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Austin
Bead
Society
The Austin Bead Society was formed in October, 1990. The objectives of the Society are to promote education and research regarding beads and bead-related subjects, and to provide support to bead collectors, designers, and enthusiasts. Please join us... |
 Don't Miss the July Meeting In addition to a potluck at Nomadic Notions, we will be making this gorgeous ring. See your newsletter for details. Attention all sellers! The Austin Bead Market is offering Austin Bead Society a special rate for the Austin Bead Market on July 26-27. Check the Bulletin Board or click here. New! Bring any examples of the gemstone of the month to Show and Tell. June's gemstones are alexandrite and pearl. Here is a gorgeous example of alexandrite brought to share by Nora.  The Bulletin Board is up. Check out what our Members and Patrons are doing! We have some great classes listed here. Meet your new ABS Board for 2008-2009 From left to right: Nora, Nanette, Rachel, Joyce, far back Pam, front in red Sarah, Annita, Gwen, Marsha, and Lydia. Not pictured: Jill - our newsletter editor.  ABS Board Changes If you have read you newsletter, you know that Jill Bartel has stepped down as our Newsletter Coordinator and is moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico to pursue a new job. Not only will we all miss her creative newsletter but we will miss seeing her delightful creations at the society meetings. Best of luck, Jill. Nora Pero has agreed to take over the duties of the newsletter. Debbie Galloway has agreed to take over Nora's Member at Large position. Did you know we support two bead museums? The Bead Society of Greater Washington (Washington DC) http://www.beadmuseumdc.org/ The Bead Museum (Glendale, Arizona) http://www.beadmuseumaz.org/ Bead Bazaar 2009! See your newsletter. If you are interested in helping plan the next event, contact an officer. |