the Queen Bees

Barbara Lynch

Barbara Lynch has been beading for more than 20 years. Her signature pieces use tiny seed beads incorporating many different fringes. She specialized in off-loom and loom weaving with beads. Her creations have been featured in national publications. she is a founding member of The Connecticut Bead Society and a member of The Bead Society of Greater New York. A co-partner of both the Bead Hive and The Bead Hive II, Barbara teaches in many locations locally and in Florida.

Rena Mulrain

Rena Mulrain is a master beader whose specialty is strung necklaces with a flair for form and composition. she is an expert in style and deftly teaches other to develop their unique style. She displays her creations in several local shops where her designs are coveted by those who want to make a fashion statement. Rena is one of the original owners of The Bead Hive and a founding member of The Connecticut Bead Society.