Program and Workshop Schedule

Join us via Zoom or in person. Check our FaceBook page or your email for details on how to join us for virtual or hybrid Meetings, Bead-Ins, Lunch & Beads and other events (EDT Eastern Time for US/Canada)

VISIT REGULARLY TO SEE UPDATES AND NEW EVENTS. Note: The first visit to a Member’s Meeting, Bead-In OR Lunch & Bead is free, you need to become a member to attend subsequent events. For a workshop, non-members pay an extra $30 that can be applied towards the membership fee.

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January Meeting – Russian Leaves Workshop

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

Members Meeting & Demo Learn the new technique "St.Petersburg Russian Leaves" with BDI's own Victoria Bezpalko and Penny Schindler. In this mini-workshop, participants will explore a St. Petersburg stitch. By […]

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 […]

February Meeting – History of French Beaded Flowers

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

Members Meeting & Lecture Presented by by Lauren Harpster and Karin LaPann The primary presenter, Lauren, will be brought to us live on screen. Karin and Lauren will talk about […]

February Workshop – French Beaded Flowers

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

Let's Make French Beaded Flowers Presented by Karin LaPann following Lauren Harpster's Tutorials In this workshop Karin will teach based on Lauren Harpster's tutorials. Come back to see a more […]

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 […]

Cancelled – March Meeting Netted Rope Bracelet

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

Due to the current situation with the Corona Virus and the temporary closing of LCC location, BDI events for March are cancelled. We will reassess the situation for April. Members […]

Cancelled – March Bead-In at LCC

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

Due to the current situation with the Corona Virus and the temporary closing of LCC location, BDI events for March are cancelled. We will reassess the situation for April. On […]

April Meeting Introduction to Polymer Clay

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

Members Meeting & Lecture We are excited to present a lecture on polymer clay. Come back for a description of this evening's lecture at our regular monthly meeting. There may […]

April 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 […]

Virtual May Meeting Making Your Own Video Tutorial

Via Zoom

Members Meeting & Demonstration Presented by Sarah Beardslee via Zoom Sarah Beardslee has been designing jewelry and beaded gifts for 13 years. The creative process feeds her soul. By sharing […]

May Bead-In on Zoom

Via Zoom

Join us for this month's Bead-in! On the last Saturday of each month* BDI hosts a Bead-In. Members and guests have an opportunity to work on a project that's already […]

2020 June Virtual Meeting and Dinner

Via Zoom

On June 17 our BDI Members Dinner will be held via Zoom 6:30 - 9:00. We also have a presentation from the BeadFX bead store from Toronto, Canada Hi, Here's […]

June Bead-In on Zoom

Via Zoom

Join us for this month's Bead-In! On the last Saturday of each month* BDI hosts a Bead-In. Members and guests have an opportunity to work on a project that's already […]

July Workshop Kumihimo and Wire Wrap Necklace

Via Zoom

SUMMER MOON NECKLACE Virtual workshop with Yin Guang This workshop offers an opportunity to learn or perfect a number of skills, as you make this beautiful summer necklace. You will […]

July Bead-In on Zoom

Join us for this month's Bead-In! On the last Saturday of each month* BDI hosts a Bead-In. Members and guests have an opportunity to work on a project that's already […]

August Zoom Bead-In

Via Zoom

Join us for this month's Zoom Bead-In! On the last Saturday of each month* BDI hosts a Bead-In. Members and guests have an opportunity to work on a project that's […]

September 3 Thursday Lunch & Bead

Via Zoom

ZOOM LUNCH & BEAD - New Event! Noon - 1:00 pm The Thursday Zoom Lunch & Bead is an opportunity to take a break in your day to bead with […]

September 17 Thursday Lunch & Bead

Via Zoom

ZOOM LUNCH & BEAD - New Event! Noon - 1:00 pm The Thursday Zoom Lunch & Bead is an opportunity to take a break in your day to bead with […]

September Zoom Bead-In

Via Zoom

ZOOM Monthly Bead-In 1:00 pm - 3 pm The last Saturday afternoon of each month is a time for Members & guests to get together to bead and socialize. Participants […]

October 1 Thursday Lunch & Bead

Via Zoom

ZOOM LUNCH & BEAD - New Event! Noon - 1:00 pm The Thursday Zoom Lunch & Bead is an opportunity to take a break in your day to bead with […]

October 8 Lunch & Bead

Via Zoom

LUNCH & BEAD - New Event! Thursday, October 8 Noon - 1:00 pm Looking for a break in your day? Here it is. Join us for virtual lunch and beading […]

42nd Bead Affaire Shopping has been extended!

via BoothCentral

You can still visit and purchase until 11/14 via BoothCentral! Missed the live virtual Bead Affaire on 10/17? Attended but couldn’t visit all the vendors? You can still visit all […]

October 22 Thursday Lunch & Bead

Via Zoom

ZOOM LUNCH & BEAD - New Event! Noon - 1:00 pm The Thursday Zoom Lunch & Bead is an opportunity to take a break in your day to bead with […]

  • PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS ARE POSTED ON THE BDI FACEBOOK PAGE.
  • Via Zoom or hybrid at present. Check each event online for date and time. Programs, workshops, locations, and details are available on our website: www.beadesignerintl.org/events/
  • In order to avoid last minute scrambling, a deadline is posted for each event RSVP or Registration. You must RSVP or Register individually for each event you wish to attend. Your RSVP or Registration can only be received by clicking on the appropriate button, in advance of the stated deadline (the link won’t work after the deadline).
  • If you think you are missing an email please check your spam folder. If there is still a problem, contact programming@beadesignerintl.org in advance.
  • Please note that BDI’s Annual Members Meeting and Dinner, scheduled for June, is free for paid members.

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