UMBS Fall Bead Retreat
Wednesday, September 9 to Sunday, September 13, 2026
Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, WI 54001
The retreat is scheduled from noon
There will be a limit of 32 overnight attendees this year; this will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meals:
Questions? Contact Grace Enebo at [email protected]
- Wednesday - arrive after 12 noon; dinner provided
- Thursday - brunch and dinner
- Friday - brunch and dinner
- Saturday – breakfast and dinner
- Sunday - brunch, check out by 1 PM, please leave time to clean rooms and work area
There will be a limit of 32 overnight attendees this year; this will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meals:
- Wednesday 5 PM dinner
- Thursday 10 AM brunch and 5 PM dinner
- Friday 10 AM brunch and 5 PM dinner
- Saturday 10 AM breakfast and 5 PM dinner
- Sunday brunch 10 AM
Questions? Contact Grace Enebo at [email protected]
Registration form below
Classes (subject to change): The class order was changed and the registration form reflects this change (August 7, 2026)
The Fall Classes PDF explains the classes in detailed and all the information can be found in this PDF.
The Fall Classes PDF explains the classes in detailed and all the information can be found in this PDF.
- Suz Klumb – Hubble Stitch Narrow Cuff Bracelet – Thursday after Brunch
- Doris Coghill –– Z Beads & What to Do with Them – Thursday after dinner
- Doris Coghill –– Butterfly & Peanut Beads – Friday after Brunch
- Lisa Krupp-Dooley – Pen Wrap (3 color ways) – Friday after dinner
- Paulette Mazurek – Bronzepony Interlace Beaded Bangle Refresh Bonus class Bead -A-Long (link to video in the Fall Classes PDF) & assistance if needed – Saturday after brunch
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UMBS Bead Retreats: Twice each year we head off for a few days of beading, fun, beading, shopping, beading, learning a new pattern, good friends, beading, food, beading... I think you get the idea. We offer a few classes, and someone is always willing to teach you just about anything you want to learn. We usually have some vendors so if you forget something, you can buy it from them or borrow it from someone else. Consider bringing those UFOs sitting in your bead stash.
SPRING Retreat is usually in March; to get rid of your cabin fever. FALL Retreat is usually in September; after the kids are off for another school year and just in time to start working on those Christmas projects. We have been doing these bead retreats for 20+ years and have tried several different venues over the years. We've especially enjoyed our experiences at Camp Wapogasset in Wisconsin.
SPRING Retreat is usually in March; to get rid of your cabin fever. FALL Retreat is usually in September; after the kids are off for another school year and just in time to start working on those Christmas projects. We have been doing these bead retreats for 20+ years and have tried several different venues over the years. We've especially enjoyed our experiences at Camp Wapogasset in Wisconsin.
To bead or not to bead! Send pictures of what you do with your hat! Send to the Webmaster on the About UMBS page! I will be happy to post.
Past Bead Retreats with events and pictures listed below
Spring Bead Retreat 2026 Pictures
General Photos
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Raffle winners:
Nancy Miller won Toho Challenge Kit 2026
Roberta Hakata won Toho Challenge kit 2025
Tracy Von Voorst won Suz gift bag(s) set and goodies
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Bead Embroidery Class
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Karla Julie and Doris
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2025 Fall Bead Retreat Pictures
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Purple Hat Challenge Spring Retreat 2025
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Pictures from Spring Retreat 2025
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Pictures From 2024 Fall Retreat!
Three classes represented. Clay apoxiescupt, and Lisa Dooleys ornament classes! Oh and a deer and a squirrel all added to the fun!
Three classes represented. Clay apoxiescupt, and Lisa Dooleys ornament classes! Oh and a deer and a squirrel all added to the fun!
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UMBS Fall Bead Retreat
2023
2023
Classes:
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Tambour Bead Embroidery Maple Leaf Pendant or Brooch
Hannah Rosner taught the Tambour Bead Embroidery Maple Leaf Pendant or Brooch
BIO
Hannah holds a BFA in scenic design and English literature from Swarthmore College and a Master’s Degree in scenic and costume design from The Ohio State Unversity but her true love is beading and beadmaking. She taught design for 5 years at the Art Institutes International – both at their Pittsburgh and Chicago campuses.
Hannah was a Starman Beads Trendsetter for 7 years, is a Toho Ambassador and has taken part in all of the Toho Bead Challenges. She placed 3rd in the Glass Craft Expo jewelry show in 2009 and has been a finalist twice in the Bead & Button Bead Dreams Competition. She has taken part in 4 Battles of the Beadsmiths and has taught across the country at bead stores, shows and societies.
To see more of Hannah's tutorials, kits, beads and finished work, check out her website –
http://www.GoodRiverGallery.com and also her Etsy sales site – http://HannahRosnerDesigns.etsy.com
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Easy Peasy Kumi Bracelet
Maggie Thompson taught her Easy Peasy Kumi Bracelet at the Fall Bead Retreat.
For all things kumihimo check out Maggie's website www.maggietdesigns.com or her Etsy shop for patterns www.MaggieTDesigns.etsy.com
For all things kumihimo check out Maggie's website www.maggietdesigns.com or her Etsy shop for patterns www.MaggieTDesigns.etsy.com
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Square Dance Beaded Bead
Lisa Dooley taught her Square Dance Beaded Bead design at the fall bead retreat.
Email Lisa at [email protected] to purchase the pattern or check out Lisa on Etsy: Lisa's Bead Designs
Email Lisa at [email protected] to purchase the pattern or check out Lisa on Etsy: Lisa's Bead Designs
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Creations from the Fall Bead Retreat 2023
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UMBS Spring Bead Retreat
2023
Class: Doris Coghill will teach a Beaded Bead class, see supply list below. This is a free class, time to be determined.
2023
Class: Doris Coghill will teach a Beaded Bead class, see supply list below. This is a free class, time to be determined.
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Fall Bead 2022 Retreat Pictures - amazing works!
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