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
July 2025
Halfpenney's IBW 2025 Special Offers
Until 3rd August
Website: www.halfpenneys.co.uk
£1.00 Hedgehog & Hazel Dormouse Tag Charts – 2 x brick/peyote colour charts
£2.50 Happy Hedgehog Coaster Charts – brick/peyote colour chart and peyote word chart
£18.50 Happy Hedgehog Coaster Full Kit (contains printed charts, beads, coaster, needle & thread)
£17.00 Happy Hedgehog Coaster Materials Pack (beads, coaster, needle & thread supplied, charts not included)
CJ Beaders Bead Chicken Clearance Sale
Until 30th August
Time: Monday to Friday 9.30 - 2.30, plus extra Saturdays August 9th, 16th and 30th (same time)
Address: Unit 15, Willams Park Industrial Park, Gore Road, New Milton, BH25 6SH.
Telephone: 01202 798 151
Website: CJBeaders.com
We are closing our retail area and moving online only from 30th August, so we are hosting a Bead Chicken Clearance event which runs until Saturday 30th August for shop floor stock only. Discounts will increase as we go through August but stock levels will fall - how long do you wait?
We still have lots of the favourites left in the shop including Miyuki Seed Beads, Delicas, Spacer Beads and Cut Seed Beads, plus lots of stock coming down from our upstairs storeroom which is new to the shop - including Charlottes, findings, Czech Seed Beads, pearls, etc.
Creative Crafter's Magazine Xmas in July Special - 31 days / 31 patterns
1st July to 31st July
Time: 8.00am BST daily
This event is online via Facebook and accessed by purchasing a link via PayPal here: https://py.pl/2ACF7 The cost of the event is £10 and for that you will receive 31 days of varied patterns from 19 designers. That's a new pattern every day during July 2025!
To take part you must answer all the questions when joining my Facebook group. This event is digital only and once purchased, I will send you an email which gives you the link to access along with your password. The Facebook group will have a daily post at 0800 BST showing the pattern and designer for that day and you must answer all the Facebook questions.
For further enquiries please visit: https://fb.me/e/aLiq9ELBh
Newcastle Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 19th July to Sunday 20th July
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Cornish Bead Fair
Sunday 20th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The John Betjeman Centre, Southern Way, Wadebridge, PL27 7BX
Bergs Beads 25% discount
Friday 25th July to Tuesday 5th August
Address: Worldwide
Check out Berg's Beads' International Beading Week 2025 sale at: https://gailberg.etsy.com/, to bag yourselves 25% off all tutorials!
This offer includes earrings, rings, bracelets, pen wraps, 3D stars, 3D pods, baubles/ornaments, tea light wraps and carrier beads.
Techniques/stitches include: Kumihimo kongo gumi, Peyote (flat, diagonal, dimensional) and other bead weaving techniques. Each tutorial includes some basic information and lots of photos on how to do each technique/stitch (with some prerequisites mentioned), as well as graphics and word charts as applicable.
For further information contact: bergsbeads@gmail.com
Cath Thomas Designs Special 25% discount
Friday 25th July to Monday 4th August
Time: 0.01 25th July- 23.59 4th August (CET)
For further information please visit: www.caththomasdesigns.com
London Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 26th July to Sunday 27th July
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Kempton Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Welcome to International Beading Week 2025 - The Natural World
Saturday 26th July
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (BST)
Address: Worldwide
Telephone: +44 (0) 7837 649 712
Website: internationalbeadingweek.com/
Violetta Pretorious Designs IBW 2025 Special Offers
Hookin' to the Beat 25% Etsy Sale
To make a purchase visit: https://hookintothebeat.etsy.com
IBW 2025 - The Natural World: Animals
Sunday 27th July
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (BST)
Address: Worldwide
Telephone: +44 (0) 7837 649 712
Website: internationalbeadingweek.com/
IBW 2025 - The Natural World:Flora
Tuesday 29th July
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (BST)
Address: Worldwide
Telephone: +44 (0) 7837 649 712
Website: internationalbeadingweek.com/
Design on the Fly - IBW Style with Paula Gething
Wednesday 30th July
Time: 6.00pm AEST (9.00am BST)
Address: Worldwide
Participants will also be able to purchase the same bead packs directly from Michelle, which means you can make the same designs. The session is recorded and will be available on YouTube afterwards, so you can go back and refresh your learning.
Please click on the following link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pVb5B6JKSGC9kOQz_fEagg
IBW 2025 - The Natural World:Habitat
Thursday 31st July
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (BST)
Address: Worldwide
Telephone: +44 (0) 7837 649 712
Website: internationalbeadingweek.com/
August 2025
The Beading Circle Bead-a-long with Holly - Learn to bead a 3D Peyote star
Session 1 - Friday 1st August at 5.30 to 7.30pm (BST)
Session 2 - Sunday 3rd August at 12.30 to 2.00pm (BST)
Together, we’ll stitch magic over two relaxed live Zoom sessions. You’ll be able to ask questions as we go, learn at your own pace, and enjoy the company of other crafters as we bring a star to life, one bead at a time. Plus, all attendees receive a free bonus pattern to keep the creativity flowing after the sessions!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for a calming creative moment, this bead-a-long is for you.
Sign up here: https://thebeadingcircle.com/shop/Learn-To-Make-A-3D-Peyote-Star-Live-Bead-a-long-1st-And-3rd-Aug-2025-p765736246
For further details on the 'Star Hendy Project' please visit: https://beadworkersguild.com/international-projects/
IBW 2025 - The Natural World: The Elements
Saturday 2nd August
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (BST)
Address: Worldwide
Telephone: +44 (0) 7837 649 712
Website: internationalbeadingweek.com/
Welsh Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 2nd August to Sunday 3rd August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
IBW 2025 - The Natural World: Environment and a Final Farewell
Sunday 3rd August
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (BST)
Address: Worldwide
Telephone: +44 (0) 7837 649 712
Website: internationalbeadingweek.com/
North Yorkshire Bead Fair
Saturday 9th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Spofforth Village Hall, Castle Street, Spofforth, Harrogate, HG3 1AP
Kent Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 9th August to Sunday 10th August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6PY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Penrith Bead Fair
Sunday 10th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Stainton Village Hall, Kings Arm, Penrith , CA11 0EP
Berwick Upon Tweed Bead Fair
Saturday 16th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Ancroft Village Hall, Ancroft, Northumberland, TD15 2TE
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/berwick-upon-tweed-mrbead-bead-fair
Harrogate Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 16th August to Sunday 17th August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Pavillions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Scottish Bead Fair
Sunday 17th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, Glasgow, PA4 9EJ
Brockenhurst Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 30th August to Sunday 31st August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Hants, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Drop-in
Saturday 30th August
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 12.00 noon 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.
September 2025
The Creative Craft Show
Thursday 4th September to Saturday 6th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Address: Farnborough International, Farnborough, GU14 6FD
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Newark Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 6th September to Sunday 7th September
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Windsor Bead Fair
Sunday 7th September
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Old Windsor Memorial Hall, Straight Rd, Old Windsor, SL4 2RN
New Forest Bead Fair
Sunday 14th September
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
BeadsUpNorth Bead Fair
Sunday 21st 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
Thursday 25th September to Saturday 27th 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-2025
Cheshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 27th September to Sunday 28th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Nantwich Civic Hall, 4 Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Essex Bead Fair
Sunday 28th September
Time: 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Address: Marks Tey Village Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO1 6EJ
Drop-in
Saturday 27th September
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 12.00 noon 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 2025
Cambridge Bead Fair
Sunday 5th October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX
Crafterama - Lincoln
Sunday 5th October
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The EPIC Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, LN2 2NA
Telephone: 01234 380779
Website: www.stamperama.com/lincoln-faq
Norwich Bead Fair
Sunday 12th October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The George Best Western Hotel, Arlington Lane, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2DA
Warwickshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 18th October to Sunday 19th October
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, CV8 2RG
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Luton Bead Fair
Saturday 18th October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The Stockwood Hotel, Castle Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3SS
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/luton-bead-fair
Swindon Bead Fair
Sunday 19th October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Purton Village Hall, 70 Station Rd, Purton, SN5 4AJ
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/swindonbeadfair
Creative Craft Show (Glasgow)
Thursday 23rd October to Sunday 26th October
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm(4pm Sunday)
Address: SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow., G3 8YW
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Mairi Carlton and Carole Cowie will be there with a stunning display of beadwork so come along and say hello.
Worcester Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 25th October to Sunday 26th October
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Worcester Racecourse, Grand Stand Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3EJ
Website: rockngem.co.uk
East Sussex Bead Fair
Sunday 26th October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Forest Row Village Hall, The Square, Forest Row, RH18 5ES
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/east-sussex-bead-fair-forest-row
Drop-in
Saturday 25th October
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 12.00 noon 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.
Creative Craft Show(Birmingham)
Thursday 30th October to Sunday 2nd November
Time: 9.30 am - 5.00 pm (4.30 pm Sunday)
Address: NEC Birmingham, West Midlands. B40 1NT
Telephone: 01425 272 711
November 2025
Brighton Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 1st November to Sunday 2nd November
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ
Website: rockngem.co.uk
London Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 8th November to Sunday 9th November
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Kempton Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Drop-in
Saturday 29th November
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 12.00 noon 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.