The BSGW meetings are held on the second Saturday of March, May, September and October. Our major events are the Bead, Jewelry and Textile Bazaars held in April and November.
Up Coming Meetings & Events
The BSGW Meeting
Saturday, March 9, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 PM
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Chevy Chase Community Center
5601 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington DC 20015
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Topic: Our next meeting will be a celebration of beaded purses. Sara Rivers-Colfield will be back to share her private collection. By day, she is an archeologist and in her off hours she collects beaded purses and antique clothing. Join us as we learn how beads have influenced fashion throughout history.
69th Semi-Annual Bead, Jewelry and Textile Bazaar
Saturday, April 6, 2019
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday, April 7, 2019
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Activity Center at Bohrer Park
506 South Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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- Admission $6.00 or $5.00 with the coupon -
- Sat. only Free Shuttle from Shady Grove Metro -
- Children Under 12 Free -
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The BSGW Meeting
Saturday, May 11, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 PM
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Chevy Chase Community Center
5601 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington DC 20015
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Topic: Our May meeting will review
Ellen Benson's personal collection of African jewelry and art. The guest speaker will be Dr. Robert Liu.
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The BSGW Meeting
Saturday, September 14, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 PM
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Chevy Chase Community Center
5601 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington DC 20015
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Topic: To be Announced
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The BSGW Bead Swap and Luncheon (Members Only)
Saturday, October 12, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 PM
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Chevy Chase Community Center
5601 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington DC 20015
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Topic: The October meeting is an opportunity for BSGW members to fellowship and participate in the annual Bead Swap.
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70th Semi-Annual Bead, Jewelry and Textile Bazaar
Saturday, November 9, 2019
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday, November 10, 2019
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Activity Center at Bohrer Park
506 South Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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- Admission $6.00 or $5.00 with the coupon -
- Sat. only Free Shuttle from Shady Grove Metro -
- Children Under 12 Free -
