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

Our next meeting will be held on January 18th in the Rehearsal Room.
Our Bonanza in November was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to clean, display, and sell our donation stash
Kaytee Sumida will be teaching a technique class for bead crochet. You will need to bring your own yarn, beads and crochet hook. A complete detail list will be on the next newsletter before the meeting.
Monica Vinci's class was moved to May 18th. See details below
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL! Make sure to go online and renew your membership, or be sure to see Michele before the meeting on January 18.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jan 18
Open Beading
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
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Jan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center , 4126Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Grab your UFOs and come to the JCC and let's bead together.
Sat, Feb 15
Turkish Mosaic lamps by Art Master Class
San Diego
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Feb 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
San Diego, 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Sign up and create stunning working Turkish Mosaic lamps at the JCC and watch your work light up a room with magnificent colors.
Sat, Mar 15
Cynthia Rutledge
At this time it is a Zoom class
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Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
At this time it is a Zoom class
This is bound to be a beautiful beaded piece of jewelry. This will be shown as soon as it is determined.
Sat, Apr 12
Cindy Holsclaw's Flutter Collection
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
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Apr 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center , 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Create a garden for your winged friends! Cindy's Flutter collection is beautiful variety of colors and very whimsical in components to create your own garden.
Sun, May 18
Monica Vinci's "Elena" Bracelet Class
Zoom Class
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May 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
Zoom Class
This beautiful bracelet comes in three color options and has an exquisite design. See below to see samples of her gold and green Elena bracelets. Zoom class from Pisa, Italy. May 18, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Individual Membership

$25.00

Every Year

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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.
Your first meeting is FREE and we would love for you to join us.

Become a SDBS member for 2024 and get $25.00 off most classes!

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.

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