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
November 2024
Knitting & Stitching Show (Harrogate)
Thursday 21st November to Sunday 24th November
Time: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm (5.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Telephone: 020 7688 6830
Website: theknittingandstitchingshow.com/harrogate
Sylvia Fairhurst and Karen Gibson-Brown will be the show.
Come and see the beautiful display of beadwork and say hello.
Find us on stand TG634
Saturday 30th 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 2024
Sunday 1st December
Time: 8.00 am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 - 7.00 pm (UK time)
Meet, Mingle & Make - Christmas
Join us for a fun packed day of beady Christmas gift making and enjoy a varied selection of patterns kindly donated to the Guild by a group of talented designers from all over the globe.
For more information and to make your booking please click here.
Saturday 14th December
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.
January 2025
Kent Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 11th January to Sunday 12th January
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Hop Farm Family Park, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6PY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Chepstow Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 18th January to Sunday 19th January
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Chepstow Racecourse, St Lawrence Road, Chepstow, NP16 6BE
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
February 2025
Worcester Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 1st February to Sunday 2nd February
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Worcester Racecourse, Grand Stand Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3EJ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Brockenhurst Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 8th February
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Cheshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 15th February to Sunday 16th February
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Nantwich Civic Hall, 4 Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5NH
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Harrogate Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 22nd February to Sunday 23rd February
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
Crafting Live Sandown
Friday 28th February to Saturday 1st March
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Address: Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ
Website: craftinglive.co.uk/shows/sandown
March 2025
London Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 1st March to Sunday 2nd March
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
The Creative Craft Show
Thursday 6th March to Saturday 8th March
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Address: SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow. G3 8YW
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Website: creativecraftshow.co.uk/glasgow-2025
Newton Abbot Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 8th March to Sunday 9th March
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Cambridge Bead Fair
Sunday 9th March
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX
The Creative Craft Show
Thursday 13th March to Sunday 16th March
Time: 9.30 am - 5.00 pm (4.30 pm on Sunday)
Address: NEC Birmingham, West Midlands. B40 1NT
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Brighton Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 22nd March to Sunday 23rd March
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
Address: Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
East Sussex Bead Fair
Sunday 23rd March
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Alfriston Village Hall, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5TL
The Stitching 4 All & Crafts4Crafters Show
Thursday 27th March to Saturday 29th March
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Address: Westpoint Arena, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Telephone: 0117 370 3342