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Founded over 30 years ago, in Maryland, the Baltimore Bead Society is a regional arts guild composed of bead enthusiasts, creative artists, and jewelry designers.
Through our monthly meetings and classes & workshops, our members share our common interests in all forms of beading, varied jewelry-making techniques, and in the history and culture of beading throughout the world.
We supply an inclusive, supportive and social environment for all of our programs.
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, September through June, at 7:00 pm.
All visitors are welcome. If you are interested in attending a virtual meeting, please email the BBS Membership Chair at bbsmemberchair@gmail.com for the meeting link. After two meetings, we hope you will become a member.
We are a federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Latest News
Our next Baltimore Bead Society meeting is on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. It will be held at the Charlestown Conference Center.
See the Email from our President, Stephanie DeAbreu, for the directions to the Charlestown Conference Center.
There will be a Potluck starting at 7pm. Please signup by clicking on the Potluck Signup Sheet below:
In the meantime check out the Spring Glass Challenge entries and winners!
Save the date! The Best Bead Show is coming to the Howard County Fairgrounds 24-25 October 2026! Volunteer and Meet us at the entrance & at our Membership table.
2026 Thank You…
We had so much fun making Bead Boards at Ann Lesnik’s class on May 16th!
Thank you to our volunteers serving at:
Best Bead Show
Elkridge Library Classes
Hope Lodge
Miller Library Display Case
Our Monthly Programs
Program Speakers:
Betsy Youngquist
Kay White
Sue Burney
Teachers:
Ann Lesnik
Gay Durland
Jessah Tiemens
Joni White
Paulette Privott