BDI, the New England Bead Society, presents 36th Bead Affaire on Oct 18 in Watertown

The Bead Affaire will be held October 18 (10 am - 5 pm) at the Armenian Cultural Center, 47 Nichols Ave, Watertown. Sponsored by Beadesigner International, the New England Bead Society, the Bead Affaire includes fifty exhibitors from around the country offering an amazing range of beads, beaded jewelry and supplies.

In addition to handcrafted beads and beaded jewelry, there will be strands of beads from all over the world - materials include glass, vintage, polymer clay, Lucite, seed, pearl, gemstone and metal. The show will also include finished jewelry including unique art glass pendants, necklaces, bracelets and earrings in addition to findings, chain, leather cord and accessories and more.

The show will feature demos and information on bead resources. In addition to nationally recognized bead artists and vendors, the Women’s Craft Cooperative at Rosie’s Place will be showing and selling their work. Beadesigner International (BDI) is a non-profit organization focused on the study and exchange of ideas and knowledge related to beads, beaded jewelry and beading techniques.

Funds raised by the show are used to support the ongoing activities of the bead society including monthly society meetings featuring lectures by local and national artists. The society also supports the education of three Maasai girls of Kenya through the Beads for Education program.

For more information, visit www.beadesignerintl.org (and get a discount coupon for $1.00 off the $6.00 admission). Or visit Facebook.com/BeadAffaire and Like Us! No strollers please.