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Copyright © 2007-2012.  The Niagara Bead Society, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Meetings

From September to June, meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month.

The location is the Bankers Room at the Centennial Library, Church Street, St. Catharines.  Doors open at 6:30 PM and meetings start promptly at 7:00 PM consisting of announcements, old and new business, show & tell of member’s work, raffle, the evenings’ program, and socializing.

The program can include anything from: trunk shows by outside artists and members, mini workshops to learn a new skill, projects, lectures, demonstrations, and idea exchanges.

The wide range of work that our many talented and creative members bring to show & tell at meetings serves as an inspiration to all beaders.

Membership

Niagara Bead Society is open to all those who have an appreciation (either private or professional) of beads, their manufacture techniques, and their application. We welcome all levels of interest and experience - there is a place for everyone. We are always happy to see new faces, so please come join us. You can check us out as a $5 “pay at the door” guest.

Why Join? / Membership Benefits

 •  Interesting, informative and fun monthly meetings
 •  Network with other bead “fanatics” to expand your knowledge and resources
 •  Discounts to select area bead shops (and some out-of-town ones, too)
 •  Monthly updates on area bead-related events
 •  Access to the Niagara Bead Society lending library: material to enhance your skills  and interests
 •  Member’s Gallery: photos of your work featured on our website
 •  Participate in the raffle each month
 •  Studio Tours
 •  Voting Privileges
 •  Bead Retreat
 •  Niagara Bead Society Bead Challenge: each year entries are invited from all members, whatever their ability in a themed challenge
 •  Beading Circle: some of our members host a small group that gets together weekly to work on projects and share quality time together.  If you’d like to start or join one, let us know.
 •  A forum to share your work, your challenges, and your successes where you can feel comfortable to express your creativity.

February 1, 2012 Meeting:

Members and non-members are welcome to join us at the next meeting of the Niagara Bead Society, which will be held on Wednesday, February 1st,  2012 at 7:00 pm in the Bankers' Room at the Central Library in St. Catharines.

Brenda Toth will be teaching the 3D Beaded Heart pendant project.

Based on your experience in beading, select your skill level preference and bring the materials accordingly:

Advanced Level

3D Beaded Heart Pendant

Materials:
- 37 4mm crystal bicones
- 1 package of delicas (#11 Japanese beads)
- to make a bail: wire guardian (this is a u-shaped tube), or french bullion
- fireline or powerpro
- 2 needles
- beading mat
- scissors
- optional: magnifying glass, portable light
- not optional: patience

Beginner Level

Quick & Easy Beaded Heart

Materials:
- 21 4mm crystal bicones
- tiny matching seed beads to make a bail for hanging
- fireline or powerpro
- needle
- beading mat
- scissors
- optional: magnifying glass, portable light