Member Benefits
Whether you are a beginning beader, an expert beader, or a merchant, as a member of NWBS you will enjoy the following:
General membership meetings at the Maplewood Rock & Gem Club (8802 196th St. SW, Edmonds, WA 98026) at 10:30 AM. every 4th Sunday from January through October, the third or fourth (if Nov 1 is a Sunday) Sunday in November, and the third Sunday in December., usually featuring a speaker or fun bead project.
Four digital newsletters a year.
Apply to attend beading workshops by nationally-recognized artists & teachers at reduced rates.
Apply to attend the annual three day Bead Retreat at The Retreat Center at Camp Burton, Vashon Island, WA.
Holiday Swap & Sell - Only members are permitted to sell at the annual December Holiday event.
A NWBS membership also allows you to:
Sell beads, tools, and books at our monthly meetings
Have access to our Members only Facebook group
Have fun. - The NWBS has many talented and creative members and growing our bead community increases our exposure to new and different ideas and inspiration!