South Jersey Bead Society upcoming events

2026 Monthly Meeting September 3: Welcome Back! (03 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Meeting Agenda

Welcome - Meet in the FAC for Pizza and other Goodies!!

SJBS Updates
- Vote Beth Bowman in as SJBS Secretary
- Meet and greet the 2026/2027 Board
- Plans for 2026/2027 events and classes
- Renew your membership Membership Information Benefits and How to Join, and explore our Facebook Page
Show and Tell - inspire others with your recent creations!
Bead Along - bring a project-in-progress
2026 Beads of Courage Snowflake Kits kick-off!
Door Prize drawing
Wrap Up

NOTE: this meeting is Hybrid, both in person and on Zoom.

Zoom link is emailed to members only. Not a member?

See Membership Information Benefits and How to Join

2026 Monthly Meeting October 8: Fringe Stitch (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Meeting Agenda - Oct. 8th (Note: date change)

Opening Remarks
SJBS Updates
Bead Education - Fringe Stitch Technique
TRUNK SHOW! All items only $2!! Bring a bag!
Door Prize drawing
Wrap Up

Make a new Fringe Stitch bracelet or necklace for Fall

and/or shop the SJBS TRUNK SHOW!

Luscious seed bead colors and much more!

All items only $2! Be sure to bring a tote!

Allie of Potomac Beads will guide us step-by-step

in her YouTube video using Fringe Stitch to create a

bracelet. Fringe is a very versatile stitch used for earrings,

adorning bead embroidery, and much more!

The tutorials and supply list are available to SJBS members for download from the website:

Bead Education and Other Projects

Handouts will not be provided at the meeting.

BYOB (bring your own beads) and/or find goodies from the Trunk Show. Supply List for a bracelet:

Sz 8 round seed beads approx. 3 grams

Sz 11 round seed beads approx. 5 grams

Assorted Czech glass shaped beads approx. 75 beads

Button and 4mm round bead for clasp

One G nylon, DragonThread, or thread of choice

Sz 10 beading needle

Scissors, mat, thread burner.

NOTE: this meeting is Hybrid, both in person and on Zoom.

Zoom link is emailed to members only. 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.