Join us for our first annual BeadStock event featuring bead vendors, demonstrations, raffles, and more! Learn about wampum, antique trade beads, bead and artifact identification, trading, and turquoise. This event celebrates the artistry of beading and history of beads around the world.
The cost is $12 per person, $6 for children and members. Pizza Chef of Warner will sell pizza and salads and snacks will also be available at a museum booth.
Our co-sponsors for this event are The Wandering Bull LLC and Beadniks.
BeadStock 2022 Schedule of Events
8:00 am Early Buyers ($25) entrance.
Coffee, pastry available
10:00 am Gates Open to the public. $12.00 entry includes admission to the museum!
10:15 am Welcome and event information
10:30 am - 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Carolyn Rordam
Joppa Glassworks Demonstration
Ancient Glass Bead Making Techniques
MKIM Barn
11:00 am Presentation Ven. Lama Naomh Tomas OCBM
Bead and Bone in Buddhist Practice -Then & Now.
MKIM Pavilion
12:00 pm Presentation Andy Bullock MKIM Director
Inspiration for Beadstock & the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. Bring your lunch and participate in the discussion about beads and beadwork at MKIM!
MKIM Pavilion
2:00 pm Presentation Brian Robertshaw
Beadniks (BeadStock Co-Sponsor)
Beads & Early Human History, An Intimate Relationship”
MKIM Pavilion.
3:00 pm Bead Swap
Guests are encouraged to spread a blanket out on the ground to display beads and related items they would like to sell/trade/barter for. Informal. Included with show admission. No additional charge to participate!
MKIM Pavilion
4:00 pm Closing Remarks Andy Bullock
The Rain Date is September 18, 2022.
