Go to our Classes page for details.
Show (don't tell) Table
Have you completed a beautiful new piece that you would like to show off? Found a great new book or tool? Bring them and show them off on our Show (don't tell) Table. No public speaking involved! You may bring a 3x5 card with your name and descriptive information. Click here to see last meeting's treasures!
SDBS Library
Take advantage of the SDBS library! Click here for a comprehensive listing of titles available to members.
Bead Artist of the Month
Each month we feature one of our talented members as Bead Artist of the Month. If you have not yet shared your story, please volunteer. You don't need a slide show, just stand up and brag! Bring your creations and share your artistic journey.
Earth Day 2012
We have been invited back to participate in East County's Earth Day 2012, as our beading table has been highly successful. To see the fun at last year's event, click here .
Hospitality
Everyone enjoys the delectable assortment of treats we offer at our meetings. Each month two volunteer members are the hostesses for the hospitality table. All expenses are reimbursed. If you enjoy the snacks, please volunteer your culinary talents. All members are expected to participate.
Bead Jar
Don't forget to bring your contributions to the Bead Jar to every meeting. Take a ticket when you drop in your beads and you may be this year's lucky winner!
July Newsletter
Click here to catch up on SDBS news and read great articles about beads and beading.
SDBS News
We continue with a great line up of speakers! Join us for fun and informative meetings. Once again, SDBS members had a great experience demonstrating beading techniques and showing off their work at the Del Mar Fair. Thanks to Viola Sullivan for coordinating the SDBS table. Click here for photos of members' work and the SDBS display!
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