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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
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Our next Baltimore Bead Society meeting will be virtual via Zoom
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Register for Jessah Tiemens’
Evening Star Pendant Class
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Register for Cara Sue Richard’s
Threadpainting Workshop
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Our November Baltimore Bead Society meeting will be in person at Charleston and also available via Zoom
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Register for Joni White’s
Balls and Bars Bracelet Class
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Register for Barbara Svoboda’s Bead
Embroidery Brooch Workshop
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.
Check out the Spring 2026
Glass Challenge entries and winners!
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:
Sue Burney
Cara Sue Richard
Kay White
Betsy Youngquist
Teachers:
Ann Lesnik
Gay Durland
Jessah Tiemens
Joni White
Paulette Privott