IBW Components

The International Beading Week pattern collection began in 2015 and new donations are added each year.  Each pattern has been kindly donated by IBW ambassadors, designers and Beadworkers Guild members to encourage and inspire beaders of all abilities and skill

IBW Charted designs

The International Beading Week pattern collection began in 2015 and new donations are added each year.  Each pattern has been kindly donated by IBW ambassadors, designers and Beadworkers Guild members to encourage and inspire beaders of all abilities and skill

IBW Bookmarks & Keyfobs

The International Beading Week pattern collection began in 2015 and new donations are added each year.  Each pattern has been kindly donated by IBW ambassadors, designers and Beadworkers Guild members to encourage and inspire beaders of all abilities and skill

IBW Earrings

The International Beading Week pattern collection began in 2015 and new donations are added each year.  Each pattern has been kindly donated by IBW ambassadors, designers and Beadworkers Guild members to encourage and inspire beaders of all abilities and skill

IBW 3D Designs

The International Beading Week pattern collection began in 2015 and new donations are added each year.  Each pattern has been kindly donated by IBW ambassadors, designers and Beadworkers Guild members to encourage and inspire beaders of all abilities and skill

IBW Bracelets

The International Beading Week pattern collection began in 2015 and new donations are added each year.  Each pattern has been kindly donated by IBW ambassadors, designers and Beadworkers Guild members to encourage and inspire beaders of all abilities and skill

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Community Become part of a friendly, supportive international community and make friends with people all over the world. Exchange ideas share knowledge and learn new skills. Exclusive to Members Eligibility to access our members only benefits: free patterns, online events,

International Beading Week – The Natural World

Saturday 26th July to Sunday 3rd August 2025 Get involved and celebrate the joy of beading International Beading Week (IBW) is open each year to everyone who has a passion for beadwork or who would like to learn more about

Members’ benefits

All beadworkers and bead artists, regardless of experience or location, are welcome to join our community. The benefits of being a member of The Beadworkers Guild include: Members’ Events      

GBBS 2025 workshop programme

The Great British Bead Show Thurs 8th – Sun 11th May 2025  Probably the best in-person beading event in the UK, The Great British Bead Show brings together beaders from all over the UK and overseas, resulting in a party