Show Dates | Show City | Show Venue | Admission |
May 10-12 | Chicago, IL | Donald E. Stephens Convention Cener | $8.00 |
May 17-19 | Santa Monica, CA | Civic Auditorium | $8.00 |
June 7-9 | Novi, MI | Suburban Collection Showplace | $8.00 |
June 14 - 16 | Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium | $8.00 |
July 12-14 | San Mateo, CA | County Event Center | $6.00 |
With the most dazzling array of loose beads, finished beaded jewelry and beading supplies ever seen under one roof, this is a shopping event you just can’t miss! The quality selection, along with special show pricing direct from worldwide designers and manufacturers, make this a must-see show for the public.
This unrivaled show features exhibitors displaying beads from around the globe, including China, India and Africa. Alluring presentations accentuate rare and exotic beads and unusual custom-designed pieces.
Learn the Secretes the Pros don't want you to know!
Beading Classes by Wendy Simpson Conner
Visitors have incredible options of eye-catching beads, shining pearls and much more. They not only have the opportunity to buy beads and supplies at a great price, but they can also learn how to make their own jewelry. We are pround to announce a sponsorship with the author of 15 beading books including, The Best Little Beading Book author Wendy Simpson Conner. Wendy will be teaching beading workshops on weekends we have Bead Shows that are complimentary with purchase of a beading kit (valued at over $60) at select shows only . Wendy is well known for her jewelry, as she was recently featured in Beverly Hills Magazine for her design work. Her workshops include leasons on wire-work, making earrings and her pearl knotting technique. Anyone can become a pro in only one class!
Class Information
- Classes are complimentary with the purchase of a kit (which contains all the supplies and tools needed).
- Kits cost between $10 and $35
- Restringing and repair services also available.
- Ask Wendy about a weekend pass - one low price for every class!
- Interested in a one-on-one class with Wendy? Just ask her and she will be more than happy to work with you!
Class Schedule
Class Days & Times | Class Name | Class Description | ||||
| Fri: Sat: Sun: | 12:45 pm 10:30 am / 3:45 pm 11:30 am | Pearl Knotting Class | You'll love this simplified way of knotting! Most people master it by the 5th knot. Materials kit required (kits start at $20). Our most popular class - spaces fill fast so come early! | |||
Fri:
| 1:45 pm 11:30 am 12:30 pm | Simple Earring Class | For the designer on the run! | |||
Fri: | 4:15 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm | Basic Necklace Stringing Class | So, you bought the beads, now what to do? Come learn how to string a basic necklace. The materials kit includes everything you need to make a necklace. Learn the professional secrets to making perfect jewelry! Class fee is $20 - Materials Kit included. | |||
Fri: | 5:00 pm 1:45 pm 2:45 pm | Knotted Leather Bracelet Class | Make the braclet that everyone | |||
| Fri: Sat: | 2:15 pm 12:00 pm | Basic Wire Class | Working with wire is the | |||
| Fri: Sat: Sun: | 3:15 pm 2:45 pm 1:00 pm | Advanced Wire Class | The class chooses the project: you'll wire wrap a pendant, do special effects or make a ring, with lots of tips that work for everything! Lots of fun and techniques! Class fee is $25. Materials kit included. (You'll get a discount if you take the beginner wire class first.) | |||
| Sat: | 4:45 pm | Open Workshop | Work on anything you like or |
