OLD NEWS

OCTOBER MEETING  Monday 26 October 2009 6:30 P.M.

Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church - SE corner of Moon & Academy - Adult Ed Rm 407

We will start with a short business meeting.  Nominations for 2010 board, by-laws update, planning for November holiday party, presentation of the January workshop and collecting dues for 2010.  Remember, you must pay your dues to hold your place for the FREE January workshop.

Program - Beading Projects.  Grab your latest beading project and share your project with other BSNM members.  Try to talk to someone new and make new bead friends.

Nomination slate for 2010.   Additional nominations may be made from the floor.

President - Sandy Johnson          Vice-President - Geri Verble        2nd Vice-President - Teresa Jones

Secretary/Communication Coordinator - Judy Sterling        Treasurer/Business Manager - Denise Falzone

SEPTEMBER MEETING  Monday September 28, 2009 6:30 PM 

Cumberland Presbyterian Church - SE corner of Moon and Academy - Adult Ed Rm 407

Bedsides revealing the results of our “Out of the Box” challenge, Kim Blueher and Clare Zurawski from WESST will be presenting information on how to start a small business. Several members have taken advantage of WESST’s seminars and classes and rave about the basic of business planning and information WESST has provided to them.

WESST (The Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team) is a statewide economic development organization committed to growing New Mexico's economy by cultivating entrepreneurship. Incorporated in 1988 as a 501(c)3 non-profit, WESST places particular emphasis on helping low-income women and minorities achieve financial self-sufficiency through sustained self-employment. While our historical target market is low-income, unemployed and/or underemployed women and minorities, WESST's services are available to any New Mexico resident seeking to start or grow a business.

Kim Blueher

Kim received her MBA in Finance from the UNM Anderson School of Management in 1982 and spent the next 8 years in banking as a commercial loan officer in Arizona and New Mexico. When WESST was started in 1990, she joined to set up the micro-loan program, which she currently manages. She also teaches some of the training classes in Albuquerque on business planning and financial projections.

Clare Zurawski

Clare joined WESST in 1997 while completing her MBA at the University of New Mexico. She spent six years supporting rural entrepreneurs in the Taos office, many of them artisan businesses, and returned to Albuquerque in 2004 as Regional Manager. In 2006, she received the "40 Under Forty" award from New Mexico Business Weekly, and currently directs WESST’s "ezSEO" internet marketing program statewide.

AUGUST MEETING  Monday 24 August 2009 6:30 P.M.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church - SE corner of Moon and Academy - Adult Ed Rm 407

Back by popular demand is our own Elaine Weisman talking about Pearls. Elaine shared her knowledge and care of pearls several years ago and members have begged to have a refresher. Elaine gave the scientific and technical information we all need to effectively purchase and use pearls in our jewelry. Don’t miss it; we may not be able to talk her into presenting Pearls again for another couple of years

At the August Meeting we will be having a Show and Tell Table so if you are working on something you'd like to share, bring it and be ready to tell all the other members about it. Jill Bartell also wants to remind you that you should be about half way done with your September Shrine Challenge by now too. Your board has been has been looking into special events and field trips for the members and will be announcing an event we've organized for you on September 12th. Hint- it involves an afternoon of shopping in 2 private studios.

STATE FAIR UPDATE

The board and members have also been working on getting ready to sponsor the creative arts jewelry entries at the State Fair. We desperately need volunteers to help take in entries on the following dates and times in the Creative Arts Building at Expo New Mexico as well as help return the entries to their owners after the fair ends. Several members have already volunteered for a full days work. Won't you help make this a great event for Beaders in the Community? We would love to see some new faces helping out this time.

JUNE MEETING  Monday  22 June 2009 6:30 P.M.

Beaded Iris (class room annex at the north east corner of the shopping center-look for our sign).

Jill Bartell will be bringing the challenge beads for the challenge she introduced at our last meeting. Bring $5.00 for a kit and be be prepared to "think out side the box" as Jill would say between now and September. Rio Grande is presenting a program on the new Bronze Clay and their presentations are always interesting and informative.

While the Beaded Iris does have some chairs, it is a good idea to pop a chair or two into your trunk to assure you have a comfortable seat for the meeting.

MAY 2009 MEETING

Monday, May 18th, 6:30 pm at MAMA'S MINERALS

Laura Randolph, owner and president of Mama's Minerals, started selling crystal gemstones and geodes at arts & crafts fairs around the Southwest in 1985. Since then Mama's has vastly expanded its products into such areas as lapidary supplies and rock tumbling equipment. Mama’s provides classes for all ages in rocks and minerals, jewelry-making, beading, and has made the store available for school and club field trips that enchant students and teachers alike. She now holds birthday parties and has created a vibrant mail order and online business to better serve you. She will discuss geodes, minerals, and how the “business of selling rocks and beads” works. BRING A CHAIR and be prepared to have fun.

Bring your July Workshop checks if you have not already sent them in.

FIBER ARTS FIESTA
SEVENTH BIENNIAL JURIED SHOW & FIBER ARTS EXHIBIT May 21- 23, 2009

The Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta 2009 is the seventh biennial show dedicated to fiber arts education and to the display of fiber-related artwork. Hosted by the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. (AFAC), a tax-exempt, non-profit organization, the Fiesta includes both juried and judged works organized by 16 co-sponsoring New Mexico fiber arts guilds. Over 500 juried and judged exhibits will be displayed in this show.

There are two major changes from the last Fiesta. First, the Fiesta is moving to bigger and better quarters in the Manuel Lujan Building, still on the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds! Second, an assortment of classes has been scheduled to take place on-site in a classroom-dedicated space. We are very excited to add classes to our venue as Fiesta attendees have been asking for them for years and we believe that the classes will be a valuable addition to the Fiesta experience! Class titles & teachers, costs, kit fees and registration information will be posted on this website when the details are available. See the feature PROFILE article. Judy Walker is being sponsored by the New Mexico Bead Society   For more info, go to www.fiberartsfiesta.com 

APRIL 2009 MEETING

APRIL 27, 2009 : 6:30 PM
TURQUOISE MUSEUM TOUR! COST PER PERSON: $3.00

Location: 2107 Central Ave NW NW corner of Central Ave, NW, and Rio Grande Blvd near Old Town Refreshments will be provided

Turquoise Unearthed: An Illustrated Guide by Joe Dan Lowry

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the museum.

Jo Dan Lowry, owner and author of books, magazine articles, and research papers, has used the museum as a source of information on turquoise. He will be conducting the tour and will be available for book signing after the tour.

FEBRUARY 2009 MEETING

Forthcoming

JANUARY 2009 MEETING

The January meeting is the annual business meeting to decide what programs we want during the year.

We now have a new e-mail account.  To get started, if you would be so kind, please add this e-mail address to your e-mail "Contact" list and use it from this point forward to reach your board members. Doing so will help us stay organized!  - beadsocietynm@gmail.com

A member asked a question about having an e-mail community among our members - a system that would allow you to post messages to the group and allow you to learn from each other and build new friendships. If you are interested in this type of e-mail community, please let me know and I'll set up a Yahoo! Newsgroup. Membership into that group will be voluntary (you'll have to contact us to be added to the group). Handling the sign-ups in this manner (vs. automatically adding everyone) is a precaution that will prevent uninterested parties from receiving BSNM community mail. If I receive enough interest in this arrangement, I'll set it up in the next week or so and will forward details to you...so please let me know

Linda Davis
Treasurer/MembershipJANUARY MEETING 2009

JANUARY WORKSHOP 2009

The January workshop will be held on Sat, Jan 10, from 9:30 - 4:30. We are in the process of setting up the class schedule. In order to sign-up for the classes, you must pay for your 2009 membership ($28) at the October 27 meeting. The class projects will be announced and projects will be shown at the October meeting. There is no charge the workshop. NMBS SUMMER MEETING ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

2008 MEETINGS

NOVEMBER MEETING 2008

The November Holiday party is scheduled for November 24. We are requesting the each member sign-up for a potluck dish ~finger food/salad/dessert.~ We also request that you bring a handmade gift or $10 gift for the gift exchange. We will be creating memory wire bracelets that will be sent to "Haven House," a shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence. You are to bring silver spacers to add to the bracelets. We will be asking for a $2.00 donation for the SS charm that will be added to the bracelet.

JULY 2008 MEETING

JULY WORKSHOP - JULY 19  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

JULY SPECIAL EVENT

JULY EVENT - JULY 28 at  Beaded Iris - I-40 and Wyoming

TIME:  6:00 – 9:00 P.M.

NMBS MEMBERS: WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL THE SALSA CONTEST AT THE BEADED IRIS DUE TO THE OUTSTANDING SALMONELLA ISSUE SURROUNDING TOMATOES, CILANTRO, AND GREEN ONIONS!


 

AUGUST 2008 MEETING

AUGUST PROGRAM - AUGUST 18 at Bead Emporium - Louisana and Central Ave

TIME: 6:30 – 8:30

• PRESENTATION ON TURQUOISE (distinguishing the real from the fake and  info on new regulations regarding irradiated beads in 2009.

• DINNER AT MAY’S CAFÉ 5:30pm
• Great opportunity to buy beads!

JUNE 2008 MEETING

JUNE PROGRAM - JUNE 16 at New Mexico Bead Trader I-25 & Exit 252, Hwy 550

TIME:  6:30 PM – 8:30PM

LAMPWORK DAZE

Join us for grilled hot dogs, chips, and sodas!

Great opportunity to buy beads!

MAY 2008 MEETING

MAY PROGRAM - MAY 19 at Heights Presbyterian Church, Adult Ed Rm 497, 6:45 - 9:00 pm

SURPRISE BEADING CONTEST SCHEDULED FOR THE MAY 19TH MEETING!

We will have a short meeting at 6:45 and start the “beading contest” at 7:15!

Remember to bring “EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK!” We mean things like beads, wire, decorative embellishments, needles, glue, etc. We will provide a box of “extra” beads and costume jewelry pieces. You will placed in teams of 3…..let the game begin! APRIL 2008 MEETING

OPERA MASK BEAD CHALLENGE - “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA”

Every year, Opera Southwest has a musical fund-raising event that is tied to an opera. This year, the opera is Das Fledermaus, a light-hearted comedy that takes place at a masked ball. Robin Kaplan, an active member of the NMBS, and opera fan, has asked if the NMBS would be interested in creating a “bead challenge” and decorate eye masks which would be distributed to people who attend the event. The mask blanks will be provided by Opera Southwest and distributed at the May meeting. We, of course, said yes! What fun! The deadline for the challenge will be August 18.

SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS!

* There are still a few class spaces for the July Workshop: Hands on Color, Byzantine Weave Bracelet and Versa Loom
* Beginning PMC two day class, Saturday and Sunday, June 7 & 8. $200 plus materials. Instructor: Andi Callihan
* Meltdown Studio info on workshops and classes
* Volunteers needed for Albuquerque Folk Festival on June 21st 10 – 5 pm
* Volunteers needed for NM State Fair committee!

APRIL 2008 PROGRAM

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008
LOCATION: Arts Alliance Gallery
Courtyard Shopping Center
1100 San Mateo NE, Ste 10
Time: Business meeting 6:45
Speaker: 7:30pm

OPEN TO PUBLIC
SPEAKER:

Yvonne Padilla, a member of Rio Grande’s Technical Support Team, is an accomplished bead-stringer and designer. She has been teaching stringing classes for Rio Grande for over six years, including Beginning Pearl Stringing and Advanced Beadwork classes. Many of Yvonne’s designs continue to be featured in the Rio Grande Gems & Findings catalogs.

Yvonne’s Presentation: Precious Metal Clay.  PMC is a fine silver, clay-like material that can be molded, sculpted, textured into ready-to-wear pieces.   Many members have taken classes taught by Yvonne and find her to be both a fun and interesting instructor.

MAMA'S DAY BEADING CONTEST, APRIL 16 SUBMISSION DATE

Mama’s Minerals is hosting our 1st ever beading contest. Design and create an original piece of jewelry using fresh water pearls (with or with out other beads but must have pearls), from Mama’s Minerals (Register receipts will be required for verification)! Two winners will be chosen: an “Employee Pick” and a “People’s Choice”. Each winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to Mama’s Minerals (of course)! Plus: Three $15.00 Honorable Mention gift certificates will also be awarded.

Rules and Deadlines: Jewelry must be submitted by April 16th. Display and voting of jewelry will begin April 18th Winners will be announced May 11th. (Need not be present to win)

MARCH 2008 MEETING

JULY WORKSHOP/BEAD RETREAT SIGN-UP AT 6:30PM!
MEETING TIME: 6:45

The March Meeting is an activities meeting. Are you thinking Spring Cleaning yet? You might want to start. We will be bagging your orphan beads into guest grab bags for the Arts Alliance. Like all spring-cleaning decisions, some things are too good to discard and others just need to be pitched. If you’ve come to your senses since purchasing some beads that really won’t work in any of your projects, bring those “too good to discard” orphan beads to the March Meeting and we will dress them up in organza bags and recycle them.

Beaded Flip-Flops? Yes, bring a pair or two of flip-flops to the meeting (Hobby Lobby has some colorful ones) plus coordinating beads and we will attach them to the flip-flops with glue and whatever to create a “work of art.” The flip-flops you create will be used at the Bead Society’s Art Alliance Exhibit to create a cute and funky art installation.

FEBRUARY 2008 MEETING

FEBRUARY PROGRAM

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25

TIME CHANGE! MEETING STARTS AT 6:45!

SPEAKER: ALICE HELSTROM, “ADORNMENTS FOR THE SOUL”
She will be speaking about her trip to Istanbul at which she attended the International Bead Conference. She will share photos from her travels showing native people wearing beaded jewelry and textiles. She will then show how to combine her jewelry along with various textiles she has collected from all over the world.JANUARY 2008 MEETING

JANUARY 2008 MEETING

JANUARY PROGRAM

NEW MEXICO BEAD SOCIETY JANUARY 28TH MEETING
“WILD ABOUT BEADS” WORKSHOP!

COME PREPARED TO WORK ON PROJECTS FOR
THE APRIL ARTS ALLIANCE EXHIBITION!
The NMBS January 28th meeting will be a ‘working meeting.’ We would like you to brainstorm with us. We will provide a calendar for April, and look forward to lots of great input and volunteers. Sign-up sheets will be available for everyone to volunteer (set-up, take-down, giving workshops, etc.)

We are requesting that folks bring in their ‘gallery-quality’ jewelry to show other members what would be great for display and for sale at the Arts Alliance Gallery. This is not limited to jewelry, of course; we are hoping that everyone will provide lots of quality beaded items.

Most items will be on displayed on the walls in picture frames. Please bring in your ideas on how to display jewelry. Sample frames would be most appreciated!

This showcase is for our NMBS and we would like it to be very successful. It is a great opportunity for the public to get to know us and to broaden our reach for new members. We are very excited about “Wild About Beads” and hope you will be too.

BE SURE TO REMEMBER YOUR “BEAD CHALLENGE” PROJECTS!

• Bring your individual beading projects for display or to work on

• Be prepared to share ideas for group projects

• Volunteer to be in a shared group project

• Share with the group framed jewelry ideas

• Odd & Ends that are needed: Coat & hat racks, mannequins, lampshades, fish tank, etc
Bead project ideas: bras, high top shoes, moccasins, vests, jackets, hats, purses, jewelry boxes, candle holders, napkin rings, dolls, animals, belts, ornaments

2007 MEETINGS

NOVEMBER 2007 MEETING

 NOVEMBER PROGRAM

November Holiday Party

The November 26th meeting will be the last meeting of the year. We are planning a holiday party for that meeting. If you plan on attending, you will need to sign-up to bring either a salad or dessert.

You are also asked to bring a $10 bead related gift for a gift exchange.

A fun activity is also planned! The members will be divided into groups of 8 and will share in making a “Friendship Bracelet” for each member in the group. Be sure to sign-up at the October Meeting!

OCTOBER 2007 MEETING

 OCTOBER SPEAKER/PROGRAM

Tom Nunnally from the “New Mexico Bead & Fetish” will be speaking on the history of the Native American Fetish.

WORKSHOP OCTOBER 27, 2007

WIRE WRAPPING WORKSHOP WITH ELEANORE MACNISH

Webtoy Series Necklace  (See Workshops under Events for more information)

SEPTEMBER 2007 MEETING

ANNUAL SEPTEMBER SHOWCASE AT NEW MEXICO BEAD TRADER IN BERNALILLO

AUGUST 2007 MEETING

AUGUST SPEAKER: MARY TAFOYA

Monday, August 27, at 6:30 PM. Mary Tafoya will be speaking about Ethics and Intellectual Property regarding use of other members’ work. She will discuss the legalities, and ethical guidelines, which are mostly situational, and largely up to individuals. Bead societies and other groups are important vehicles for learning how to “take care of ourselves and each other.

The August meeting had record attendance of over 40 members! We also had several new members joining as well! The society would like to thank Mary Tafoya for a very interesting discussion on the “Beading Ethics.” Look for Mary’s article in the September issue of Beadwork Magazine.

JUNE  2007 MEETING

JUNE SPEAKER: CAMILLE ARGEANAS

Camille Argeanas is a nationally recognized artist who has virtually transformed the meaning of wirework with her unique and beautiful creations. She regularly teaches wire wrapping classes at the University of New Mexico's Division of Continuing Education and at Creative Wire Studio.

A native of New Mexico, Camille uses her classes to familiarize people with wire and the tools they need to develop their creative abilities. The techniques she teaches her students are simple and accessible, and most everyone will find it possible to create unique pieces of jewelry.

MAY 2007 MEETING

The New Mexico Bead Society Meeting will be held Monday, May 21, in room 407, in the Adult Education Building (where we have our July Workshop) at 6:30PM.

REMINDER! Don’t forget to submit your Fiber Arts entry pieces that evening. Marijane Oliver and Susan Fleming will be at the door to tag and collect them!

Show & Tell: CLOUD DOME - The cloud dome will be available to take photos of your necklaces and other pieces of jewelry you may want to shoot.

CHAT AND WRAP: The activity for tonight’s meeting is learning how to do a traditional Navajo wrap necklace. You must come with a completed 3 to 5 strand necklace (see directions on the second page of the April newsletter). If you are not able to complete the necklace for wrapping, just bring another beading project to work on!

FIBER ARTS! WE STILL NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS! WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER FOR A FEW HOURS ON

MAY 24, 25, & 26! CONTACT SUSAN RYAN AT 294-5275.

JULY “WILD ABOUT BEADS” WORKSHOP: The photos and supply list will be posted on the website and available at the meeting. An application will be mailed to all members the week of May 28. If you are interested in taking a class, you will need to return the application ASAP with a $20 check to guarantee a space.

APRIL 2007 MEETING

6:30 - 7pm: Speaker - Small Business Bureau
7pm - 7:30: Show & Tell and Magazine Swap

7:30 - 8pm: Business Meeting
Speaker: Bob Gramley, Small Business Bureau, Central NM Community College
Will answer questions regarding how to start a small business!

Show & Tell: Evelyn Goodman will demonstrate Tornado Twisters and Snapeez.
We will take orders for these findings at the meeting.

Fiber Arts: Check your calendar to see if you can volunteer your time at Fiber Arts
on May 25,26, and 27! We really could use your help!

July "Wild About Beads" Workshop (replacing Bead Retreat): Presentation of Instructors and projects for the July workshop.  Photos of the project will be on the website in a few weeks.

MARCH 2007 MEETING

March and April Speakers:

In an effort to bring members interesting and informative programs, we will begin our two part series in March and April. These programs are for those members who have already taken the step of turning their beading into a business as well as those members who are thinking about taking that next step.

The Next Step in Turning Your Hobby/Passion/Addiction (your choice) into a Business

Series: Part One-

For the March meeting, we have invited Nelson McCarty, the Divisional Manager of NxGen. NxGen is a Transaction Company that provides a seasonal credit card service. If you have participated in any craft shows, bazaars, and art fairs you know almost no one carries cash anymore and accepting checks can be risky. So how can you accept credit cards in a cost effective way? Nelson McCarthy will tell us how.

FEBRUARY 2007 MEETING

JANUARY WORKSHOP RESCHEDULED MARCH 3, 2007

The January Workshop was cancelled due to snow.  It  will be Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Heights Presbyterian Church, Room 407, in the Adult Education Building.  For details click on EVENTS  in the directory.

JANUARY 2007 MEETING

January Speaker - Sandy Wilcox, a  NMBS member, who is a physical therapist, will be leading the group in a few exercises and will be discussing information in the article "Bead Healthy" from Bead & Button magazine. 

 January Activity - We will be conducting a group activity in which members will interact with each other and share their knowledge and expertise.

Door Prize!  A door prize will be donated every month.  All you need to do to win is sign-in when you arrive!

2006 MEETINGS

November 2006

Yvonne Padilla from "Rio Grande" will

• present a brief description & history of Rio Grande and what it offers

• share beading tips & techniques

• talk about educational classes - descriptions

October 2006

Speakers: Pat Poole and Andrew Frank are Appalachian artists who have melded their their talents to create beaded jewelry, quilted beaded wall hangings, mixed media mobiles and many other fiber arts creations. They collaborate on fine arts peices, combining Andrews skill as a designer and Pat's fiber-arts expertise.

Come and join us for a very intersting evening!

Monday, October 23, 2006 6:30 (social time) 7PM (meeting)

Speakers: Pat Poole and Andrew Frank are Appalachian artists who have melded their their talents to create beaded jewelry, quilted beaded wall hangings, mixed media mobiles and many other fiber arts creations. They collaborate on fine arts peices, combining Andrews skill as a designer and Pat's fiber-arts expertise.

Come and join us for a very intersting evening!

Election of 2007 Officers:
President - Geri Verble
1st VP - Sandra Johnson
2nd VPs - Susan Hager and Susan Ryan
Secretary - Sara Friederich
Treasurer - Susan Fleming

Volunteers Needed for:
Bead Renaissance Nov 16, afternoon set up and Nov 17,18, 19 - Sell books (see sign-up sheet for days and times)

January Workshop - need more instructors with creative ideas!

The Bead Retreat was a great success! Members will be wearing their creations at the meeting!

Wanted! NMBS Newsletter editor and publisher

• Don't forget that the Bead Team Project is due at the November meeting.

• Bead Jar: Don't forget to grab a few beads for the bead jar!

September 2006

It's Showtime! Starring Members' Bead Work!

The NMBS Members' Showcase will be held on Monday, September 25th. After a short business meeting, members will display their work and will be available for questions. This will also be an opportunity to express interest in purchasing pieces from members. This will be an open meeting. All members are encouraged to invite friends and family members to attend this meeting. If you are interested in displaying your work, sign-up at the August meeting or contact Geri Verble at 867-4839.

August 2006

Our very own Elaine Weisman will be speaking about pearls.

July 2006

Annual Workshop.  See workshop link for details.

June 2006

Speaker will be Susan Gillen

As you get into gear for beading, it's important to be sure you follow healthy beading habits. Susan Gillen, an Occupational Therapist, will be speaking about basic ergonomics in regards beading. She will discuss physical problems that can develop from poor ergonimcs and will demonstrate exercises that are useful after hours of beading.

May 2006

Speaker will be Stacy A. Sacco, MBAN

Stacy currently works as the VP Marketing at Kirtland Federal Credit Union and is an adjunct professor at both the UNM Anderson School of Management and Webster University where he teaches courses in sales, marketing and competitive strategies. Stacy writes a bi-weekly column for the Albuquerque Tribune called “Between the Lines” and has previously written a monthly column for the Albuquerque Tribune called “Networking New Mexico.” Stacy's agenda for the presentation is:

Overview of the bead marketing in New Mexico
    Creative ideas for marketing your products  
          o Industry fair and shows
          o Advertising, direct mail, public relations
    Networking tips and techniques
          o Where to go?
          o What to do once you get there?
     How to follow-up to maximize results?Where to go?
     Roundtable & Q&A

April 2006

Cloud Dome and Open Beading Night

Tricia Sutton and Ann Reilly will be demonstrating the use of the “Cloud Dome.”What is a Cloud Dome? It’s a studio-in-a-bag. It’s the simplest way for anyone to take professional-quality digital photographs without complicated lighting. It’s portable and convenient — an idea brought to life by an enterprising jewelry artist and her weather-loving father. For more information, check out www.clouddome.com

March 2006

Speaker will be NMBS member Ann Severine.

She will be discussing and showing slides on Saraguro Beadweaving Necklaces. She will also be offering a workshop in April.

February 2006

Speakers: Gene Thompson and Deb Planz

Our very own "in house" Rock Hounds, will be presenting information on gem and mineral identification. They will show samples of rough cut rocks and stones that have been polished and cut as well as some unusual stones that members might be interested in seeing. They will offer tips when buying stones (including beads) on what to look for. They are also asking members ask members to bring in beads, stones, and pendants that they would like identified.

2005 MEETINGS

January - January Workshops	July - July Workshops
February -	August -
March -	September - Getting to Know You
April -	October -  Rick Richardson
May -	November -  Tuscon Show Bound Panel
June -	December - No meeting

October 2005

Speaker is Rick Richardson.  Rick is a local professional jewelry designer has expressed an interest in sharing his unique experiences on “digs” at the New Mexico/Arizona border and his discovery of rare beads uncovered from the Earth. He will also display his custom designed jewelry that is crafted by the Navajo Native Americans. You won’t want to miss this one!

November 2005

November “Tucson Show Bound!” February 2 – 5 , 2006 Panel.   A group of our very own members have volunteered to participate on a panel to discuss the ins & outs of the Tucson Bead Show. As some of you might know, it is a daunting experience! Come join us for an informative discussion with a question & answer session about the Tucson Bead Show. October 2005

September 2005

Getting to Know You.  Many members have expressed an interest in getting to know other members better. This small group activity will provide that opportunity. We would like each member to bring a representative sample of their work and bag of beads. After each one-on-one dialogue with members that are present, you will exchange a bead and get to go home with your very own assorted bead bag! This will be a great opportunity to network with members!