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
May 2026
Demonstration of Cordelia Earrings with Kelly Dale
Beadworkers Guild Members Only
Saturday 2nd May
Time: 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)
Kelly is also happy to have a Q&A section during the demo.
2026 Beading Festival - Design Workshop with Mairi Carlton
Beadworkers Guild Members Only
Friday 8th May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
The Beadworkers Guild invite you to a day of beading as you delve into the process of design with Mairi Carton, based on our oriental theme of Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun.
As well as a fun day of beading you will also have the chance to socialise with fellow beaders during our refreshment breaks both AM and PM, plus enjoy a three course lunch.
Availability is limited for this event, so book early to avoid disappointment.
To book a place, please click here.
2026 Beading Festival - Colour Workshop with Sylvia Fairhurst
Beadworkers Guild Members Only
Friday 8th May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
The Beadworkers Guild invite you to a day of exploring colour with Sylvia Fairhurst, based on our oriental theme of Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun.
As well as a fun day of beading you will also have the chance to socialise with fellow beaders during our refreshment breaks both AM and PM, plus enjoy a three course lunch.
Availability is limited for this event, so book early to avoid disappointment.
To book a place, please click here.
2026 Beading Festival - Beadworkers Guild Members Only
The Art of Japanese Bead Embroidery talk by Carol-Anne Conway
Friday 8th May
Time: 8:00pm
Address: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
"Bead embroidery has been used for thousands of years to decorate cloth and express creativity. This illustrated talk looks briefly at its history before focusing on the refined art of Japanese bead embroidery, and concludes with examples of my own work and inspiration." Carol-Anne
If you are not attending the Beading Festival you can book to attend this talk here.
2026 Beading Festival - Beadworkers Guild Members Only
Saturday 9th May
Time: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
We do love a party at The Beadworkers Guild! So, we would like to welcome you to our in-person Beading Festival, a biennial themed event, which alternates with The Great British Bead Show. The Beading Festival is a fun filled two-day (optional) event, working to a chosen theme to inspire our beadwork. If you are new to this event you will be welcomed by all and will soon become part of our beady family.
What's involved?
Working with your beading pals in one big room, you can choose to be inspired by the Japanese themed display of images, artifacts and oriental inspired beadwork, or if you prefer, you can work from our pre-prepared booklet full of patterns - kindly donated by a variety of talented bead designers. A full list of supplies required for this event will be available from March 2026.
As well as a fun day of beading you will also have the chance to socialise with your fellow beaders during our refreshment breaks both AM and PM, plus during a three course lunch.
To book a place, please click here.
Newcastle Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 9th May to Sunday 10th May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
2026 Beading Festival - Bead Bazaar
Sunday 10th May
Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Address: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
The Beading Festival ends with a beautiful display of members’ work, an inspiring exhibition of Annual Challenge themed competition entries and an opportunity for both members and the public to enjoy some retail therapy at our Bead Bazaar.
Entry to the Bead Bazaar is free for members and those attending the Bead Festival.
Traders attending the Bazaar:- C J Beaders, Heatherworks, Kit & Cabeadle, Old Bicycle Shop, S F Bead Designs, Spangles, Tanzee Designs, The Bead Shop Nottingham, The Southampton Bead Shop
New Forest Bead Fair
Saturday 16th May
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 01603 95127
Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 16th May to Sunday 17th May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Burnham Park Hall, Windsor Lane, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HR
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Devon Bead Fair
Sunday 17th May
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Stockland Victory Hall, Stockland, Honiton, EX14 9EF
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/devon-bead-fair
Cornish Bead Fair
Saturday 23rd May
Time: 10.30 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Probus Village Hall, Barn Court, Probus, TR2 4NB
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/probus-cornish-mrbead-bead-fair
Drop-in
Saturday 30th May
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.
Newton Abbot Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 30th May to Sunday 31st May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
June 2026
Kent Bead Fair
Saturday 6th June
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Farningham Village Hall, High Street, Farningham, Kent, DA4 0DH
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/kent-bead-fair
Lincoln Bead Fair
Saturday 13th June
Time: 10.30 am - 3.30 pm
Address: North Kyme Village Hall, Vacherie Lane, North Kyme, LN4 4DL
Telephone: 01603 95127
Worcester Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 13th June to Sunday 14th June
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Worcester Racecourse, Grand Stand Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3EJ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Norwich Bead Fair
Sunday 14th June
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The George Best Western Hotel, Arlington Lane, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2DA
Telephone: 01603 95127
Drop-in
Saturday 27th June
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.
London Luton Bead Fair
Saturday 27th June
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The Stockwood Hotel, Castle Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3SS
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/luton-bead-fair
Worcester Bead Fair
Sunday 28th June
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Omersley Village Hall, Sandys Road, Omersley,Worcestershire, WR9 0DY
Telephone: 01603 95127
Crafterama - Bolton
Sunday 28th June
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Toughsheet Community Stadium, Burnden Way, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 6JW
Telephone: 01234 380779
Website: stamperama.com/bolton-venue
July 2026
Herons Park Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 4th July to Sunday 5th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Herons Park Venue, Dengemarsh Rd, Park, Lydd, Herons, Kent, TN29 9JH
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Cambridge Bead Fair
Sunday 5th July
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX
Telephone: 01603 95127
Melksham Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 11th July to Sunday 12th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Assembly Rooms, Melksham, SN12 6ES
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 18th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Richmond Hall, Richmond Ave, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5HA
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Welsh Bead Fair
Saturday 18th July
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Redwick Village Hall, Church Row, Redwick, Caldicot, NP26 3DE
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/welsh-bead-fair
London Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 25th July to Sunday 26th July
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Kempton Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026