Welcome
From September to June, the Toronto Bead Society usually meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Please check our Meeting Schedule for actual dates.
If you like to learn, look and talk about beads, we invite you to join our society.
The TBS Bag of Beads Challenge is back!
What's in the TBS Bag of Beads Challenge?
We will find out at the November meeting when the Bags are handed out. All we can tell you is that we will include (but not be limited to) small beads, larger beads maybe some crystals, perhaps some semi-precious stones, and most importantly a "stumper". What's a stumper? It is an oh-so-frustrating item that has no hole, is definitely not a bead, and makes you think in new and creative ways about your beading.
How does the Bag of Beads Challenge work?
Buy a bag with the Paypal button below, or in person at the November TBS meeting. The cost is $10 per bag. Keep in mind that there are limited bags available!
Pick up your bag at the November meeting. If you can't make it, the bag will be mailed to you.
Create your design during December and January (see rules below). It does not have to be a piece of jewellery, it can be anything!
Show your work at the February TBS meeting, finished or not. You can tell us your inspiration, the techniques used and what you learned from the experience. Send a photo of your work to our webmaster so that we can include it in the gallery.
There are only three rules:
You must use at least ONE of everything in the bag (including the stumper).
You can add anything you like: beads, wire, shells, kitchen sink, or any other thing you want to add.
Show your work at the meeting in February, finished or not.
If you are a beginner and a bit intimidated by the challenge, remember one thing, EVERYONE who has participated in this challenge was a BEGINNER at one time. This is a fun opportunity to challenge yourself, and just maybe surprise yourself!
Remember, there are only a limited number of bags available!
Take a look at what members did in previous years: Bead Challenge Galleries
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Thank you for sending us your photos. We love to see the work our members do.
2023 Summer Challenge - Secret Garden ← Newest Photos
2022 Summer Challenge - Mad Hatter Tea Party
View the full TBS Photo Gallery