Sunday, January 15, 2012

RESERVE your Spot NOW!

Be sure to reserve your spot (send $50 deposit) for our first annual BSGC Artist Retreat being held May 18 - 20, 2012! It is going to be at the LOMC: Lutheran Outreach Ministries Center located in beautiful Oregon, Illinois. 

Costs include lodging for two (2) nights and five (5) delicious meals.  Single occupancy is $174, double occupancy is $154, and triple occupancy is $138.

Our fun weekend begins on Friday, May 18th at 4 PM and lasts til Sunday, May 20th at 4 PM. Bring beading projects you are working on, books to read, and hiking shoes, if you so desire. We will also have access to the pond which has canoes to rent. Members will be able to demo techniques, share with others, and just do as little or as much they desire.

Contact Gina at ginam9259@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.






Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Wednesday's Meeting

Join us this Wednesday, January 11, for our guest speaker, glass artist Karen Ovington. Karen's web site is http://ovingtonglassstudio.com. The meeting begins at 7 PM and guests may attend by paying a $5 guest fee. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

First Ever BSGC ARTIST RETREAT

Mark Your Calendars for May 18 - 20, 2012, when we host our first annual BSGC Artist Retreat! Check back here soon to find out more about this exciting event or check out our upcoming newsletter for more details! It's going to be awesome!

The Holiday Party is Almost Here!

Our Holiday Party is Thursday, December 8 at our usual meeting spot, the VFW at 10 W. Higgins Rd., Park Ridge. Fun will include a buffet dinner catered by Corky’s Catering, great raffle prizes, our annual silent auction and socializing with other bead friends. Check-in starts at 6pm with dinner at 7pm. Everyone must bring at least one item for the silent auction. Anything bead related is great, but no magazines please. Don’t forget to arrive a bit early to set up your auction items and check out the jewelry to be raffled. This evening is our biggest fundraiser so come ready with cash and checkbooks.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

November Meeting!

Join us Wednesday, November 9th, at the VFW in Park Ridge as we host our annual Members' Sale and hold board elections! The fun starts at 7 PM! See you there!