General Meetings

fourth Tuesday of most months

Next Meeting Tuesday October 22 6:30 pm PST

Kim Leahy

My Journey into Beading

Kim Leahy is a self taught bead designer highly motivated by oddities.  Despite the fact she lives in the  beautiful state of Oregon, she is inspired by the colors and shapes of the man made beads as well as fun artist pieces.  Kim has taught nationally for Bead and Button and Bead Fest and published in both magazines as well as the Creative Beadweaving Books.  Kim was a Starman Trendsetter for 3 years as well as participated in two Toho Challenges as featured artist.  She is the owner of Esther Beadwork and sells on Etsy as well as Facebook.  When she is not beading, Kim enjoys Mountain biking, nordic skiing, hiking and camping.  She lives in Bend, OR with her husband and a lazy cat.  She will be speaking on her journey into beadwork and her creative process.

She will also be giving two workshops via zoom on November second and third. See our events page for more details. Click here:

Early Bird Beading starts at 4:00 PM PST

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sign up for the 2025 retreat

Tolovana Inn, Cannon Beach, Oregon

March 7, 8 and 9, 2025

The retreat is full. Fill out the form to be put on the wait list.

2025 MARGARET SCOVIL BEAD CHALLENGE

HOLLYWOOD

Criteria for the project:
• Must be made after February 2023.
• The finished piece must be composed of at least 50% beads, any technique is acceptable.
• There is no size limit, but keep size in mind if your piece will be included in the Travelling Library Show. The ideal size for the library show is approximately 10” in height and depth.
• Finished piece must include a written/typed artist statement for display.
• One entry per attendee.
• Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, by tally of voting members.

Zoom Open Beading sessions for Members

PBS is sponsoring Open Beading for any/all members to join when they can. They are three times a week: 

Mondays from 11 am PST until ?

Thursdays from 5 pm PST until?

Fridays from 4 pm PST until?

You don't have to have special software, you don't have to know something complicated, just have a tablet/laptop/computer, even a phone, click on the link and follow the steps. Join in when you can, and leave when you need to, it's lots of fun and chatter...and BEADING.

The link below is for ALL Zoom meetings including the General Meetings:

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Once again we are offering a $50.00 education award. You must apply by November 30 2024 for next year. Now you can apply on line by clicking here: