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

July 2026

 

International Beading Week

Saturday 25th July to Sunday 2nd August

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

International Beading Week (IBW) is open each year to everyone who has a passion for beadwork or who would like to learn more about this creative art form. Wherever you are in the world you can get involved for FREE!

Details of all events can be found here.

See here for more information about International Beading Week.

 

Bead Society of Victoria IBW evening

Wednesday 29th July

Time: 7.00pm Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (AEST) / 10.00am (UK)

The Bead Society of Victoria, Australia, are opening up their regular Wednesday UFO (Unfinished Objects) beading night on Zoom, to beaders everywhere to celebrate IBW 2026!
Come along for a FREE Zoom beading session with some Aussie beaders, share some show and tell, see what we're all about, and just have a wonderful social night with us. Hope to see you there!

 

International Beading Week Online Drop-In (AM)

Sunday 26th July

Time: 10.00am - 12.00  (UK time)

Day two and we have a new IBW designer to introduce to you... Elena Lazovik, from the Netherlands, who specialises in beadweaving, bead embroidery and soutache, so sit back and enjoy!

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 26th July

Time: 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm  (UK time)

Join us this evening for a demo by IBW Ambassador Cath Thomas, who will be talking about her IBW Year-long Rainbow Challenge project - how it came about, how the components were stitched, and how they came together to create her final piece.

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 (AM)

Tuesday 28th July

Time: 10.00am - 12.00  (UK time)

If you have ever wondered how to get a nice neat finish to your bead embroidery, then Australian designer, Meg Thomposon, who will be sharing her knowledge of bead embroidery edges with soutache.

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)

Tuesday 28th July

Time: 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm  (UK time)

Not sure how to bezel?  Then join us for an evening of fun with IBW Ambassador, Kelly Dale, who will be demonstrating hexagon bezels.

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 (AM)

Thursday 30th July

Time: 10.00am - 12.00  (UK time)

IBW Ambassador Chloe Menage, joins us this morning to demonstrate her IBW 2026 project 'Emblems for Peace', inspired by the Flower Power era!

Chloe will show you how to weave sturdy Peyote rings which can either be embellished to create ‘peace’ emblems or daisies. Link your components for a bold necklace or use them for earrings, keychains and more!

If you would like to support Chloe during the Beadworkers Guild Zoom session, her pattern will be available to purchase from 9.30am BST ahead of the BWG AM session and details of how to download the pattern will be released here.
£1 from every pattern sold during IBW will be donated to War Child via WorkforGood. Details of how to download the pattern will be released here

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

 

 

#NoOneHasToBeadAlone - SUNDANCE Earring with Erika

Thursday 30th July

Time: 4.00pm (UK) / 5.00pm (CET) / 11.00am (NYC / 8.00am (Cali) / 3.00am (NZ)

Join Erika and the Beadingschool community for a special #NoOneHasToBeadAlone live beading session during International Beading Week 2026.

Created in 2020, #NoOneHasToBeadAlone brings beaders together through creativity, friendship and shared inspiration. The workshops are free, open to everyone and no registration is required.

This week's project is the beautiful SUNDANCE Earrings. Participants can bead live together with Erika, ask questions and enjoy the creative energy of beaders from all around the world.

✓ Free live beading workshop

✓ No registration required

✓ Free PDF tutorial available for 3 days after the workshop

✓ Join live via NoOneHasToBeadAlone.com, YouTube or Facebook

During International Beading Week, discover Beadingschool's exclusive Jewellery Bundles, free tutorials and our special Strong Together promotion

www:  https://www.beadschool.co.uk/

 

International Beading Week Online Drop-In (PM)

Thursday 30th July

Time: 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm  (UK time)

Join us for another fun evening with IBW Ambassador Gail de Luca. Gail will be sharing her Mystic Fringe Earrings design, so grab a drink and enjoy!

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

 

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!

It's time to say farewell to IBW 2026 and to take a look at all the fun we have had this last week.  We will also be announcing prize winners and will once again be joined by IBW Ambassador Floor Kaspers, who has another fantastic presentation in store for us.  

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