The International Society of Glass Beadmakers is an organization dedicated to promoting the growth and recognition of glass beadmaking. Please check out their website at www.isgb.org.
The Bead Society of Greater Chicago was founded in 1989 to study, discuss and exchange information about beads and beadwork. Their website is www.bsgc.org.
I am a mermber of each of these bead organizations. Please check out their websites.