2010 What's happening at the Bead Society

Check back regularly to see what's going on at the bead society

All BSV monthly meetings start at 10am. After socialising for a while, we have a short update on what's happening then usually start the business of the day around 11am

Monthly meetings are held at

• Carnegie Library, Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie, Melways ref 68, J4
• The Shearers Arms Gallery, 202 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West

At Carnegie we are in the Boyd room, which is on the first floor (lift available). There is good access to public transport and ample parking.

At Geelong we are in the room at the rear of the gallery

February

• Geelong Meeting 7th, Finishings, bring unfinished bead work and any finding you want to know how to use
• Carnegie Meeting 14th, Spiral Rope technique, bring size 8 and 11 seed beads and usual beading kit* Notes 50c each

March

• Geelong Meeting 7th, Spiral Rope technique, bring size 8 and 11 seed beads and usual beading kit* Notes 50c each
• Carnegie Meeting 14th, Variations on Spiral Rope 2 hour class, max 12 students, $10 fee, booking essential

April

• Geelong Meeting 4th,
• Carnegie Meeting 11th General Beading and UFO's

May

• Geelong Meeting 2nd,
• Carnegie Meeting 9th, Right Angle Weave Basics, bring size 8 or 11 seed beads and usual beading kit* Notes 50c each

June

• Geelong Meeting 6th,
• Carnegie Meeting 13th, Right Angle Weave Advanced, bring size 8 or 11 seed beads and usual beading kit* Notes 50c each
• Winter Workshops, June 26th and 27th, class info available in March Connect

July

• Geelong Meeting 4th,
• Carnegie Meeting 11th, talk, tba

August

• Geelong Meeting 1st,
• Carnegie Meeting 8th, AGM, general beading and UFO's

September

• Geelong Meeting 5th,
• Carnegie Meeting 12th, Chain Maille, jumprings and 2 pairs of flat nose pliers, Notes 50c each

October

• Geelong Meeting 3rd, basic wire connections, 18g wire, wire cutters, flat and round nose pliers, Notes 50c each
• Carnegie Meeting 10th,

November

• Geelong Meeting 7th,
• No Carnegie Meeting this month
• Melbourne Bead Expo 12th to 14th

December

• Geelong Meeting 5th,
• Carnegie Meeting 12th, Christmas project

January 2011

• Bead Retreat, date tba

*usual kit comprises, beading needle, prefered beading thread, beading mat or board, scissors and any thing else that helps you work

** bring along your beading, work on any unfinished projects or get help from a fellow member if you are stuck on something.