Members pay an attendance charge of $5.00 to assist with covering costs of venue hire, insurance, tea and coffee supplies. BYO mug. Plenty of food outlets close by, or BYO lunch if desired.

BSV monthly meetings start at 10.00 am. After socialising for a while we have a short update on what's happening, then spend the rest of the day working on projects.

The BSV library is open for members to borrow from between approx. 10.15. am to 12.00 midday.

(Waiting period of three months membership is applicable to new members)

See the Events Calendar page for the latest workshops, classes and talks.

See the News page for the latest workshops and talks.

Numbers are limited in all technique workshops and must be booked in advance to ensure a place.

A requirements list is provided as a link in your confirmation email after enrolment and payment received. Scroll down your Registration confirmation email to below the Additional Information heading, then click on the link supplied to download your list.

A two hour tutorial cost is $20.00 and usually runs from 12.30 – 2.30 pm.

Note: Members are able to book and pay online to secure the booking.

Upcoming workshop samples are usually displayed at the monthly meetings beforehand.

There are always lots of other beaders working on their own projects and there to lend a hand. Workshops are not mandatory at meetings, just an optional extra for members.

Always bring along your usual kit * to meetings if you are not sure what to work on.

* Usual kit comprises, beading needle, preferred beading thread, beading mat or board, scissors and anything else that helps you work.

** Bring along your beading, work on any unfinished projects or get help from a fellow member if you are stuck on something.


Melbourne

Venue
Carnegie Library and Community Centre, 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie, VIC (Melway Map 68 J4)

It's a short walk from Carnegie Station. Our meeting is in the Boyd room, which is on the first floor (lift available). The library is not open to the public until midday, so members operate the door until then.

The ground floor Shepparson Avenue entrance to the library is manned by members up until 10.30 am, then a doorbell is used.

There is good access to public transport and ample parking in the public car park adjacent to the library building, and also along Shepparson Avenue or the side streets.

Meetings
Day: Second Sunday every month except January and November if it clashes with the Expo.
When: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Members please visit the events page for details of the next month’s workshop.