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.
UMBS Spring Bead Retreat
March 20-24, 2024
Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, Wi 540001
March 20-24, 2024
Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, Wi 540001
spring_bead_retreat_registration_form_2024.pdf |
The retreat is scheduled from noon Wednesday 3/20/24 to 1pm Sunday 3/24/24. You can attend a single day or any combination of multiple days, as specified on the registration form. Brunch and dinner are provided in the Camp Wapo dining room. There is a common room with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker where attendees leave snacks to share. Doris Coghill and others set up shops with bead supplies for sale. Each guest room sleeps 4 on bunk beds (bottom bunk only) with an attached bathroom/shower. Attendees can bring items for sale or to give away. Bring your own linens for a single bed and bath. Please consider bringing a mattress pad or sleeping bag, and a cushion and backrest for workroom chairs. Don't forget your task lamp! Everyone is welcome; you do not have to be a UMBS member. However, we do offer a reduced price to our members.
There will be a limit of 24 overnight attendees this year; this will be on a first come-first served basis.
Meals:
Fill out the registration form above and send with a check made out to UMBS at the address listed on the form. The checks are held until the retreat, in case you are unable to attend.
Questions contact: Grace Enebo
Classes available at Spring Bead Retreat (sign up at the Retreat):
There will be a limit of 24 overnight attendees this year; this will be on a first come-first served basis.
Meals:
- Wednesday 5PM dinner
- Thursday 10AM brunch and 5PM dinner
- Friday 9AM brunch and 5PM dinner
- Saturday 8AM breakfast and 5PM dinner
- Sunday brunch 10:15AM
Fill out the registration form above and send with a check made out to UMBS at the address listed on the form. The checks are held until the retreat, in case you are unable to attend.
Questions contact: Grace Enebo
Classes available at Spring Bead Retreat (sign up at the Retreat):
- Silky Stacker Bracelet (see pattern on registration form) This is a free pattern, 2 hole beads and seed beads will be provided or bring your favorites. We will have some printed copies of the pattern. Bring your favorite clasp.
- Thursday 3/21 - Icicle Ornament - Doris Coghill - Great addition to your Holiday tree and easy to make using the popular Spiral Rope stitch.
- 11/0 seed beads
- 8/0 seed beads
- 4mm rounds – Fire polish/glass pearls/Swarovski crystals/stones/rhinestones
- Drop bead
- Fireline recommended with Swarovski Crystals
- Friday 3/22 10am - Fiber Arts Necklace by Rita Lowinske
Fiber Arts Necklace Supply List |
- Saturday 3/23 - St. Petersburg Chain Bracelet - Doris Coghill - see pattern below
- Supplies for bracelet:
- Mini Duos*
- 2mm Fire Polish*
- 11/0 seed beads
- 8/0 seed beads
- Clasp
- *Doris will have these available in her shop.
- Supplies for bracelet:
St. Petersburg Chain Bracelet |
The UMBS Fall Bead Retreat is scheduled for September 4-8, 2024. Details to follow.
Past Bead Retreats with events and pictures listed below
UMBS Fall Bead Retreat
September 20 - 24, 2023
Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, Wi 540001
September 20 - 24, 2023
Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, Wi 540001
The retreat is scheduled from noon Wednesday 9/20/23 to 1pm Sunday 9/24/23. You can attend a single day or any combination of multiple days, as specified on the registration form. Brunch and dinner are provided in the Camp Wapo dining room. There is a common room with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker where attendees leave snacks to share. Doris Coghill and others set up shops with bead supplies for sale. Each guest room sleeps 4 on bunk beds (bottom bunk only) with an attached bathroom/shower. Attendees can bring items for sale or to give away. Bring your own linens for a single bed and bath. Please consider bringing a mattress pad or sleeping bag, and a cushion for workroom chairs. Don't forget your task lamp! Everyone is welcome; you do not have to be a UMBS member. However, we do offer a reduced price to our members.
There will be a limit of 24 overnight attendees this year; this will be on a first come-first served basis.
Meals:
Fill out the registration form above and send with a check to Roberta Sorensen at the address listed on the form. The checks are held until the retreat, in case you are unable to attend. Note: please include the cost for the Hannah Rosner class in your check.
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
There will be a limit of 24 overnight attendees this year; this will be on a first come-first served basis.
Meals:
- Wednesday 5PM dinner
- Thursday 10AM brunch and 5PM dinner
- Friday 9AM brunch and 5PM dinner
- Saturday 8AM breakfast and 5PM dinner
- Sunday brunch 10:15AM
Fill out the registration form above and send with a check to Roberta Sorensen at the address listed on the form. The checks are held until the retreat, in case you are unable to attend. Note: please include the cost for the Hannah Rosner class in your check.
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 lisasbeaddesigns@gmail.com to purchase the pattern or check out Lisa on Etsy: Lisa's Bead Designs
Email Lisa at lisasbeaddesigns@gmail.com 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
March 29 - April 2, 2023
Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, Wi 540001
Class: Doris Coghill will teach a Beaded Bead class, see supply list below. This is a free class, time to be determined.
March 29 - April 2, 2023
Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, Wi 540001
Class: Doris Coghill will teach a Beaded Bead class, see supply list below. This is a free class, time to be determined.
Spring Retreat Registration Form |
Beaded Bead by Matubo Supply List |
Brick Stitch Basics |
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Fall Bead 2022 Retreat Pictures - amazing works!