Upcoming events
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
February 2026 General Meeting
February 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: Bead Embroidery
Instructor: Emily Lujan
Supplies:
18-20mm Cabochon
11/0 Seed Beads
15/0 Seed Beads
8/0 Seed Beads
Beading Base (Lacy’s Stiff Stuff or Bead Smith’s Beading Foundation)
6lb or 8lb Fireline
Size 12 beading Needles
Scissors
Pliers
E6000 Glue
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Third Place Commons
Join us last Wednesday of the month from 11am-3pm at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
March 2026 General Meeting
March 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: Fish
Instructor: Jennifer Porter
Supplies: TBD
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Third Place Commons
Join us last Wednesday of the month from 11am-3pm at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
April 2026 General Meeting
April 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: Folded Peyote
Instructor: Amy Whinston
Supplies: TBD
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Third Place Commons
Join us last Wednesday of the month from 11am-3pm at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park for Open Beading In-Person.
Black Birds Singing in the Dead of Night with Catherine Haedrich
Black Birds Singing in the Dead of Night
The project is named after a Paul McCartney song. The project features an interesting thought-provoking picture cab, a two-color vintage crystal cabochon, several art deco motifs, interesting transitions, simple fringe & draping, and barbed wire accents. The rather narrow color palette will wear as a neutral.
Kit $120 – Due to Catherine Haedrich Day of Class
If you wish to register, please fill out the online form below:
or email Renee Tatusko @ renee.tatusko@gmail.com
this form:
Or mail to:
Northwest Bead Society
P.O. Box
Lynnwood, WA 98046
$65/$95 Payment due April 5th, 2026.
Kit Payment due to Catherine Haedrich Day of Class
Green Castle with Catherine Haedrich
Green Castle
The central focal is a similar shape to a handheld mirror. The surreal cab of a woman with a castle on her head was selected in anticipation of European travel. Since castle pastures frequently have sheep, I took that thought and literally turned it on its head by adding a sheep to the bezel. Bead embroidery pairs well with freeform beading, it gives a more organic look that might not be achieved with other forms of beading. If you have some bead embroidery experience but haven't yet combined it with freeform, try this beginner-friendly project. Focal elements will be bezeled at home in advance (preferably) and then assembled in class via freeform peyote and a spiral peyote neckband. Kit $90, optional kit – due to Catherine Haedrich day of class.
The 'Green Castle' stone cabs are not included; the sample simply gives an idea of what is possible. That being said, she will have some cab choices she thinks would work well. The 'Green Castle' stones pictured are ~22-28mm. None were the perfect size or shape when she started. Smaller items can be made larger with decorative bezels and shapes can be altered by adding items before they are bezeled. Students can source from their stash for auxiliary focals.
In the kit, the ivy leaves are different, they are gold-ish brass stampings slightly larger. The original ivy leaves are 12x12mm, the new ones are 14mm. She will have some darker and some more gold, you can choose. You may also choose to use something other than an ivy leaf, any repeated item that comes to (or is made into) a point will work.
Finished pieces will not look identical.
She may have other samples, bits & bobs at the time of class for inspiration.
If someone decides to work exclusively from their stash, she will support your creativity. Source early. She will have seed bead packs that may help you choose a color direction and offset some of the seed bead sourcing. Do not mix all your beads ahead of time.
'Green Castle' Kits include:
· Bead pack: 15-11-10-8/0 seed beads and bits for interest, like chip beads, 2-H cabs, etc.
· Materials to make the whole central component (picture cab, Delicas for bezel, filigrees, drops, backing, stiff felt, plastic),
· Materials for star-shaped bead woven side cabs,
· Ivy leaves,
A simple lobster claw closure.
'Green Castle' requires pre-work. Students will bezel several items before class, particularly those people working from their own stash.
If you wish to register, please fill out the online form below:
or email Renee Tatusko @ renee.tatusko@gmail.com
this form:
Green Castle Registration Form
Or mail to:
Northwest Bead Society
P.O. Box
Lynnwood, WA 98046
$65/$95 Payment due April 5th, 2026.
Kit Payment due to Catherine Haedrich Day of class
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
May 2026 General Meeting
May 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: TBD
Instructor: TBD
Supplies: TBD
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Third Place Commons
Join us last Wednesday of the month from 11am-3pm at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
June 2026 General Meeting
June 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: Bugle Bracelet
Instructor: Helen Karakash
Supplies: TBD
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
July 2026 Picnic
July 2026 Picnic
Come Join us for our Annual Picnic
Join us IN PERSON for this year’s Annual Picnic.
Come with a potluck item to share, your own beverage and possibly a chair. NWBS will provide utensils and plates.
Picnic Location: Kathy Repp’s House
Address and More Information will be sent to current members via email in July.
To become a member, click HERE.
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
August 2026 General Meeting
August 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: Pearl Knotting
Instructor: Renee Tatusko
Supplies: TBD
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
September 2026 General Meeting
September 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: TBD
Instructor: TBD
Supplies: TBD
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
October 2026 General Meeting
October 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: TBD
Instructor: TBD
Supplies: TBD
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
November 2026 General Meeting
November 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: TBD
Instructor: TBD
Supplies: TBD
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
December Holiday Party 2026
NWBS December Holiday Party 2026
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us IN PERSON for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Challenge Project: TBD
Feel free to bring a $25 or under gift for our gift exchange.
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 12pm
Open Beading continues until 3pm
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Third Place Commons
Join us last Wednesday of the month from 11am-3pm at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
January 2026 General Meeting
January 2026 General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: Spiral Rope (beginner)
Instructor: Debby Zook
Supplies:
Size 8/0 Seed Beads for Core (Color 1)
Size 11/0 or 8/0 Seed beads for Wrap (Color 2)
Size 10, 11, or 12 Needle Depending on size of your beads
Thread - whatever type you prefer
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 11am
Meeting goes until 3:30pm or when we all decided to leave.
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
December Holiday Party
NWBS December Holiday Party
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us IN PERSON for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage, and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Challenge Project: Theme - Into the Cosmos
Incorporate a Silver Electroplated Hematite star that you can get from Patricia Hardway into your creation.
The challenge - utilize a minimum of seven (7) seed beads into your project.
Feel free to bring a $25 or under gift for our gift exchange.
Doors open at 10am
General Meeting starts at 12pm
Open Beading continues until 3pm
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
November 2025 General Meeting
November General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Class: Little Lanterns
Instructor: Ann Wilkinson
Supplies (material for one bead):
Matubo Rulla - 4 ea
11/0 Seed Beads - 32 ea
Matubo 8/0 - 8
Thread - what you like to bead with
Scissors or something to cut thread with
Needle
Doors open at 10am
Class Starts at 11am
General Meeting starts at 12pm
Class and Open Beading continues until 3pm
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Third Place Commons
Join us last Wednesday of the month from 11am-3pm at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
October 2025 General Meeting
October General Meeting
Come Join us for our monthly General meeting:
Join us for this month’s general meeting. Come prepared with your favorite snack and beverage and maybe bring some of the pieces that you have been working on for show and tell.
Project: UFO
Supplies: Bring a UFO Project that you haven’t finished and the directions in a non-descript paper bag. We are having a trade…more info to come.
Doors open at 10am
Class Starts at 11am
General Meeting starts at 12pm
Class and Open Beading continues until 3pm
To become a member, click HERE.
General meeting is held at:
Maplewood Rock and Gem Club
8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA 98026
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Questions? Please Email nwbeadsocietyinfo@gmail.com
Have a Great Day and Happy Beading,
Northwest Bead Society Board of Directors
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.
In-Person Beading with NWBS Crossroads Mall
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 11am to 3pm at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for Open Beading In-Person.
Meet In the food court outside of the library.
In-Person Beading with NWBS at Blueberry Beads
Join us every Monday from noon to 5pm at Blueberry Beads in Woodinville for Open Beading In-Person.