Women and men who live in Ohio and are interested in the art of beading get together and talk online about beading techniques, bead shows and bead sales. Ohio Beaders offers a casual atmosphere where people share a sense of community with other Ohioans. Photographs of members’ beadwork are also online to inspire creativity. While some of the Ohio Beaders are new to beading and others are accomplished artisans and instructors, all contribute resources and ideas to help and support each other.

Goals of the group include beadwork exchanges and challenges, bead swaps, meetings in different parts of Ohio, attending bead shows together and planning a bead retreat. Ohio bead shop owners are encouraged to join and share information about their store, products and classes.

If you are a beader, beginner to expert, live in Ohio or live in one of the states bordering Ohio, and you share interest in the goals of the group, we hope you will consider joining Ohio Beaders. Once you apply for membership, a group moderator will send you an email requesting your introduction. Once your membership has been approved, your introduction will be forwarded to the group. We are pleased that you are interested in joining Ohio Beaders and hope it will be a fun and fulfilling experience for you.

THE PICTURE:

Taken at the Ohio Beaders 2007 Retreat of many of the people attending. The 2008 Retreat is scheduled for October.