Meet Our Designers
Discover the artists, stories, and creative perspectives behind the designs you’ll explore at SocialBeadia
…these are the people who make this creative community special
May Brisebois
Katalin Budaine' Nagy
Shona Bevan
Laura Embrey
Specialty - Bead Weaving
May’s creative journey began after discovering beading in 2001. Drawing on storytelling and artistic influences from East and West, she now creates original designs that honor the traditions of off-loom bead weaving while exploring new possibilities in culture, technique, and imagination.
Specialty - Bead Embroidery
Budapest-based artist Békata has spent a lifetime exploring creative expression, ultimately discovering her passion for bead embroidery. Today, she combines bead embroidery with mixed media and polymer clay to create distinctive wearable art while inspiring others through her teaching.
Specialty - Bead Weaving
London-based bead designer Shona creates elegant, wearable jewelry that makes a striking impact with the smallest of beads. A sought-after international instructor, she is known for her impeccable finishing, refined attention to detail, and passion for sharing her craft.
Specialty - Bead Weaving
Laura is an award-winning beadwork artist from Cheshire, UK, celebrated for her dazzling crystal designs and intricate seed bead artistry. A passionate educator and the 2025 Battle of the Beadsmith winner, she loves inspiring fellow beaders through beautifully crafted tutorials and workshops.