Meetings
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Member Meetings June 1, 2026
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Let's Bead Live - via Zoom and Facebook June 13, 2026
UMBS Bead Retreats Spring Retreat: 3/18-22/2026 Fall Retreat: 9/9-13/2026 |
UMBS Monthly Meeting - June 1, 2026
Teresa Sullivan, Teresa Sullivan Studio
June 1, 2026 6:30pm with open beading at 4
June 1, 2026 6:30pm with open beading at 4
Teresa Sullivan is an award-winning artist who took a non-traditional path into the ancient art of beadweaving. Having a background in music, drawing and collage, she took a workshop from Joyce J. Scott in 1994 that changed her life. Resonating with the spirit of improvisation and rebelliousness in Joyce's work led her to dive into the medium of woven glass beads for both jewelry and sculpture. Over the decades a long-distance apprenticeship of sorts developed, with Teresa assisting Joyce at Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and in Cape Town and Durban, South Africa. Teresa has exhibited her work across the US and in Japan, most recently at Mobilia Gallery in Cambridge, Massachussetts, and has taught and lectured throughout the US. She now lives in Olympia, Washington.
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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.
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Reinforcement and Chain Connection
June 13 10-2pm July 18th 10-2pm
Edina Senior Center
We need your help. Please come and volunteer to help check and connect the Peace Ring Chains.
Please commit two of your summer Saturdays to help make this Peace Chain strong! Lets Party!
Please commit two of your summer Saturdays to help make this Peace Chain strong! Lets Party!
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Lets Bead Live May 16, 2026
Cheri Paragi, GemMe Wands
ZoomLink
Join Upper Midwest Bead Society for our Saturday May 16th Let's bead Live with special guest teacher Cheri Paragi from GemMe Wands and create your own Magic wand accented with beautiful gemstones.
This is a Free event sponsored by UMBS, and you can join us on zoom or catch us streaming Live on UMBS Facebook page starting at 11am CDT.
Join us on zoom starting at 10:45 to chat, we go Live on facebook at 11am.
head to Cheri's website to the Upper Midwest Bead society section and you can see the special kits she has to offer for this event. https://www.gemmewands.com/col.../upper-midwest-bead-society
I’m Cheri Paragi, owner and designer of GemMe Wands® and Greenery Gemstones®. With a background in social work and over 30 years of experience working with crystal energies, I blend creativity, nature, and intention into every piece I create.
My spiritual journey began during a time of deep personal change, when I realized I had lost sight of myself while caring for my two daughters with complex medical needs. Attending a women’s retreat in 2004 opened the door to healing, self-discovery, and a profound connection to spirit that continues to guide my work today.
In 2022, inspiration struck while sitting in my garden listening to the whispers of nature—and GemMe Wands® was born. Each creation is designed to help others align, grow, and connect with their own inner wisdom.
I’m honored to share this journey with you and look forward to creating magic together.
With love & gratitude,
Cheri
This is a Free event sponsored by UMBS, and you can join us on zoom or catch us streaming Live on UMBS Facebook page starting at 11am CDT.
Join us on zoom starting at 10:45 to chat, we go Live on facebook at 11am.
head to Cheri's website to the Upper Midwest Bead society section and you can see the special kits she has to offer for this event. https://www.gemmewands.com/col.../upper-midwest-bead-society
I’m Cheri Paragi, owner and designer of GemMe Wands® and Greenery Gemstones®. With a background in social work and over 30 years of experience working with crystal energies, I blend creativity, nature, and intention into every piece I create.
My spiritual journey began during a time of deep personal change, when I realized I had lost sight of myself while caring for my two daughters with complex medical needs. Attending a women’s retreat in 2004 opened the door to healing, self-discovery, and a profound connection to spirit that continues to guide my work today.
In 2022, inspiration struck while sitting in my garden listening to the whispers of nature—and GemMe Wands® was born. Each creation is designed to help others align, grow, and connect with their own inner wisdom.
I’m honored to share this journey with you and look forward to creating magic together.
With love & gratitude,
Cheri
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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Other Bead Events
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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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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
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
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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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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:
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:
- 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