The Bead Society of Great Britain (formed in Sept 1989) is a subscription based, non-profit making, non-commercial venture run by a permanent team who work voluntarily. The Society is open to all those who have an appreciation, either private or professional, of beads ancient and modern, of all shapes, sizes, materials and colours; their techniques of manufacture and their application. The Society numbers among its members private collectors, researchers, dealers, jewellery makers, bead embroiderers, beadwork weavers (on and off loom), makers of beads and many others -so there's a place for everyone!