The Bead Society of Great Britain, (formed in September 1989), is a subscription-based, non-profitmaking, non-commercial venture run by a permanent Team who work voluntarily.

The Society is open to all those who have an appreciation, either private or professional, of beads ancient and modern, of all shapes, sizes, materials and colours; their techniques of manufacture, and their application.

Members receive four issues per year of the highly-acclaimed Bead Society Newsletter, a colourful and informative journal packed with articles (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter editions).

The Society currently holds four-five meetings each year - two-three lectures/workshops, an AGM and a Bead Fair. We have a varied programme of courses, lectures and meetings, most are FREE to members. Members also receive FREE admission to the Society's Annual Bead Fair.

The Society numbers among its members private collectors, researchers, dealers, jewellery makers, bead embroiderers, beadwork weavers (on- and off-loom), makers of beads, and many others - so there's a place for everyone!

LATEST NEWS
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Posted 2 June 2009
Annual Beadfair Sun 4 October 2009
Apologies to all those who have booked a table at the Annual Bead Fair, please be assured that the Fair is on Sunday 4 October, not Saturday 3 October as shown in your confirmation letter.

Posted 24 April 2009
2009 Renewal Stickers
Apologies these were not sent out as usual with the Spring Newsletter (95). They will be going out with Newsletter 96 (Summer 09).

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15-16 August
Bursary Bead Workshop