Bead Society of New Mexico - BSNM

06/15/2026

It's that time of month again! June General Meeting 6/16, starting 5:30 PM with a meet & greet
6 pm business meeting
6:30 a special presentation from Tamara Michalina with Tamajesyroar on how to make ceramic beads. You'll be able to buy her items - check them out on Etsy, Instagram, Pinterest, or her website: Tamajesy Roar. Please see attached Photos of some of her work.

06/08/2026

Thank you, Nan Card, for teaching the Peek-a-Boo Bracelet on 6/6. Everyone had a great time, the bracelets were all different. Nan is a patient, great teacher. Enjoy the pictures!

06/01/2026

I just saw that Swarovski crystals are available again. Here is info -
Effective June 1, 2026, Swarovski updated the distribution and brand usage policies introduced in 2021. Businesses may now purchase Swarovski Crystals without signing a Brand Control Agreement, and Authorized Distribution Partners may once again sell Swarovski Crystals to resellers, including bead stores and online retailers. Businesses may also use the Swarovski brand name when following Swarovski’s Proper Use Guidelines. Designers, manufacturers, artists, brands, retailers, and resellers are now eligible to purchase Swarovski Crystals through authorized distribution channels.

05/21/2026

Thank you Joe Dan Lowry for the informational & humorous presentation at May's general meeting. Here are some pictures, taken by Pam Troutman (mostly, I took two!)

05/13/2026

What's happening 5/19 General Meeting you ask? Lots! Guests are welcome

1 - Bring your Horse designs for judging for the Wild Horse Entries and we are taking donations for the Placitas Wild Horses Gala coming up later this year.

2- We are having a presentation about Turquoise by Jakob Lowry of the Turquoise Museum and he will have items for sale. This is the kick off for the United Turquoise Symposium and our own Turquoise Challenge (Rules in the May Newsletter) that will be taking place in August of 2026.

6:00pm - 8:00pm (Gathering starts at 5:30pm)

Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM

05/06/2026

Carrie Tahquechi will be here in July teaching two 1/2 day classes & one full day class. There is still space in the following classes and you can find all the info on the website - Beadsocietynm.org

7/10 9am-1pm Woodland Keepsake Class

7/11 Spirit of the Southwest Full-Day Class
Carrie has designed some Southwest Images (the Roadrunner and the Cactus specifically for our class.

05/06/2026

There are a few spots left for Nan Card's Peek-a-Boo Bracelet class on June 6.
This bracelet is made using Right Angle Weave and top-level construction. Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
All details on https://www.beadsocietynm.org/Meetings-Classes-and-Events

04/23/2026

Thank you, Mary Sharp Davis, for teaching us how to make display boards at April's Meeting. You can make any size or shape you'd like and use any fabric too.

04/23/2026

Corrales Studio Tour May 2 & 3. Our own Barbara Rosen is stop #20 at her house with two other artists. Come on out & support them!

Corrales Art Studio Tour May 2-3, 2026 2026 CASTCORRALES ART STUDIO TOUR WHEN:MAY 2-3, 202610:00 AM – 5:00 PM PREVIEW GALLERY OPEN TO PUBLICFRIDAY, MAY 1, 6-8 PMSATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 2-3, 10AM-5PM WHERE:HISTORIC CORRALES SAN YSIDRO CHURCH966 OLD CHURCH ROAD, CORRALES, NM Map and Catalog download ...

04/23/2026

Twyla & Jill will be showing their beautiful creations here! Add this to your list of things to do the first weekend in May