July Membership Meeting - July 20, 2026

Date: July 20, 2026
Location:  New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Ln, New Berlin, WI   53151

Time:  6:45pm to 8:45pm

Topic: Josephine Knot Bracelet Group project (from the cancelled March membership meeting)

Submit your challenge piece to Julie Hoppe or Ruth Maegli by September!

 

August Membership Meeting - August 17, 2026

Date: August 17, 2026
Location:  New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Ln, New Berlin, WI   53151

Time:  6:45pm to 8:45pm

Topic: Our member, Marlene Backus, will give us a presentation on Polymer Clay.

Submit your challenge piece to Julie Hoppe or Ruth Maegli by September!

 

September Membership Meeting - September 28, 2026

Date: September 28, 2026
Location:  New Berlin Public Library, 15105 Library Ln, New Berlin, WI   53151

Time:  6:45pm to 8:45pm

Topic: Fen Li, presentation on French beaded flowers, Make and Take Continuous Loop Flower

Last opportunity to submit your challenge piece to Julie Hoppe or Ruth Maegli!!

Upcoming Events

Check out our list of Community Service opportunities for the current year.  These dates are also posted on our Private Facebook Page.  If you'd like to volunteer for any of the projects, contact Pat Harvey at pkquilter@gmail.com. Our next opportunity is at the Brookfield Public Library on 4Nov at 6:00pm.  We'll be helping students make the Crystal ZigZag bracelet.

Signup for the 2026 Rummage Sale is now open!  See this webpage. 

Start thinking about your entry for the LBS Challenge.  Read all about it.

Signup for the Visiting Artist classes are now open.  Read all about it.

What's New on our Site

2026 Membership Dates are posted in the Upcoming Events section on the top menu.

Pictures from the 2026 February Bead In in Photo Gallery on the top menu, as well as pix from meetings, events, etc.

List of Community Service Projects for the year.

 

Calendar

July 20, 2026

  • Membership Meeting

    July 20, 2026  6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
    New Berlin Public Library, 15105 W Library Ln, New Berlin, WI 53151, USA

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July 25, 2026

  • Rummage Sale

    July 25, 2026  10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Holiday Inn Milwaukee - Brookfield, an IHG Hotel, 1005 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005, USA

     Holiday Inn Brookfield-Milwaukee (IHG) Hotel 
    1005 S. Moorland Road, BrookfieldMore details to come.

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August 3, 2026

  • LBS Board Meeting

    August 3, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005, USA

    Harnischfeger Room

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August 17, 2026

  • Membership Meeting

    August 17, 2026  6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
    New Berlin Public Library, 15105 W Library Ln, New Berlin, WI 53151, USA

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Mission

The Loose Bead Society is dedicated to promoting and perpetuating the jewelry arts through educational and social events, public awareness and public service.