Meetings
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Member Meetings September 14, 2026
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Let's Bead Live - via Zoom and Facebook August 15, 2026
UMBS Bead Retreats Spring Retreat: 3/18-22/2026 Fall Retreat: 9/9-13/2026 |
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Edina Senior Center
5280 Grandview Square
Edina MN 55436
Exit Hwy 100 at Vernon Avenue
Parking Info: The Edina Senior Center is the lower level of a 2-story facility. The upper level is the Edina Library. Park in either the upper or lower lot and still access the Senior Center. If you park in the lower lot, that’ll bring you directly into our Center. If you park in the upper lot, you’ll need to go through the main entrance of the library towards the double doors on the other end of the hallway and head down the stairs or take the elevator on the left side of the double doors.
5280 Grandview Square
Edina MN 55436
Exit Hwy 100 at Vernon Avenue
Parking Info: The Edina Senior Center is the lower level of a 2-story facility. The upper level is the Edina Library. Park in either the upper or lower lot and still access the Senior Center. If you park in the lower lot, that’ll bring you directly into our Center. If you park in the upper lot, you’ll need to go through the main entrance of the library towards the double doors on the other end of the hallway and head down the stairs or take the elevator on the left side of the double doors.
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Lets Bead Live
Bubble Wrap in Jewelry with Kim Leahy
Saturday, August 15th
Zoom Link
Bubble wrap is something most of us have and only use for packing. Being that it is very light weight and can be melted into a fabric like material it is a perfect medium for jewelry. Love big earrings but not the weight?….bubble wrap is the answer. The best part is most of us have the materials on hand that we use to create the bubble wrap “fabric”.
Kim Leahy is a designer who is highly motivated by pretty beads and very unusual products such as Tyvek, Bubble wrap, fabrics and just about anything that can be incorporated into jewelry and beadwork. She has taught for bead societies, bead shows and on zoom. Kim was a Starman Trendsetter for 3 years and a featured artist for two. She has been published several times in both Bead and Button and Beadwork. Kim is the owner of Esther Beadwork. Kim lives in Bend OR with her husband and a lazy cat. When not beading she is mountain biking, skiing, hiking or living the van life. Find her on Etsy at Estherbeadwork Etsy and on Facebook at Edie Peterkin & Kim Leahy/Esther Beadwork.
Bubble wrap is something most of us have and only use for packing. Being that it is very light weight and can be melted into a fabric like material it is a perfect medium for jewelry. Love big earrings but not the weight?….bubble wrap is the answer. The best part is most of us have the materials on hand that we use to create the bubble wrap “fabric”.
Supplies to bring to make a cool pair of earrings along with Kim:
Kim Leahy is a designer who is highly motivated by pretty beads and very unusual products such as Tyvek, Bubble wrap, fabrics and just about anything that can be incorporated into jewelry and beadwork. She has taught for bead societies, bead shows and on zoom. Kim was a Starman Trendsetter for 3 years and a featured artist for two. She has been published several times in both Bead and Button and Beadwork. Kim is the owner of Esther Beadwork. Kim lives in Bend OR with her husband and a lazy cat. When not beading she is mountain biking, skiing, hiking or living the van life. Find her on Etsy at Estherbeadwork Etsy and on Facebook at Edie Peterkin & Kim Leahy/Esther Beadwork.
Bubble wrap is something most of us have and only use for packing. Being that it is very light weight and can be melted into a fabric like material it is a perfect medium for jewelry. Love big earrings but not the weight?….bubble wrap is the answer. The best part is most of us have the materials on hand that we use to create the bubble wrap “fabric”.
Supplies to bring to make a cool pair of earrings along with Kim:
- Bubblewrap
- Heat the bubble wrap with an iron and parchment paper
- acrylic or metallic paint
- glitter-optional
- Assorted seed beads
- Accent beads
- Beading thread and needles
- DMC floss color of choice -Optional
- focal button for center
- Earwires
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Edina Senior Center
5280 Grandview Square
Edina MN 55436
Exit Hwy 100 at Vernon Avenue
Parking Info: The Edina Senior Center is the lower level of a 2-story facility. The upper level is the Edina Library. Park in either the upper or lower lot and still access the Senior Center. If you park in the lower lot, that’ll bring you directly into our Center. If you park in the upper lot, you’ll need to go through the main entrance of the library towards the double doors on the other end of the hallway and head down the stairs or take the elevator on the left side of the double doors.
5280 Grandview Square
Edina MN 55436
Exit Hwy 100 at Vernon Avenue
Parking Info: The Edina Senior Center is the lower level of a 2-story facility. The upper level is the Edina Library. Park in either the upper or lower lot and still access the Senior Center. If you park in the lower lot, that’ll bring you directly into our Center. If you park in the upper lot, you’ll need to go through the main entrance of the library towards the double doors on the other end of the hallway and head down the stairs or take the elevator on the left side of the double doors.
Other Bead Events
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Minnesota State Fair
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Twin City Bead Bazaar Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25th Information will be coming shortly. twincitiesbeadbazaar.com/ Be sure to visit the UMBS make-and-take tables. |
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Andrea Turini Spotlight Czech Republic Trip
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to share some exciting news about one of our own. Andrea Turini has received a Southeast Minnesota Arts Council grant for a cultural heritage presentation called Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, and she is currently touring it across southeastern Minnesota. Many of you will recognize this topic — Andrea traveled to the Czech Republic as part of Doris Coghill's tour, and those of you who have been on that trip or have wanted to go will find this presentation especially meaningful.
The presentation draws on Andrea's firsthand visit to Jablonec nad Nisou, the world center of bead and button production. She visited factories and artisan homes where glass beads, buttons, and decorative elements are still produced using hand techniques unchanged for over 100 years. What struck her most was how deeply the industry is woven into regional culture and how resilient it has remained. The one-hour presentation includes original video footage, sample beads at different stages of production for audiences to handle, molds and tools, and examples of finished jewelry.
There is also an optional add-on jewelry design class following each presentation, where participants design a coordinating set using authentic Czech glass beads.
For those outside the area, Andrea is in talks to have the presentation filmed as part of Off 90 PBS programming. We'll share more information once that's finalized!
Upcoming stops — we hope to see members at any of these:
Full details and registration links are available on Andrea's website: www.AndreaTuriniJewelry.com
I wanted to share some exciting news about one of our own. Andrea Turini has received a Southeast Minnesota Arts Council grant for a cultural heritage presentation called Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, and she is currently touring it across southeastern Minnesota. Many of you will recognize this topic — Andrea traveled to the Czech Republic as part of Doris Coghill's tour, and those of you who have been on that trip or have wanted to go will find this presentation especially meaningful.
The presentation draws on Andrea's firsthand visit to Jablonec nad Nisou, the world center of bead and button production. She visited factories and artisan homes where glass beads, buttons, and decorative elements are still produced using hand techniques unchanged for over 100 years. What struck her most was how deeply the industry is woven into regional culture and how resilient it has remained. The one-hour presentation includes original video footage, sample beads at different stages of production for audiences to handle, molds and tools, and examples of finished jewelry.
There is also an optional add-on jewelry design class following each presentation, where participants design a coordinating set using authentic Czech glass beads.
For those outside the area, Andrea is in talks to have the presentation filmed as part of Off 90 PBS programming. We'll share more information once that's finalized!
Upcoming stops — we hope to see members at any of these:
Full details and registration links are available on Andrea's website: www.AndreaTuriniJewelry.com
- Lanesboro Arts Center — May 3, 2:00 PM | 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro
- Austin Arts Center — May 8, 1:00 PM | 300 N Main St, Austin
- Albert Lea Arts Center — May 28, 6:00 PM | 101 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea
- Edina Senior Center — August 7, 1:00 PM | 5280 Grandview Square, Edina
- Red Wing Arts Center — June 27, 10:30 AM | 418 Levee Rd, Red Wing
- Mantorville Art Guild — June 28, 1:00 PM | 521 Main St N, Mantorville
- Winona Arts Center — September 12, 1:00 PM | 228 E 5th St, Winona
- Rochester Arts Center — September 13, 1:00 PM | 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester
- Paradise Center for the Arts — September 19, 10:00 AM | 321 Central Ave N, Faribault
- Waseca Arts Center — September 26 | 200 State St N, Waseca
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Stormcloud Trading is closing their doors
Here's What You'll Have Access To At Our STORE CLOSING SALE:
You'll find items like...
Make sure you sign up for our VIP email list to be the "First To Know" about all updates pertaining to the Sale and how you can get in on all the best deals before everyone else!
- Sandi
Owner,
Stormcloud Trading Co
http://stormcloudtrading.net/?fbclid=IwVERDUARMdYFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeINuDICMgB3rgsraMHWUweWhb_XhljV4HTbuY6Jym9-vAT9Wyjf5TgbR2Gwg_aem_caC3PDfODjyv5OzvhAQBgg
Here's What You'll Have Access To At Our STORE CLOSING SALE:
You'll find items like...
Make sure you sign up for our VIP email list to be the "First To Know" about all updates pertaining to the Sale and how you can get in on all the best deals before everyone else!
- Sandi
Owner,
Stormcloud Trading Co
http://stormcloudtrading.net/?fbclid=IwVERDUARMdYFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeINuDICMgB3rgsraMHWUweWhb_XhljV4HTbuY6Jym9-vAT9Wyjf5TgbR2Gwg_aem_caC3PDfODjyv5OzvhAQBgg
- Semi-Precious Stone Beads
- Native American Arts & Crafts
- Craft Supplies
- Czech Pressed Glass
- Beading Supplies
- Jewelry Finding
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Meet the NEW OWNER of Glass Garden Beads, "Candace Ballstadt". The shop will remain in the same location. 318 Central Ave N, in Historic Downtown Faribault. The NEW NAME will be very similar but broadening to meet the shops offering. GLASS GARDEN BEADS COLLECTIVE. March 1st will be the official date. We are working hard to get everything transitioned.
Glass Garden Beads Collective, PLLC
318 Central Avenue North, B2
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)-291-2850
Email us at: [email protected]
https://glassgardenbeadkits.com/
Glass Garden Beads Collective, PLLC
318 Central Avenue North, B2
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)-291-2850
Email us at: [email protected]
https://glassgardenbeadkits.com/
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White Bear Center for the Arts
White Bear Center for the Arts
White Bear Center for the Arts is hosting open fiber arts sessions. Beaders are welcome. We will be meeting 2nd and the 4th Wednesday of the month at 4pm t0 6 pm. No rsvp needed just warm willing bodies!
Come out and meet new people and share your beading passion.
White Bear Center for the Arts is hosting open fiber arts sessions. Beaders are welcome. We will be meeting 2nd and the 4th Wednesday of the month at 4pm t0 6 pm. No rsvp needed just warm willing bodies!
Come out and meet new people and share your beading passion.
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