South Jersey Bead Society upcoming events

2026 Beads of Courage Snowflake Fundraiser (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

2026 Beads of Courage

Annual Snowflake Kit Fundraiser

Deadline to Order Kit: November 30th

Bead along with us again this year to raise funds for

The 2026 project is another beautiful snowflake ornament designed by Nicki Russo of Madison Made Jewelry.

Proceeds benefit children coping with serious illness as they use beads to record and describe their courageous healing journey.

The snowflake kit price is $10 while supplies last

(add $3 s/h per kit for online mail orders.)

When kits are sold out, you can purchase the supply list and instructions for only $5.

"Register" to buy your kit for in-person pick-up or mailing.

Instructions are emailed to all who purchase.

To purchase more than one kit, scroll down on the "Registration" page; at the bottom is a "Guest" box; enter the additional number of kits you would like to purchase.

The total number of kits is shown at the top of the page.

Contact Johanna Zitto to make pick-up arrangements or if you have questions.

Can’t participate but would like to make a donation to Beads of Courage? Click Donations on the Menu Bar and enter "Beads of Courage Donation" in the Comments box.

Thank you for your support!

2026 SJBS Member Appreciation Holiday Party! (03 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

SJBS Member Appreciation

Holiday Party 2026!

Come gather December 3rd with fellow members in the

FAC for food and festivities!

This is an in-person, current members-only event (click here to join SJBS)

Festivities for members who choose to participate:

* Beauties/Beasties Swap

- select a full tube of good quality seed beads (a lovely one for Beauties and less-lovely one for Beasties)

- wrap each one separately.

The Beauties go into one basket and the Beasties go into another.

Those who participate will get to draw a surprise

Beauty and/or Beasty to add to your collection!

* Earring/Pendant Exchange

- make a pair of Earrings and/or a Pendant

(not religious-themed)

- wrap each one separately.

The Earrings go into one basket and the Pendants go into another.

Those who participate will get to draw a surprise gift of Earrings and/or a Pendant!

NOTE: You must register by November 23rd to assure ample food.

Dinner selections may include:

Cheese Tray, Salads, Grilled Salmon, Cheese Lasagna, Eggplant, Mac & Cheese, Grilled Veggies, Mini Rolls,

Gourmet Cookies, Mini Pastries, Soda and Water.

NOTE: this meeting is in-person for SJBS members only.

Not a member?

See Membership Information Benefits and How to Join

2027 Monthly Meeting January 7: Square Stitch Chevron Bracelet (07 Jan 2027)

Thu, 07 Jan 2027 23:30:00 GMT

Meeting Agenda - Jan. 7th

Bead Education: Square Stitch!

Welcome - meet in the Family Activity Center (FAC)
SJBS Updates
Bead Education - Square Stitch Chevron Bracelet
Door Prize drawing
Wrap Up

Using the Chevron Square Stitch bracelet tutorial with gracious

permission of Off The Beaded Path owner/teacher Kelly Dale, polish

your square stitch skill!

The tutorial is available to SJBS members for download from the website: Bead Education and Other Projects

Handouts will not be provided at the meeting.

Supply List to make the Square Stitch Chevron bracelet:

Sz 11 round seed beads or Delica beads in five (5) different colors approx. 180 beads per color (for best results, use all the same brand, e.g. TOHO or Miyuki)

Thread of choice

Sz 10 or 12 beading needle

Scissors

Clasp of choice

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