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 2025
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.
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
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
GBBS Online - Diamond Deco with Mairi Carlton
Sunday 7th September
Time: 2.00 - 7.00pm (BST).
Join Mairi Carlton for a day of fun learning how to weave Tila and seed beads together to create a square frame then adding a Herringbone edge to complete the shape.
A crystal-embellished Rivoli nestles at the top of the frame with some optional crystal and dagger fringing at the bottom. and the centrepiece is finished with an embellished Right-Angle Weave chain with a double Peyote toggle to close.
This workshop is suitable for confident beginners, with good knowledge of Herringbone and Right-Angle weave and costs £50.00.
Whether you are a member of the Guild or a guest you are welcome to join Mairi, so don't be shy, make your booking today by clicking here. Bookings close at noon on Thursday 4th September.
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
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.
Essex Bead Fair
Sunday 28th September
Time: 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Address: Marks Tey Village Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO1 6EJ
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
Knit + Stitch (London)
Thursday 9th October to Sunday 12th October
Time: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm(4.0pm Sunday)
Address: Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY
Telephone: 0207688 6830
Website: knitandstitchshow.co.uk/london/
GBBS Online - Medallion Pendant with Violetta Pretorious
Saturday 11th October
Time: 2.00 - 7.00pm (BST).
Join Violetta to learn a new and fun way to create isosceles triangles!
Using Delica beads you will learn a new way to create the elongated triangles required to create a contemporary 3D piece of jewellery, by joining the triangles into a gorgeous hexagonal medallion suspended from a warped square bail. Not forgetting that all important bling - a bezelled rivoli inserted in the centre of the medallion.
This workshop is suitable for intermediate to advanced beaders with a good knowledge of Peyote sttich and costs £50.00.
Whether you are a member of the Guild or a guest you are welcome to join Violetta, so don't be shy, make your booking today by clicking here. Bookings close at noon on Thursday 9th October.
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
GBBS Online - Emilie with Sylvia Fairhurst
Saturday 15th November
Time: 2.00 - 7.00pm (BST).
Knowledge of Herringbone, Peyote and Right Angle Weave would be useful for this online workshop.
Whether you are a member of the Guild or a guest you are welcome to join Sylvia, so don't be shy, make your booking today by clicking here.
Bookings close at noon on Thursday 13th November.
Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 15th November to Sunday 16th November
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Westpoint Centre, Devon Showground, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Southern Counties Lace ,Bead and Needlework Fair
Saturday 15th November
Time: 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Address: Horizon Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, PO9 2AY
Knit + Stitch (Harrogate)
Thursday 20th November to Sunday 23rd November
Time: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm(5pm Sunday)
Address: Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Telephone: 0207688 6830
Website: knitandstitchshow.co.uk/harrogate/
Sylvia Fairhurst will be there with a stunning display of beadwork so come along and say hello.
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.
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026