Creativity is empowering! Beads are magical, a universal medium for self expression and creativity. We are determined to share our love of beads with every new member.

“ I'm looking for other homeschooling families with older children. Our youngest son is 11 years old & really needs to be with older boys. It's been a challenge finding groups for older kids, boys especially. We've been hsg for 3 yrs. ”

“ I am an artist with 2 daughters living in San Jose. I am athletic, outgoing, and would like to meet new friends. My hobbies are hiking, wine tasting, cooking and knitting. ”

“ Hello, my name is shyica, I am a 26 year old female. I'm am looking for a jewlery making, crochet or knitting meet ups in fairfield, ca. ”

“ I'm a native San Franciscan looking to meet new friends and learn more about San Francisco. I love doing crafty and artistic things, traveling, reading and exploring the city. ”

“ My name is Daphne, I am a mom of 2 lovely little girl monsters. I love to do all sorts of crafts and am interested in learning a whole lot more. Looking for someone to hang out and craft with near Fairfield CA.*I want to learn soap and candle making. ”

“ I am forming this meetup to share my travel knowledge with others, but secretly, I get way more than I give out. Come and you will taste great ethnic foods and learn all about the world. ”

“ This looks like a fun way to meet people! I have been a housewife for 19 years. I need to get out! I recently became a Silpada Designs Jewelry Independent Rep. and would like to connect with others who love this incredible jewelry. ”

“ i will definitely attend a meetup. grehound meetup- in the meantime does anyone have a suggestion for a time or dogpark where other greys may be? water outdoor activity meetup - i am interested in rowing , canoening, rafting, kayaking ”

“ I am the secretary for the Pleasant Grove High Band Boosters. I am looking for interested vendors to participate in a craft fair our school hosts the last Saturday of every October. For additional information, check out http://pghsbandboosters.org. ”

“ i am interested in rekindling my lapidary hobby and putting my creative thoughts to use; at the same time meeting some new friends with the same interests. ”

“ I find joy in beauty and am compelled to interpret and create my own visions, am passionate, diving deeply into interests, love anything involving my hands, music, dance, or creation, and continuously redefine/evolve myself. ”

“ Hello! New to the East Bay area, looking forward to meeting some new and interesting people. ”

“ Hand Embroidery ”

“ i love anything to do with water ”

“ Christian fellowship ”

“ Would love to learn these new techniques! ”

“ I have my own online store where I sell handmade jewelry and polymer clay crafts. I love sculpey and fimo! ”

“ Hey Yall! You can just call me Drago, since that's my nick-name! I am a devoted knitter, and I LOVE to crochet! ”

“ Hi -- I create beaded jewelry that's auctioned off by charities. I'm hoping coming to meetups will keep me productive. Jewelry making is my therapy. Would like to meet others who enjoy it, too -- maybe get together 4 "field trip" to bead show in SF. ”

“ Hi, my name is Peggy and I lost my mother almost 7 years ago to we think heart failure, but that's a long story. I still miss her and being able to call and discuss what's happening. I thought this might be a nice group to join. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a pet sitter and dog trainer and I'd like to meet more clients and people in the field. ”

“ I'd like to have more opportunities to make jewelry! Please let me know if there's a place in or near Seattle where I can just walk in (and pay a fee) to saw, solder, cast, or etch things to my heart's content... :) ”

“ hi...i joined for am looking for peoples interested in assembling a simple bead pattern for possible mass production on a per unit basis. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because the city is huge with amazing opportunities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a Palera/Santera and I want to meet same in the SF Bay Area ”

“ My name is Holly. I'm 28 and new to Fairfield. I would like to meet some new people ”

“ I would love to meet new people. I am Pagan. I can host. If anyone is interested in getting together, live near Manteca, email me and lets get it going! We can talk and get something organized. Magickal, Pagan, Witches, Goddess are all welcome! ”

“ Hi everyone. I'm interested in pursuing more of my favorite hobbies and developing new interests. Meetups are the perfect forum! ”

“ Milla is a little love bug who just wants to play! ”

“ "Hi - my friends are all in SF and Berkeley, so I'm hoping to meet some kind and interesting folks to hang out with down here." ”

“ I prefer my inner voice these days to outer... :) she says the nicest things... PEACE ”

“ Ive just moved from london england,and i want to get to know the area as well as get fit in the process. ”

“ Hello, my boyfriend AND I are looking to share sport activities and fun with other new friends and we hope to share laughter, stories and food after a hard workout ”

“ Hi from Bobbi in Woodbridge! I am a retired bartender, now on Social Security. I have been disabled since 1989, and have played with beads since as long as I can remember. Because I live so far away, I won't be able to make the evening meetings, ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to have fun! ”

“ Hi I make beaded polymer clay jewelry. I love making little girl bracelets. Unfortunately, I have another commitment on March 29th, but would love to be invited to your next meeting. Thanks Pam ”

“ I have beads and books on jewelry making and well...it's just never happened. I think in a group I will get the encouragement to start something I really want to learn! ”

“ Just started making beeaded jewelry and need to learn alot. Hoping to make few new friends as well! ”

“ I'm new at fusing/kiln formed glass. Would like to meet other people interested in glass art as well. ”

“ Hello! I have always been interested in learning how to make jewelry. I thought this would be a great opportunity to learn. ”

“ hello my name is cheryl i am 38, i have 2 children, i work full time has a home vistior , and i am looking for new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am danish and would like to meet other danes or people who speak danish. Er der andre danskere i omraadet? ”

“ Hello! Beads, Beads and more Beads, you can never have enough! I'm looking forward to meeting you all! ”

“ I worked hard, but don't play hard. I want to meet great people, eat good food and have some laughs. Meetup has connected me with great people in the past and I look forward to meeting more friends in the near future. ”

“ Hi I'm always looking for Japanese related events. ”

“ Hello, I'm Sheila. ”

“ Hello! I have a variety of interests and I love meeting new people to share these common interests with. ”

“ I am interested in the meetups, because I am looking for local contacts, craft fairs, and people who like the same things I do. ”