Events

Upcoming NWBS Meetings

Third Thursday of each month at 7pm (except July and Aug)

Greenwood Masonic Lodge

7910 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle

Click here for driving directions

 

There is free parking 1/2 block west after 6pm at the St. John School playground.

 

 

Thursday, May 15th                                        Larry Scott

The renowned glass beadmaker and new author talks about his new book, The Masters: Glass Beads: Major Works by Leading Artists, and what it took to pull it all together.  The art of glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity during the past decade - and the book’s inspiring, exquisitely fashioned examples reveal exactly why. Whether showcasing faces, animals, or flowers, these beads exhibit incredible detail and gorgeous color.  If you haven’t heard Larry speak before, you’re in for a treat.  Expect an insightful, lively and humorous look at the publishing industry and the world of modern glass beads.

 

 

Thursday, June 19th                                       Laurie Hall

 “In my mind, what I was making as jewelry has always been sculpture. In the art jewelry world, I am known for creating strong sculptural narrative pieces that incorporate incidents from my life and from the American experience. My work is graphic, bold, and deals with content. The compositions present issues without making a judgment or taking a side. Initially, I chose to work with jewelry because it enabled me to make art and also to use the human body as an armature for reporting that art.” 

 

Art jeweler and teacher, Laurie Hall studied under the renowned jewelry artist and NWBS founding member Ramona Solberg at the UW.  Laurie holds a B.A. Degree from Willamette University and a M.A.T. from the University of Washington. Her jewelry is published in several art books and included in collections at The American Craft Museum, The Tacoma Art Museum, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, King County Arts Collection, Washington State Art Commission collection.

 

 

Other NWBS Events

 

Northwest Bead Society Bead Retreat

October 17, 18 & 19, 2008

The Retreat Center at Camp Burton, Vashon Island, WA

Announcement and Registration Form

*Please be sure to fill out the entire form and send to the address listed on the form

 

Northwest Bead Society Annual Picnic

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Location TBA

 

 

NWBS Seed Bead Group

Third Sunday of every month at 10:30am
Maplewood Rock & Gem Club
8802 196th St SW, Edmonds

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Each meeting, a member, or a guest speaker, will teach a new stitch, technique,
project, or medium. The next meetings will feature:

 

2008 Schedule
5/18: Bead Crochet-- Janet, Linda
6/22: Freeform Peyote (& other stitches?)-- Patricia, Linda
7/27: To Be Scheduled
8/24: To Be Scheduled
9/28: To Be Scheduled
10/26: To Be Scheduled
12/07: Holiday Program-- Gift Exchange, Challenge Reveal, Develop 2009

There will be a break for a potluck lunch and a show & tell. Please bring your creations – it often generates ideas for future programs! At the end of the meeting, the presenter will throw out a challenge project to work on during month. It's not mandatory, but is great fun.

To get the “buzz” on this group, visit the “Seedbeaders” group (not to be confused with "Seedbeads") on Yahoo. A supply list for the next project is posted a few weeks in advance.

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