The Grand River Bead Society (GRBS) was founded in 2001 by a group of bead enthusiasts who wanted to share their knowledge and inspire others about beads. It is a non-profit, volunteer group of people who share an abiding love of and enthusiasm for beads and beadwork.

The Grand River Bead Society includes bead makers, bead collectors, lampwork artists, jewellery makers, people who use beads for embellishment and people who just like to have fun with beads. Members come from Alma, Brantford, Cambridge, Elora, Fergus, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and other surrounding cities.

Meetings occur once a month and are the core activity of the Grand River Bead Society (but you can find members of the group at shows across the country). During these meetings we chat, learn, show each other our work, and generally get inspired.

   The Grand River Bead Society meets every 3rd Monday of each month from September to June from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

   The location of the meetings is at the Crafter Cupboard, 430 Laird Dr., Guelph (parking is free). 
 
If you like beads, the Grand River Bead Society us a great way to spend an evening.

    GRBS sponsors a show and sale of  beads, wire, chainmaille, kits, supplies as well as finished artisan quality work from both members and non-members.  This year the show will be held on Oct. 27 & 28 at the Guelph Place Banquet Hall in Guelph.  Members will be demonstrating various aspects of beading and chain making throughout the day as well as participating in on site classes.  Admission is $2.   

See www.grandriverbeadsociety.com for details on all aspects of our group