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    • 07 Dec 2023
    • 6:00 PM
    • 06 Jun 2024
    • 7:00 PM
    • Katz JCC 1301 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
    Register

    NEW SCHOOL BEADED BOX

    by JULIA PRETL

    A Julia S. Pretl original design and creation, this intricate beaded New School box was generously donated by the artist to support SJBS education and community service initiatives. It is featured on the cover of her book Little Bead Boxes.

    The inspiration for her "New School" beaded box is Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher’s work using color and flattened patterning of interlocking forms, which became his favorite theme.

    The complexity of Julia Pretl’s New School beaded box design, coupled with pops of color that delineate the fishes’ eyes and change in direction, aptly represent her unique body of work.

    This New School box constructed entirely of beads measures approximately 3” x 2” W x 3” H. It features a reinforced hemmed neck for stability and a lid with inner walls that securely seat it in place on the box. Value:  $400

    About the Artist…

    Julia S. Pretl is a renowned bead artist, best known for her innovative, intricately patterned, multi-dimensional beaded boxes and vessels designs.

    Creative since early childhood, she studied graphic design and illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Soon after, she discovered a passion for bead weaving, and eventually combined these talents as a way to teach others through workshops, patterns, and her ever-popular books: Little Bead Boxes and Julia Pretl’s Big Book of Beadwork.

    Julia resides in Baltimore MD. See more of her work at: https://juliapretl.com

    Drawing on June 6, 2024,

    You need not be present to win.   

    $5 per ticket, 5 tickets for $20, in person or online

    Last day to order tickets online is June 1, 2024


    All proceeds to benefit the South Jersey Bead Society. 

    No substitution of prize will be made and no cash will be given in lieu of the prize.

    License #: RA-23-0053 ID# 29-5-39869




    • 04 Apr 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Katz JCC 1301 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 and Zoom

    Meeting Agenda


    • Opening Remarks
    • SJBS Updates 
    • Bead Education: Our salute to Spring continues! 

             Last month we made a Star Flower with Patti Parker. 

            This month’s project is Russian Leaves, courtesy of

            Jill Wiseman, using diagonal peyote stitch.


             The tutorial is available on our SJBS Bead Educational Projects webpage.

    • Show & Tell
    • Door Prize
    • Wrap Up


    Supply List:

    • Size 11 round seed beads in 1 color (1 gram)
    • Size 11 Delicas in 1 color (1 gram)
    • One G thread or 6 lb. Fireline, beading needle and a mat.

    • 02 May 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Katz JCC 1301 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 and Zoom

    Meeting Agenda

    • Opening Remarks
    • SJBS Updates
    • Election of Officers

    • SJBS Flea Market Fair
    • Free Food
    • Door Prize
    • Wrap Up 



    • 18 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • TBD
    • 15
    Register

    Angela Panna's 

    A wearable beaded necklace will invite the student to learn three different techniques. The rope consists of beaded netting, the Navettes are surrounded by peyote, and the face by bead embroidery. The project is suitable for Advanced Novice to Advanced students.

    Angela has been a long-time bead enthusiast and South Jersey Bead Society member. She last taught for SJBS in May of 2022. She has given classes at various venues, including other bead societies. Through the years she has elevated her expertise to a high design and teaching level.

    Kit price: The cost of the kit is $42.00. It comes in 3 colorways. 1. Rose gold with smaller pale pink navettes and a larger complimentary green navette 2. Bright gold with smaller jewel-tone aqua navettes and a larger amber navette. 3. Silver with smaller jet black navettes and a larger ruby red navette. 

    Class price: $55 SJBS members $85 Nonmembers

    Class size is limited, Registration deadline is May 4, 2024 






    • 25 Oct 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • 27 Oct 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Malvern House, 315 S Warren Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
    • 5
    Register

    2024 Bead Retreat with Kassie Shaw!

    October 25-27, 2024

    Kassie Shaw is a renowned bead weaving expert from western North Carolina. Her style is down to earth and wearable but she also loves to make bold pieces with lots of contrast and pops of color.

     Kassie was first attracted to making      jewelry twenty years ago as a project for  an arts elective in college. Soon after, she  discovered seed beads and off loom bead  weaving. A former Designer of the Year,  her work has been featured in and on the  cover of Beadwork Magazine. She is also  recognized as a Starman Beads Trend-  setter Designer. Kassie’s book  Beadweaving Beyond the Basics is now a classic. See more of her prolific work, kits and  tutorials at https://beadingbutterfly.com 

     Kassie announced new projects for Bead Retreat!


     Dragon Scale Bracelet

     is a dimensional netted rope using

     2-hole  triangle beads and 2-hole  diamond beads on memory wire.


     Two additional variations of the design,  a bangle bracelet and one with a clasp,  will also be provided.


     Galaxy Star Orb is a fabulous 3-dimensional design glowing with  multiple colors of super duos and size 11º seed beads. Kassie  uses negative space  throughout the beaded  structure to  create illusions of  planets  and stars.

     Special Promo: Kassie will offer a 10% discount on kit refills, and

    a 20% discount on patterns for SJBS Bead Retreat students!


     Kits: Kits will be available for the Galaxy Star Orb in 2 color ways.

        Kit price TBD. Also, complete Supply Lists will be                            emailed in advance to all confirmed registrants. 

     Venue: The Malvern Retreat House in the placid hills of  Malvern PA. The  well-kept grounds, facility cleanliness, spacious accommodations, very  good food, and bucolic setting are sure to offer a memorable experience.  All rooms in this year’s campus building are single rooms only.

     Earlybird Registration Special by April 15th:*

      Registration includes project instructions, weekend overnight accommodations, and five meals:

    Earlybird Single room $475

    * $100 deposit due by April 15th; balance of full payment due by

      June 15th.

     Regular Registration after April 15th:**

    Registration includes project instructions, weekend overnight accommodations, and five meals:

    Single room $525

    ** payment in full due by September 15th.

     Cancellation Policy.

    Last date to cancel with a refund is July 15th. 

    Please Note: 

      • Space is limited to twenty-five (25) registrants.

      • SJBS Bead Retreat is a members-only event. To join, click here:

         https://www.southjerseybeadsociety.org/sys/website/?pageId=1029838

      • SJBS appreciates that designers/instructors put a great deal of work     into their creations, patterns, and illustrations. Unethical use, sharing and/or distribution breaches the SJBS Code of Conduct:

         https://www.southjerseybeadsociety.org/sys/website/?pageId=1394269  Noncompliance may result in membership termination.


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