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
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
Online Bead-in - Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun
Saturday 20th June
Time: 8.00am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)
If designing isn't your thing and you prefer to work from patterns, we have designed a a booklet with a variety of projects for you to try. You’ll find all the basic stitch instructions on our website:
https://beadworkersguild.com/basic-stitch-instructions/ should you need the additional help.Most of the designs use the basic staples of your bead stash, but you will receive a materials list ahead of the event to be fully prepared on the day. You will then receive the log in reference and booklet via email the day before the event.
This online event is suitable for all levels and is open to non-members too, so why not invite a friend to join in the fun!
To be sure of a place, please make your booking here.
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
Crafting Live, Doncaster
Saturday 11th July to Sunday 12th July
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (4.30 pm on Sunday)
Address: Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
Website: craftinglive.co.uk/shows/doncaster/
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
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 will be available soon.
See here for more information
August 2026
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.
September 2026
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