The Bead Challenge is a competition where entrants are all given an identical set of beads. With these beads the challenge is for the entrants to create a beaded piece, the only rules are that all the beads must be used although more can be added if required.
Beads for 2010 challenge
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This year there are 2 prizes,

1st Prize - $500, as voted by Guest judge

1st Prize - $300 as voted by the general public at The Melbourne Bead Expo.

 

 

Pictures of all entries available now

Take a look at the entries and be inspired at the talented people that created such a range of pieces from the same base set of beads.
Congratulations to the 2011 Winners

 

Judged Vote Popular Vote

First: Jan Cahill

First: Jan Cahill

Second: Joanne Ivy

Second: Glenda McNaughton

Third: Meg Seller

Third: Ruth Davies

Commended: Glenda McNaughton

Fourth: Meg Seller

Commended: Carmel Manley

Fifth: Carmel Manley

 

Membership enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to:
The Bead Society of Victoria, Inc.
PO Box 5312 Pinewood, VIC 3149.