South Jersey Bead Society upcoming events

SJBS Annual Raffle 2026 (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

SUNKEN TREASURE 'The Black Pearl'

by Helen McIntyre

A Helen McIntyre original design, the intricate beaded SUNKEN TREASURE 'The Black Pearl' was created exclusively for SJBS and generously gifted by the artist to support our education and community service initiatives.

SUNKEN TREASURE 'The Black Pearl' is an Octahedron with eight triangular faces. It was born from Helen's explorations using the Cellini Peyote technique with diverse geometric shapes (triangles, squares, pentagons). Her unique talents with shape combinations, color and bead size variations create the beautiful swirls, undulations and sparkle in this truly amazing piece.

SUNKEN TREASURE originally appeared in the UK Beadworkers Guild Journal, and won the vote for the readers' favorite project in the first 100 issues!

SUNKEN TREASURE 'The Black Pearl' is constructed entirely of beads and black pearls. It measures approximately 4- inches tip-to-tip in all directions. The bead loop hanger adds approximately 2-inches. Value: $400.

The artist resides in Knebworth, a village and civil parish in the north of Hertfordshire, England.

See more of her amazing creations in her Etsy shop.

Drawing on June 4, 2026.

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, 2026.

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-25-0070. ID# 29-5-39869

2026 Annual Auction (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join the fun at the SJBS Annual Auction

- our biggest fundraising event of the year!

Participate in-person or via Zoom to support SJBS educational programs, library, and community service activities.

Choose from many prizes for beaders and artisan jewelry lovers — handcrafted finished jewelry, designer kits with instructions, inspiration collections, and tools!

Click Here to See Prizes

Two ways to participate and buy tickets:

In person on June 4 at the Katz JCC: Check out the prizes and buy tickets on-site, then drop them in the brown bag of the item number(s) you hope to win. Allocate as many tickets per item as you wish.
Zoom: Check out the prizes, choose a Ticket Purchase option by 'registering' for this event, and pay by PayPal. Prior to the event, a SJBS Auction Committee member will email your ticket numbers, ask how you'd like to allocate them, then drop them in the brown bag of the item number(s) you would like to win.

The deadline to buy tickets online is May 29th.

Prize drawings begin promptly at 7:15 p.m. If your number matches the number drawn, you win that prize! This is a hybrid event, but you need not be present to win. Prizes will ship to U.S. addresses for a shipping and handling charge to be paid by lucky U.S. winners, unless pick-up arrangements can be made. No international shipping.

Questions: Please contact Lois Linker.

Whether in-person or Zoom, we look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support!

License # RA26-0010

July 18th UFO Day! (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Have FUN and Get Things Done at the SJBS UFO Day!

Is your UFO (UnFinished Objects), WIP (Works In Progress), PHD (Projects Half Done), or BEP (Bead Education Projects) stack growing?

Pick a project and bring it to UFO Day!

It’s a dedicated ‘bead in’ with SJBS kindred spirits to whittle down that stack.

Just bring whatever supplies you’ll need, along with your lunch, to the Camden County Library Voorhees.

There is no charge for the event, but you must register to ensure ample seating by July 15th!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Note: This is a SJBS Members-Only event. If you are not a member see Membership Information Benefits and How to Join

SJBS 2026 Bead Retreat with Cindy Holsclaw (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

2026 Bead Retreat with Cindy Holsclaw!

October 23-25, 2026

SJBS is delighted to welcome Cindy Holsclaw back to teach Bead Retreat 2026!

Cindy Holsclaw has always been fond of geometric structures. After many years of exploring these mathematical forms in modular origami, in 2006 she learned that they could be made with beads! From then on, she was hooked. In 2009 Cindy began writing patterns for her own designs, then dove into designing and teaching beadwork full-time.

With a background in academia and doctorate in biochemistry, Cindy takes an analytical approach to design, exploring different bead shapes and variations on established beading techniques. As an educator, Cindy challenges students to learn something new in every class. Read more about Cindy, her awards and publications here: https://www.beadorigami.com/

Cindy has two stunning projects in store for us...

Moons of Saturn necklace in 4 color ways:

Loops and Links necklace in 3 color ways:

KITS: Mandatory - Moons of Saturn $90; Loops and Links $65.

SKILL LEVEL: intermediate to advanced. Students should be familiar with CRAW and peyote stitch, and comfortable working with size 15° seed beads.

TRUNK SHOW and Special Promo: Cindy will offer 10% off of a purchase of five or more items on her website. Besides that, Cindy will be bringing a selection of trunk show kits that will be available to purchase, and many of these kits are not available on her website.

VENUE: The 2026 Bead Retreat will be held at the Hampton Inn in Absecon NJ. Single and double rooms are available.

Earlybird Registration Special by May 15th:*

Registration includes project instructions, weekend overnight accommodations, and meals Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast:

Earlybird Single Rate: $575

Earlybird Double Rate: $540

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

June 15th.

Regular Registration after May 15th:**

Registration includes project instructions, weekend overnight accommodations, and Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast:

Regular Single Rate: $650

Regular Double Rate: $615

** payment in full due by July 15th.

Cancellation Policy.

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

Please Note:

• Space is limited to twenty-two (22) registrants.

• SJBS Bead Retreat is a members-only event. Join or renew membership before registering to attend:

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/page-1394269 Noncompliance may result in membership termination.