Diary

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

October 2023

 

 

Cambridge Bead Fair

Sunday 1st October

Time:   11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX

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

 

 

Knitting and Stitching Show

Thursday 5th October to Sunday 8th October

Time:   9.30 am - 6.00 pm (5.00pm Sunday)

Address: Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London. N22 7AY

Telephone: 020 7688 6830

Website: theknittingandstitchingshow.com/london

 

 

Makit Fenland Fair

Saturday 7th October

Time:   10.00 am - 3.30 pm

Address: The Burgess Hall, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6WU

Telephone: 01354 650500

Website: makitfairs-com.wnwd.co.uk/makit-fenland-fair

 

Saturday 14th October

8.00am - 1.00pm (UK time)

Join us for a fun packed day of Christmas beading and enjoy a varied selection of six patterns kindly donated to the Guild by a group of talented designers from all over the globe.

You will be sent a list of requirements ahead of the event via email outlining the type of beads you will need for the day and bookings must be made no later than Monday 9th October. Your instruction booklet and Zoom link will be sent to you via email the evening prior to the event and not before.

N.B. Email messages from ‘btinternet’ addresses bounce back, so it’s best to use an alternative if you have one, if not please email: sylviafairhurst@beadworkersguild.com

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

To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 12.00 noon on the Monday prior to the event by clicking here.

 

 

 

Luton Bead Fair

Saturday 14th 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

 

 

Brockenhurst Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 14th October to Sunday 15th October

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

Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall,  Highwood Rd,  Brockenhurst, Hants,SO42 7RY

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

 

Oxfordshire Bead Fair

Sunday 15th October

Time:   11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: The Hornton Pavilion, Harts View, Hornton, Banbury, OX15 6DB

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

 

Saturday 21st October

2.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)

Join us for a fun packed day of Christmas beading and enjoy a varied selection of six patterns kindly donated to the Guild by a group of talented designers from all over the globe.

You will be sent a list of requirements ahead of the event via email outlining the type of beads you will need for the day and bookings must be made no later than Monday 16th October. Your instruction booklet and Zoom link will be sent to you via email the evening prior to the event and not before.

N.B. Email messages from ‘btinternet’ addresses bounce back, so it’s best to use an alternative if you have one, if not please email:  karengibsonbrown@beadworkersguild.com

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

To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 12.00 noon on the Monday prior to the event by clicking here.

 

 

 

Chelmsford Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 21st October to Sunday 22nd October

Time:   10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)

Address: Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

 

Norwich Bead Fair

Sunday 22nd October

Time:   11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: The George Best Western Hotel, Arlington Lane, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2DA

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

 

 

Creative Craft Show (Glasgow)

Thursday 26th October to Sunday 29th October

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

Address: SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow.G3 8YW

Telephone: 01425 272 711

Website: creativecraftshow.co.uk/glasgow-oct-2023

Mairi Carlton and Carole Cowie will be here teaching a workshop, Starlight, Star Bright.  Come along to the BWG stand to see us and the amazing Imperial Purple & Gold display.  We will also be demonstrating beadwork each day too.  So please stop by and say hello.

 

Saturday 28th 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.

The first half-hour of each session will focus on Brick stitch with Peyote - so have a selection of cylinder beads ready to have a go.

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.

 

 

Newton Abbot Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 28th October to Sunday 29th October

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

Address: Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

November 2023

 

Creative Craft Show (Birmingham)

Thursday 2nd November to Sunday 5th November

Time:   9.30 am - 5.00 pm (4.30pm on Sunday)

Address: NEC,  Birmingham, West Midlands. B40 1NT

Telephone: 01425 272 711

Website: creativecraftshow.co.uk/birmingham-november-2023

 

 

 

London Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 11th November to Sunday 12th November

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

 

 

Knitting & Stitching Show (Harrogate)

Thursday 16th November to Sunday 19th November

Time:   10.00 am - 5.30 pm (5.00pm on Sunday)

Address: Harrogate International Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA

Telephone: 020 7688 6830

Website: theknittingandstitchingshow.com/harrogate

Sylvia Fairhurst and Karen Gibson-Brown will be here teaching workshops.  Come along to the BWG stand to see us and the amazing Imperial Purple & Gold display.  We will also have the winning Members' Challenge pieces on display and we will  demonstrating beadwork each day too.  So please stop by and say hello.

Quote WT23 when booking entry tickets to receive £3 off adult / £3.50 off concessions booked before 11.59pm Wednesday 15th November. (NB Booking fee applies).

 

 

Brighton Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show

Saturday 18th November to Sunday 19th November

Time:   10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.00pm on Sunday)

Address: Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brigton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ

Telephone: 07712 276041

Website: rockngem.co.uk

 

Saturday 25th 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.

The first half-hour of each session will focus on Beading around beads - so have a selection of 8 / 10mm round beads and some size 11 seed beads ready to have a go.

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.

 

 

Southern Counties Lace, Bead and Needlework Fair

Saturday 25th November

Time:   10.00 am - 3.30 pm

Address: Horizon Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, PO9 2AY

Telephone: 0121 342 1370

Website: havantlaceandbeadshow.co.uk

December 2023

 

 

Makit LQ&N(Lacemaking, Quilting & Needlecraft) Xmas Fair

Saturday 2nd December

Time:   10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Address: The National Motorcycle Museum Conference Centre, Solihull, Birmingham, B92 0EJT

Telephone: 01354 650500

Website: makitfairs-com.wnwd.co.uk/lqn-christmas-fair

 

Saturday 16th 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.

The first half-hour of each session will focus on different starting options for Tubular Herringbone - so have a selection of size 11 seed beads ready to have a go.

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 2024

 

 

Crafting Live Sandown

Friday 19th January to Saturday 20th January

Time:   10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Address: Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ

Website: craftinglive.co.uk/shows/sandown

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September 2023