Meetings
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Member Meetings Note: The Holiday Party is the last in-person meeting until April 2026 at the Edina Senior Center. January, February, and March will be available via Zoom March 2, 2026
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Let's Bead Live Zoom and Facebook resumes March 2026 11am-1pm March 28, 2026
UMBS Bead Retreats Spring Retreat: 3/18-22/2026 Fall Retreat: 9/9-13/2026 |
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Lets Bead Live March 28, 2026
11am to 1pm
Helen O'Donnell - Helen O'Donnell Designs
ZoomLink
Helen O’Donnell once owned a successful bead shop, Gahanna Bead Studio. She retired in March of 2021 and now has evolved into a semi-retired beading and mixed media artist. Her site features beads from Les Perles par Puca® – Paris® and Czechia, kits, and handmade jewelry, crafted with originality and with care. Helen takes pride in designing original, one-of-a-kind works of art and limited edition jewelry that you’ll be proud to own and wear. Helen’s current influences have their roots in European history and art. She sells her jewelry at shows local to the Columbus, Ohio area and at Hayley Gallery in New Albany, Ohio and at Art@43023 in Granville, Ohio.
Helen will be teaching us a wonderful brand new set of earrings!
Tutorial:
The tutorial for the Fanfare Earrings are here: https://helenodonnelldesigns.com/product/fanfare-earrings-tutorial/ Until March 28th, use coupon code KNECENE6 to get the instructions for free.
After March 28th, the downloadable PDF instructions will be $7
Kits:
The kits for the FanFare Earrings are only $25 and are available here: https://helenodonnelldesigns.com/product/fanfare-earrings-bead-set/
Remember to get your free directions for your kits at the link above.
Helen will be teaching us a wonderful brand new set of earrings!
Tutorial:
The tutorial for the Fanfare Earrings are here: https://helenodonnelldesigns.com/product/fanfare-earrings-tutorial/ Until March 28th, use coupon code KNECENE6 to get the instructions for free.
After March 28th, the downloadable PDF instructions will be $7
Kits:
The kits for the FanFare Earrings are only $25 and are available here: https://helenodonnelldesigns.com/product/fanfare-earrings-bead-set/
Remember to get your free directions for your kits at the link above.
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Twin Cities Bead Bazaar
October 25-26, 2025 twincitiesbeadbazaar.com/ Be sure to visit the UMBS make-and-take tables. |
The Milwaukee Bead Show
Sunday October 5, 2025 10am-4pm Milwaukee Bead Show The Milwaukee Bead Show Facebook Page |
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
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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Museum of Beadwork - Our Fourth Annual Beadwork Challenge: Microbes & Mushrooms
Open for submission until May 1st, 2026.
How it works: Each year we ask artists to contribute a beaded item of a specific theme. We install these collected items in an exhibition highlighting the power of people coming together for the purpose of community and creation. The exhibition is then on display for roughly a year. Once finished, the individual items are used in fundraising efforts for the Museum supporting the staff, development, and programs of this community-based institution. Click the link to learn more
How it works: Each year we ask artists to contribute a beaded item of a specific theme. We install these collected items in an exhibition highlighting the power of people coming together for the purpose of community and creation. The exhibition is then on display for roughly a year. Once finished, the individual items are used in fundraising efforts for the Museum supporting the staff, development, and programs of this community-based institution. Click the link to learn more
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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.
Come out and meet new people and share your beading passion.
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