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
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
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
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
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
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
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
February 2024
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September 2023