BEADESIGNER INTERNATIONAL

The New England Bead Society

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BACK TO BASICS WITH PEYOTE

LEXART Lexington Arts and Crafts Society (formerly LACS) 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, United States

The September meeting of Beadesigner International will take place at The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society (LACS), 130 Waltham Street; Lexington, MA 02421. At the September general meeting, a long time BDI member and seed bead teacher will present Back to Basics with Peyote Stitch in preparation for the Component Extravaganza workshop offered by Sleepless […]

Free – $5.00

THE BEAD AFFAIRE

Armenian Cultural and Educational Center 47 Nichols Ave, Watertown, MA, United States

Please come see what long-time vendors, as well as new vendors, have to offer. If you can only attend one show this fall, please make it the Bead Affaire. We appreciate your support!

$6.00

February Bead-In

Lexington Community Center (LCC) - Room 230-232 39 Marrett Road, LEXINGTON, MA, United States

Note: The Metal Jewelry and Component Workshop previously scheduled at this time is being moved to a later date.  Stay tuned for more info! Escape the snow and spend some time with your fellow Beaders at our February Bead-In. BDI's Bead-In provides an opportunity to work on the old or new project of your choice […]

May – Trunk Show and Bead Design Challenge with Kabela Design

Lexington Community Center (LCC) - Commander’s Office, Room 242 39 Marrett Rd,, Lexington, MA, United States

Bead Design Challenge Kabela Design will be presenting a bead challenge! They will pass out Kabela pieces, which will include a focal bead or ornament, chain and findings. Members should bring their own tools and any beads, fibers, seed beads etc. they would like to use to create a piece. Participants will be given 30-45 […]

June Member Dinner and 30th Anniversary Celebration

Lexington Community Center (LCC) 39 Marrett Rd (Route 2A), Lexington, MA, United States

Join us to celebrate at the end of the year Member Dinner and BDI's 30th anniversary BDI is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, with an evening of friends, food, fun, memories, and of course BEADS!!!   Mark June 21st on your calendars now - you won’t want to miss this!  We need you to RSVP […]

39th Bead Affaire

Armenian Cultural and Educational Center 47 Nichols Ave, Watertown, MA, United States

Do not miss our 39th Bead Affaire Show The Bead Affaire features over forty exhibitors selling an amazing range of beads, beaded jewelry and supplies. If you love beads and finished beaded jewelry, you won't want to miss it - it's New England's best bead show! It's much more than a bead sale. Nationally recognized […]

Fused Glass Beads Field Trip

There will be a field trip instead of the usual members meeting. it will be at Fiamma Glass in Waltham, MA. Fiamma glass is owned and operated entirely by working artists.  Our goal is to provide the skills, equipment, and knowledge to help create the best possible environment for people to explore glass working in […]

February Meet & Workshop – Russian Spiral Rope

Lexington Community Center (LCC) 39 Marrett Rd (Route 2A), Lexington, MA, United States

In this workshop we will work on the Russian Spiral rope. It is a variation of tubular netting. The rope is fun to make, easy to transform with simple change of the type or size of the beads. Russian Spiral can be used for necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Materials/tools to bring There will be NO […]

40th Bead Affaire

Armenian Cultural and Educational Center 47 Nichols Ave, Watertown, MA, United States

Do not miss our 40th Bead Affaire Show The Bead Affaire features over forty exhibitors selling an amazing range of beads, beaded jewelry and supplies. If you love beads and finished beaded jewelry, you won't want to miss it - it's New England's best bead show! It's much more than a bead sale. Nationally recognized […]

January Bead-In at LCC

Lexington Community Center (LCC) 39 Marrett Rd (Route 2A), Lexington, MA, United States

Join us for this month's Bead-In! On the last Saturday of each month* BDI hosts a Bead-In at the Lexington Community Center. Members and guests have an opportunity to work on a project that's already been started, or begin something new, while socializing with fellow bead lovers. The Bead-Ins feature a fifteen minute demo or […]

February Bead-In at LCC

Lexington Community Center (LCC) 39 Marrett Rd (Route 2A), Lexington, MA, United States

Join us for this month's Bead-In! On the last Saturday of each month* BDI hosts a Bead-In at the Lexington Community Center. Members and guests have an opportunity to work on a project that's already been started, or begin something new, while socializing with fellow bead lovers. The Bead-Ins feature a fifteen minute demo or […]

March Bead-In at LCC

Lexington Community Center (LCC) 39 Marrett Rd (Route 2A), Lexington, MA, United States

Join us for this month's Bead-In! On the last Saturday of each month* BDI hosts a Bead-In at the Lexington Community Center. Members and guests have an opportunity to work on a project that's already been started, or begin something new, while socializing with fellow bead lovers. The Bead-Ins feature a fifteen minute demo or […]

April Workshop – Bead Weaving with Ann Benson

Lexington Community Center (LCC) - Commander’s Office, Room 242 39 Marrett Rd,, Lexington, MA, United States

In this class you'll learn how to use the No-Finish Bracelet Loom, including: How to set up and warp the loom How to figure sizing Basic bead weaving techniques Basic fiber weaving techniques Options for closures and finishing Members: $20.00 class fee, if reserved before 4/8/19; $5.00 upcharge for late registration after 4/8/19. Non-members: Same […]

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  • Please note that BDI’s Annual Members Meeting and Dinner, scheduled for June, is free for paid members.

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