Welcome to the Alaska Bead Society
Our Mission: To promote education, enjoyment and study of beads and bead art through meetings, training, and public presentations.
Our Mission: To promote education, enjoyment and study of beads and bead art through meetings, training, and public presentations.
ABS is hosting Cynthia Rutledge as our next Guest Artist! Check out the 3 classes to choose from and register today! Classes are open for registration until filled. Class info is located on our Guest Artist page.
Don't forget! Renew your ABS membership for the 2022-2023 season (running September 2022 - May 2023). Renew here and email the member sign up sheet to akbeadsociety@gci.net.
Every year, ABS takes a break during the summer from monthly meetings, but that doesn't mean we stop beading.
The 2022 Summer Challenge is "Alaska Wildflowers."
Use the bead technique of your choice to create an accessory (ex: purse, hair barrette, jewelry) that represents Alaska's beautiful wildflowers. The challenge is "anything goes" ~ any wildflower, any bead medium or technique, on any "wearable" accessory! To enter this challenge, submit photo(s) of completed beadwork by the deadline on Labor Day, by email to: akbeadsociety@gci.net.
~ Summer Challenge Deadline is September 5, 2022~
The 2022 Summer Challenge is "Alaska Wildflowers."
Use the bead technique of your choice to create an accessory (ex: purse, hair barrette, jewelry) that represents Alaska's beautiful wildflowers. The challenge is "anything goes" ~ any wildflower, any bead medium or technique, on any "wearable" accessory! To enter this challenge, submit photo(s) of completed beadwork by the deadline on Labor Day, by email to: akbeadsociety@gci.net.
~ Summer Challenge Deadline is September 5, 2022~
ABS COVID-19 MITIGATION PLAN
For any in person ABS-sanctioned event, the COVID-19 Mitigation applies.
In case you missed it! Meet some of our ABS members in this short clip! check it out!
Our 2019 Bead Arts Market was a success! We had 18 member-artists that filled the Anchorage Museum atrium to sell handmade beaded art. In case you missed it, here is one of our promotional videos.
For over 20 years, the Alaska Bead Society has cultivated a space for beaders in the Anchorage area. It started with a group of creatives who envisioned a bead-focused organization, and now ABS holds workshops, monthly meetings, and educational presentations on beads. See some of our past activities here.
ABS meets monthly September through May - similar to the school year. Locals understand that in Alaska, we spend time fishing, camping, and enjoying our short summer - but don’t worry, we usually have a fun Summer Beading Challenge to keep you beading. The official membership year runs June 1 to May 31.
Our monthly meetings are open to the public, and anyone is welcome to attend! Membership is $40, and includes:
Alaska Bead Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
ABS meets monthly September through May - similar to the school year. Locals understand that in Alaska, we spend time fishing, camping, and enjoying our short summer - but don’t worry, we usually have a fun Summer Beading Challenge to keep you beading. The official membership year runs June 1 to May 31.
Our monthly meetings are open to the public, and anyone is welcome to attend! Membership is $40, and includes:
- Special discount for purchases at local participating bead shops
- Opportunity to participate at the ABS annual sales event
- Hands-on beading workshops
- Registration discount for ABS Classes in the Guest Artist Program
- Insider news about bead-happenings
- Bead retreat opportunity
- Giving back to the community through community events and fundraising
- A plethora of beading resources, insight, tips and tricks
Alaska Bead Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.