Upper Midwest Bead Society

Upper Midwest Bead Society We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization open to anyone interested in beads.

Join the Peace Ring Project today
06/02/2026

Join the Peace Ring Project today

For 35 years, the Upper Midwest Bead Society has encouraged and inspired its community. That collaborative, nurturing sp...
05/30/2026

For 35 years, the Upper Midwest Bead Society has encouraged and inspired its community. That collaborative, nurturing spirit is a huge part of why this community continues to thrive. This Traveling Fox Project is a perfect example.

We began two of these last summer, and as this necklace traveled across the country, it evolved with each member that worked on it.

Participants did not remove previous additions, but instead responded to and built on them, and then sent the piece onward to the next member.
We hope to display this finished necklace at the Minnesota State Fair in July and hopefully also at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar in October. In November, it will then be auctioned online as part of our annual fundraiser.
If projects like this speak to your heart, we would love to have you join us. Membership is only $35 a year, and our meetings are all Zoomed. You can also take part in our next collaborative adventure. We already have plans.

We will show you the other Traveling Fox project once it is completed

Congratulations, Andria Bieber! Andria is a fabulous beader and jewelry maker. She has shared her designs and work with...
05/27/2026

Congratulations, Andria Bieber! Andria is a fabulous beader and jewelry maker. She has shared her designs and work with Upper Midwest Bead Society! Check out her page, her YouTube, and her website. 😀🎉👏👏

I have been busy for two days working on an upcoming publication that will be out in September. I think I busted out 20 pieces of jewelry and now that I’ve caught up on that, I am trying to get back into making new Jewelry, hopefully new video YouTube tutorial and maybe reels this weekend. It will be nice to have new content here. Hope y’all have a great Memorial Day weekend and safe travels.🙏
Much love
AJ

For amazing beading and jewelry supplies visit:
Beadalon ( supplies and tools)
Beauty in the Bead Shows
Tejas Beads
Sapientia Beads
Lima Beads
Dakota Stones
Kingman Turquoise
Halstead Jewelry Supplies ( Sterling, gold, plated metal)
Bellaire Wholesale
The Bead Chest
Leather Cord USA
Beadworld
Raven's Journey( wholesale Czech glass)
Solana Kai Beads

The Beaded Path
Beadbistrocrafts
Cherry Tree Beads

Sign up to volunteer for our Peace Chain Grand Connection on Thursday August 6th at the Mall of America! 9am-4pm
05/18/2026

Sign up to volunteer for our Peace Chain Grand Connection on Thursday August 6th at the Mall of America! 9am-4pm

Want to help TOHO and Lotus Beads set up for the big event August 6th? Let us know how you can help!

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3000 University Avenue SE, # 5 (Mailing Address Only During Covid)
Minneapolis, MN
55414

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