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Welcome to the San Diego

Bead Society

The San Diego Bead Society is a dynamic community for all those who are passionate about beading and bead-related arts. We have monthly meetings that can take place as Zoom calls or in-person sessions that include but are not limited to jewelry making classes, open beading, potlucks, artist presentations/lectures, and more!

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Here's the Bea'd Buzz

  • May 16th bead society meeting - open beading!

  • May 18th outreach opportunity 5:00pm - SDBS hosting a class at the Rancho Bernardo Library

  • June 10-14th SDBS hosting a table on the first week of the county fair from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

  • June 20th Meeting in the Rehearsal Room - Mid-year bead sale with beads, stringing material (chain, leather cord, and more), and a $1.00 table. Bring a project, socialize, and shop.

  • June 10-14th Bead Society exhibiting at the fair

Upcoming Events

  • May Bead Society Meeting
    May Bead Society Meeting
    Sat, May 16
    Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
    May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
    Meetings are not just for members of the San Diego Bead Society; they are an open invitation for everyone—friends, family, and fellow craft enthusiasts—to join us in celebrating our shared passion for creativity and connection.
  • June Bead Society Meeting
    June Bead Society Meeting
    Sat, Jun 20
    Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
    Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
    Meetings are not just for members of the San Diego Bead Society; they are an open invitation for everyone—friends, family, and fellow craft enthusiasts—to join us in celebrating our shared passion for creativity and connection.
  • Sherry  Serafini’s Siren of the Sea
    Sherry  Serafini’s Siren of the Sea
    Sat, Aug 15
    Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
    Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
    Sherry Serafini's "Siren of the Sea Necklace" features a central seahorse focal made from a metal stamping, accented by flat-back seashells, star charms, and long beaded fringe "tentacles" tipped with shells.
  • Cindy Holsclaw Moons of Saturn workshop (paid class)
    Cindy Holsclaw Moons of Saturn workshop (paid class)
    Sat, Sep 19
    Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
    Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
    Colorful Czech Saturn beads take the stage alongside matching beaded beads in this otherworldly necklace. The focal piece combines right-angle weave (RAW) and prismatic right-angle weave (PRAW) stitches with a little bit of wirework to encase a Saturn bead inside several arcs of beadwork.
San Diego Bead Society

About San Diego
Bead Society

The San Diego Bead Society is a non-profit organization that provides the San Diego community with an educational resource in the artistic, historical, and inter cultural significance of beads and related crafts.


The Bead Society is dedicated to fostering creativity and camaraderie among bead enthusiasts. Our community welcomes beaders of all levels, from beginners to experienced artisans. We organize engaging events,
workshops and gatherings to share knowledge and inspire creativity in the art of beading.

We typically meet on the third Saturday 
of the month at this location:

 

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC). 
4126 Executive Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037

 

Please check our calendar to find out more about our meetings and what to expect.  
Membership not required for meetings! We would love for you to join us FREE.

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SDBS membership not required for 2026!

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Our Mailing Address:

San Diego Bead Society
P. O. Box 17560
San Diego, California 92117

Our Meeting Address:

Lawrence Family Jewish
Community Center (JCC). 
4126 Executive Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037

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