Sharing appreciation, enjoyment, & knowledge for the art of beading

Join SCBS Today!  Download a membership form.

If you are a bead store interested in becoming a Business Affiliate Member click here.

Benefits of joining SCBS:

Southern Colorado Bead Society is a not-for-profit organization run entirely by volunteers.  We are dedicated to the study, discussion and exchange of information about beads and beadwork and to share our knowledge through educational programs, workshops, a newsletter and website.

Founded in 2008, SCBS meets once a month, generally on the 4th Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. Our meeting place alternates between Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Monument.  We meet 11 months out of the year and offer an annual workshop.

Receive a copy of Bead Soup, SCBS monthly newsletter.  Our newsletter is updated monthly with the latest news, local contests, helpful links, and bead related information.

Our Bead Store Affiliates offer special sales and member discounts.

Improve your jewelry-making and design skills.  Learn new techniques.  Fun, lively meetings.  SCBS offers one or two classes for your learning enjoyment at each meeting.

Guest speakers are brought in on a variety of topics.

Meet and learn from members who share your interests.  You will make contact with lots of other people who share your love of beads and beading.  A membership directory is provided. 

Community Service opportunities.  SCBS provides many opportunities to offer help.  Visit our Community Service link for more information.  We also support the Bob Telmosse Annual Christmas Giveway.

Your annual membership dues pay for the SCBS annual beading event, holiday party, low-cost classes, newsletters and other business expenses incurred by the SCBS on behalf of members.

Participate in the annual Holiday Party, where we have fun, receive door prizes, and eat lots of great food.

Participate in the annual and monthly bead jars.  Get a chance to win one or both of these jars.

Get discounts for classes and free passes to Bead Fest-Santa Fe as a SCBS member.

You will enjoy, monthly bead jar drawing at every meeting, annual bead challenges with prizes, field trips and special events, quarterly bead swap events, and annual holiday party.

The SCBS is open to all interested persons. Beaders of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome.

Dues are $24.00 per year.

Click on the pdf link to download a copy of the membership form.  You may also use this form to renew your membership. 

Or, send an email to membership@socolobead.org requesting a SCBS member to call regarding membership.

Send check or money order payable to SCBS.

Mail to:
SCBS  Attn:  Membership
P. O. Box 26388
Colorado Springs, CO 80936-6388

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Last modified: 02/23/11