May 6th Bead Society Virtual Meeting!

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The Theme is: Beading during the Social Distancing!

May 6th 7:00 pm via Zoom! 

We expect that many of you have been busy! What have you been working on during this sheltering in place? Have you created anything interesting? For example, I made one necklace that seemed to take me forever, but I like it! I have been watching too many YouTube videos in Russian and Portuguese on how to make bracelets and necklaces with exotic stitches. It is fun seeing if I can follow the directions!

At the May meeting, we will be sharing our creative projects. You can share via video in Zoom, or you can send me pictures of your pieces ahead of time. Everyone will be muted, and we will take turns talking. From the link you will receive, you will need to download a program in order to run Zoom. Contact me at admin@beadsocietyla.org if you want to know more about the virtual meeting. It’ll be fun!

Getting Organized! February 5th Meeting!

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Our next Meeting, Wednesday, Feb 5th will be Organizing with Regina Lark of A Clear Path. Their company motto is:

We’ll help you control the stuff in your head and what’s under your bed!

Did you know that some right-brain creative types tend toward chronic disorganization? That may pertain to some of us! We could all use some help figuring out how to organize our beads, materials and projects! She will talk about good bead organizers and how to cope with organizing our materials.  She’ll offer a variety of ways to de-clutter, organize, and clear the path! Continue reading Getting Organized! February 5th Meeting!

National Beading Week

Posted on by Kay Deeney

It’s not too late to celebrate National Beading Week! For those who don’t know, this is the third year for National Beading Week (NBW)! The dates are 29th July to 6th August 2017.

http://www.nationalbeadingweek.co.uk/

National Beading Week was started by the Beadworkers Guild in Britain. It has spread worldwide! The Blog, Bead Love supports this with a project to make a Magic Chain by Heather Kingsley Heath.

Upcoming Events For Beaders!

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As an artist I usually check out a venue before I become a vendor unless someone recommends it. But as you know there are no guarantees that the next one will be a hit! But it gives you an opportunity to talk to other artists, even make a few friends. So here are some upcoming events you may check out or have enough time to apply.

7/22-7/26 LA Gift Show-LA Convention. This is for retailers but if you have two forms of business ID (Letterhead, business card, business checks, retail license or business license) you can attend. Since I incorporate one-of-a-kind items in my jewelry, I will certainly find them there.

7/28-7/30 Bead and Design Show– Hilton Pasadena

7/30-7/31 Malibu Art Festival, Malibu Civic Center

8/6-8/7 San Diego Bead Bazaar, Scottish Rite Center, San Diego

8/10-8/26 California Open Exposition– Bergamont Station, Santa Monica

8/14 Hillcrest City Festival, San Diego, Uptown District of Hillcrest

8/14 Carlsbad Arts In The Village-State & Grand Streets, Carlsbad

8/19-8/21 Gem Faire, Scottish Rite Center, San Diego

8/26-8/28 Gem Faire, Costa Mesa

8/26-8/28 Fiesta La Ballona, Veterans Park Culver City

9/25 Abbott Kinney Festival, Abbott Kinney Blvd, Venice

9/30-10/2 Harvest Festival, Ventura County Fairgrounds

10/7-10/9 Pasadena Festival of the Arts

10/8-10/9 Fall Art Show, Moorpark, Studio City

10/30 The Bead Society Bazaar, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Culver City

11/11-11/13 Contemporary Craft Market, Pasadena Convention Center

11/12-11/13 American Indian Arts Marketplace at the Autry, Autry at Griffith Park

11/12-11/13 Jackalope Arts & Craft Fair, Pasadena Central Park (2nd round of juried application deadline Aug 26)

See our ongoing Bead Events page for lists of bazaars, fairs, art shows, etc.!

By Sylvia Humphrey