South Jersey Bead Society upcoming events

SJBS 2026 Bead Retreat with Cindy Holsclaw (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

2026 Bead Retreat with Cindy Holsclaw!

October 23-25, 2026

SJBS is delighted to welcome Cindy Holsclaw back to teach Bead Retreat 2026!

Cindy Holsclaw has always been fond of geometric structures. After many years of exploring these mathematical forms in modular origami, in 2006 she learned that they could be made with beads! From then on, she was hooked. In 2009 Cindy began writing patterns for her own designs, then dove into designing and teaching beadwork full-time.

With a background in academia and doctorate in biochemistry, Cindy takes an analytical approach to design, exploring different bead shapes and variations on established beading techniques. As an educator, Cindy challenges students to learn something new in every class. Read more about Cindy, her awards and publications here: https://www.beadorigami.com/

Cindy has two stunning projects in store for us...

Moons of Saturn necklace in 4 color ways:

Loops and Links necklace in 3 color ways:

KITS: Mandatory - Moons of Saturn $90; Loops and Links $65.

SKILL LEVEL: intermediate to advanced. Students should be familiar with CRAW and peyote stitch, and comfortable working with size 15° seed beads.

TRUNK SHOW and Special Promo: Cindy will offer 10% off of a purchase of five or more items on her website. Besides that, Cindy will be bringing a selection of trunk show kits that will be available to purchase, and many of these kits are not available on her website.

VENUE: The 2026 Bead Retreat will be held at the Hampton Inn in Absecon NJ. Single and double rooms are available.

Earlybird Registration Special by May 15th:*

Registration includes project instructions, weekend overnight accommodations, and meals Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast:

Earlybird Single Rate: $575

Earlybird Double Rate: $540

* $100 deposit due by May 15th; balance of full payment due by

June 15th.

Regular Registration after May 15th:**

Registration includes project instructions, weekend overnight accommodations, and Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast:

Regular Single Rate: $650

Regular Double Rate: $615

** payment in full due by July 15th.

Cancellation Policy.

Last date to cancel with a refund is July 15th.

Please Note:

• Space is limited to twenty-two (22) registrants.

• SJBS Bead Retreat is a members-only event. Join or renew membership before registering to attend:

https://www.southjerseybeadsociety.org/sys/website/?pageId=1029838

• SJBS appreciates that designers/instructors put a great deal of work into their creations, patterns, and illustrations. Unethical use, sharing and/or distribution breaches the SJBS Code of Conduct: https://www.southjerseybeadsociety.org/page-1394269 Noncompliance may result in membership termination.

2026 Monthly Meeting Nov 5: Beads of Courage Snowflake Fundraiser (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Meeting Agenda - Nov. 5

Beads of Courage Snowflake

Bead Education and Fundraiser

Opening Remarks
SJBS Updates
Bead Education: Beads of Courage Community Outreach Snowflake project
Show and Tell
Door Prize
Wrap Up

Come bead along with us to raise funds for

Beads of Courage again this year!

The 2026 project is another beautiful snowflake ornament designed by Nicki Russo of Madison Made Jewelry.

Proceeds benefit children coping with serious illness as they use beads to record and describe their courageous healing journey.

The snowflake kit price is $10 while supplies last

(add $3 s/h per kit for online mail orders.)

When kits are sold out, you can purchase the supply list and instructions for only $5.

"Register" to buy your kit for in-person pick-up or mailing.

We will make the snowflake kits at this meeting; however, instructions are emailed to all who purchase. You do not have to attend the meeting to support this initiative!

To purchase more than one kit, scroll down on the "Registration" page; at the bottom is a "Guest" box; enter the additional number of kits you would like to purchase.

The total number of kits is shown at the top of the page.

Contact Johanna Zitto to make pick-up arrangements or if you have questions.

Can’t participate but would like to make a donation to Beads of Courage? Click Donations on the Menu Bar and enter "Beads of Courage Donation" in the Comments box.

Thank you for your support!

NOTE: This meeting is Hybrid, both in person and on Zoom. Zoom link is emailed to members and all who purchase a kit. Not a member? See Membership Information Benefits and How to Join

2026 SJBS Member Appreciation Holiday Party! (03 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

SJBS Member Appreciation

Holiday Party 2026!

Come gather December 3rd with fellow members in the

FAC for food and festivities!

This is an in-person, current members-only event (click here to join SJBS)

Festivities for members who choose to participate:

* Beauties/Beasties Swap

- select a full tube of good quality seed beads (a lovely one for Beauties and less-lovely one for Beasties)

- wrap each one separately.

The Beauties go into one basket and the Beasties go into another.

Those who participate will get to draw a surprise

Beauty and/or Beasty to add to your collection!

* Earring/Pendant Exchange

- make a pair of Earrings and/or a Pendant

(not religious-themed)

- wrap each one separately.

The Earrings go into one basket and the Pendants go into another.

Those who participate will get to draw a surprise gift of Earrings and/or a Pendant!

NOTE: You must register by November 23rd to assure ample food.

Dinner selections may include:

Cheese Tray, Salads, Grilled Salmon, Cheese Lasagna, Eggplant, Mac & Cheese, Grilled Veggies, Mini Rolls,

Gourmet Cookies, Mini Pastries, Soda and Water.

NOTE: this meeting is in-person for SJBS members only.

Not a member?

See Membership Information Benefits and How to Join