Next Meeting

Tuesday February 24 6:30 PM PST

Sabrina frey Speaker

Sabrina Frey is an artist whose work is deeply inspired by the natural world. Growing up in the mountains of Colorado and now living in the Carson Valley, Sabrina feels a strong connection to the land, and much of her art reflects her reverence for nature and the changing of the seasons. “Nature is in my blood,” she says, “and my world feels right when I’m surrounded by it.” As a devoted nature enthusiast, she breathes life into her creations, crafting highly detailed representations of animals, landscapes, and the elements. Her mastery of innovative beading techniques enables her to fashion immersive and tactile mosaics that capture the essence of each piece, akin to the DNA of nature itself—an amalgamation of diverse parts forming a cohesive and singular whole. Driven by a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, Sabrina repurposes materials such as cabinet doors and serving trays to serve as the sturdy foundations for her artwork. In doing so, she not only gives new life to discarded objects but also imbues her pieces with an added layer of uniqueness and character. With a background in academia, Sabrina delights in sharing her discoveries and techniques with others. Her contributions have been instrumental in fostering a vibrant community of bead mosaic enthusiasts, and inspiring a new generation of artists to explore the limitless potential of this captivating art form.

Leslee Frumin will be offering two workshops in February. For more information see our PBS Sponsored Workshop page.

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The Bead retreat is Full If you would like to join the waiting list please fill out the forms that you will find when you click here:

If you have already registered and want to add a meal, extra day, or pay your balance, click HERE

The Pattern Book is ready!

Thank you Shawn Brown and Karen Bettin for all of your hard work to make this a reality!

Print copies are now available on Amazon

PBS is sponsoring Open Beading for any/all members to join when they can. They are three times a week: 

Mondays from 1 pm pacific time

Thursdays and Fridays from 5 pm pacific time

You don't have to have special software, you don't have to know something complicated, just have a tablet/laptop/computer, even a phone, click on the link and follow the steps. Join in when you can, and leave when you need to, it's lots of fun and chatter...and BEADING.

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