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IMPORTANT MAY 2026 UPDATES:
Our monthly Program meeting on Tuesday, May 12 will be in the Charlestown Retirement Community (Charlestown Square Building, Gallery at 715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228). We recommend arriving early at 6:30pm to enjoy time connecting and sharing in our potluck (finger foods). The Program meeting starts promptly at 7:00pm.
Our classes on Saturday, May 16 and Thursday, May 21 will be in The Capitoline Center (Classroom A at 8360 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043). Parking is located at the Court House Lot off Court House Drive.
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
Save the Date! Our next Program meeting is Tuesday, May 12. Please contact bbsmemberchair@gmail.com to join us online!
Check out our upcoming May 2026 classes!
The June 2026 Bead Challenge is Glass. Seed beads may be used in entries, but cannot be the main glass element in the entries.
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…
Thank you to our volunteers serving at:
Best Bead Show
Elkridge Library Class
Hope Lodge
Miller Library Display Case
Our Monthly Programs
Program Speakers:
Sue Burney
Betsy Youngquist
Make & Take Teachers:
Jessah Tiemens
Paulette Privott
Gay Durland