Diary - The Beadworkers Guild

Welcome to the diary page where you can find up-to-date information on bead shows and online events.

All bead shows marked with the Guild logo indicate that the Guild will be in attendance, so please come along and say hello.

If you are organising a show or know of one that isn't listed below, please contact events@beadworkersguild.com

August 2026

 

International Beading Week Online Drop-In (AM)

Saturday 1st August

Time: 10.00am - 12.00  (UK time)

We're heading down under once more, to meet IBW Ambassador Catriona Starpins, who will be showing us how to make her IBW logo inspired Sugar Rush Earrings. Catriona will also share a few ideas for turning the same components into alternative pieces of jewellery, such as bracelets and necklaces, as well as talking about emblems (particularly traditional tattoo art), that has inspired her beadwork.

You don't need to be a member of The Beadworkers Guild to enjoy this event, just an enthusiastic beader, so why not invite a friend to join you?  Bookings must be made 48 hours (UK time) prior to this event to ensure you receive your log on details in time. To make your booking please click here.

For any booking enquiries, please contact: enquiries@beadworkersguild.com

 

Halfpenney's Beads

Saturday 1st August

Time: 1.00pm - 4.00  pm (UK time)

Address:  26 Melbourne Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, UK, BB5 5LS

Telephone:  01254 236 049

Join Kathryn at Halfpenney's Beads, for an in-person introduction to bead weaving.
The cost of the workshop is £15.00 which includes a kit of choice from their Drop In To Bead range, plus refreshments.  There are only six places available, so make your booking ASAP to save disappointment by clicking here: https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/product/intro-workshop-ibw-2026/

 

International Beading Week Online Drop-In (PM)

Saturday 1st August

Time: 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm  (UK time)

The week may nearly be over and this may be our penultimate PM session, but the fun continues!  IBW Ambassador Julie Ashford, of Spellbound Beads, will joining us to demonstrate how to make her Staffordshire Knot Necklace.

You don't need to be a member of The Beadworkers Guild to enjoy this event, just an enthusiastic beader, so why not invite a friend to join you?  Bookings must be made 48 hours (UK time) prior to this event to ensure you receive your log on details in time. To make your booking please click here.

For any booking enquiries, please contact: enquiries@beadworkersguild.com

 

 

 

Welsh Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 1st August to Sunday 2nd August

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

International Beading Week Online Drop-In (AM)

Sunday 2nd August

Time: 10.00am - 12.00  (UK time)

A fond AM farewell!
It's time to say farewell to all our AM IBW attendees, as we review all that has happened during the week.  We will also be joined by Anvi Shah, of Norgard Designs, who will be updating us on their previous international projects and possibly news of a new one!

You don't need to be a member of The Beadworkers Guild to enjoy this event, just an enthusiastic beader, so why not invite a friend to join you?  Bookings must be made 48 hours (UK time) prior to this event to ensure you receive your log on details in time. To make your booking please click here.

For any booking enquiries, please contact: enquiries@beadworkersguild.com

 

 

 

International Beading Week Online Drop-In (PM)

Sunday 2nd August

Time: 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm  (UK time)

A final IBW 2026 farewell!

For the final session of our fantastic week of beady celebrations, we will be joined by two of our Ambassadors. Teresa Shelton will be giving a live presentation about beading on the go (especially when travelling), and we will also be sharing a pre-recorded presentation by Floor Kaspers.

And last, but by no means least, we will be announcing all of our prize winners, but don't worry if you're unable to attend, we will contact you via email to let you know if you are one of the lucky ones!

You don't need to be a member of The Beadworkers Guild to enjoy this event, just an enthusiastic beader, so why not invite a friend to join you?  Bookings must be made 48 hours (UK time) prior to this event to ensure you receive your log on details in time. To make your booking please click here.

For any booking enquiries, please contact: enquiries@beadworkersguild.com

 

 

 

Berwick Upon Tweed Bead Fair

 Saturday 15th August

Time:   11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Ancroft Village Hall, Ancroft, Northumberland, TD15 2TE

Telephone: 01603 95127

Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/berwick-upon-tweed-mrbead-bead-fair

 

 

Brockenhurst Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 15th August to Sunday 16th August

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Hants, SO42 7RY

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

 

Scottish Bead Fair

Sunday 16th August

Time:   11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, Glasgow, PA4 9EJ

Telephone: 01603 95127

Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/scottish-bead-fair

 

Meet, Mingle & Make - Chatelaines

Saturday 22nd August

Time: 8.00am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)

Join us for a fun packed day of beading items for a Beadworker's Chatelaine and enjoy a varied selection of patterns kindly donated to the Guild by a group of talented designers from the UK.
This event is just £20.00 per person and you don't need to be a member of the Guild to join in the fun.  We have something for all levels of beader. Whether you are a member of the Guild or a guest you are welcome, so don't be shy, make your booking today!

To be sure of a place, please make your booking before noon on Monday 17th August by clicking here

 

 

Harrogate Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 22nd August to Sunday 23rd August

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Pavillions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

 

Penrith Bead Fair

Sunday 23rd August

Time:   11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Stainton Village Hall, Kings Arm, Penrith, CA11 0EP

Telephone: 01603 95127

Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/penrith-bead-fair

 

 

Henley Country and Craft Show

 Friday 28th August to Monday 31st August

Time:   10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Address: Stonor Park, Henley on Thames, RG9 6HF

Telephone: 01425 272711

Website: thecraftshows.co.uk/henley-country-craft-food-show

 

Drop-in

Saturday 29th August

Time: 10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)

Our free to attend, online monthly Drop-in's offers beaders from all around the globe, the opportunity to bead, chat and share their beading knowledge in good company.

To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 3pm on the Thursday prior to the event by clicking here.

You don't need to be a member of the Guild to enjoy this event, so why not invite a friend to join you.

 

 

Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 29th August to Sunday 30th August

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Westgate Hall, 3 Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury, CT1 2BT

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

September 2026

 

 

Warwickshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 5th September to Sunday 6th September

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, CV8 2RG

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

 

Essex Bead Fair

Sunday 6th September

Time:   10.00 am - 3.30 pm

Address: Marks Tey Village Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EH

Telephone: 01603 95127

Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/essexbeadfair-markstey

 

 

The Creative Craft Show

Friday 10th September to Sunday 12th September

Time:   10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00 pm on Sunday)

Address: Farnborough International, Farnborough, GU14 6FD

Telephone: 01425 272 711

Website: creativecraftshow.co.uk/farnborough-2026

 

 

Newark Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 12th September to Sunday 13th September

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

 

New Forest Bead Fair

Sunday 13th September

Time:   11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY

Telephone: 01603 95127

Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/new-forest-bead-fair

 

 

Cheshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 19th September to Sunday 20th September

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Nantwich Civic Hall, 4 Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

 

BeadsUpNorth Bead Fair

Sunday 20th September

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Haydock Race Course, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA12 0HQ

Telephone: 01254 236 049

Website: beadsupnorth.co.uk

 

 

The Creative Craft Show

Friday 24th September to Sunday 26th September

Time:   9.30 am - 4.30 pm

Address: Westpoint Centre, Devon Showground, Exeter, EX5 1DJ

Telephone: 01425 272 711

Website: creativecraftshow.co.uk/exeter-2026

 

 

Essex Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 26th September to Sunday 27th September

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Marks Tey Village Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EH

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

Drop-in

Saturday 26th September

Time: 10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)

Our free to attend, online monthly Drop-in's offers beaders from all around the globe, the opportunity to bead, chat and share their beading knowledge in good company.

To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 3pm on the Thursday prior to the event by clicking here.

You don't need to be a member of the Guild to enjoy this event, so why not invite a friend to join you.

October 2026

November 2026

December 2026