Beading Societies

• Arts: Crafts: Associations 

• Austin Bead Society  - Support group for bead collectors, designers, and enthusiasts. Also aims to promote education and research on beads and bead-related subjects.
• The Bead Society of Greater Chicago  - Illinois not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the study, discussion, and exchange of information about beads and beadwork.
• Bead Society of Greater New York  - Nonprofit group organizes meetings and workshops.
• Bead Society of Greater Washington  - Nonprofit group holds workshops and is associated with the Bead Museum in Washington, DC. Learn about volunteering, education and exhibitions.
• Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild  - Presents a calendar of activities, meeting and membership information, contacts, and images.
• International Society of Glass Beadmakers  - Nonprofit organization promoting and supporting the art of making handcrafted glass beads. Site provides membership information, announcements, and related links.
• Portland Bead Society  - Overview of the organization with information on programs, events, meetings, grants, and membership.
• Rocky Mountain Bead Society  - Seeks to advance the study of and education about beads, promote appreciation for the art of beading, and disseminate information about beads and beading.
• South Jersey Bead Society  - Learn about the meetings and membership for this group. Also get information on volunteering and using their library.