San Rafael Bead & Design Show -- Begins In 2023/06/09 10:00

June 9-11, 2023 • 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm Sun
Embassy Suites, 101 Mcinnis Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903

The show offers a vast assortment of artisan design, including displays of beads, jewelry, findings, gemstones, and collectibles. Held at the newly renovated Embassy Suites in San Rafael, across from the Marin County Civic Center. Shop artists, artisans, and merchants under one roof, showcasing traditional materials, contemporary designs, ethnographic art, and antiquities, or try your hand at one of the many workshops offered.

16,000 square feet of exhibit space, 100 exhibits & workshops, $10 admission (good for all 3 days).

Special room rates of $249 at the nearby Best Western Corte Madera Inn until May 9th. -- Book a room online!

Free self parking offered onsite at the Embassy Suites.

San Diego Bead & Design Show -- Begins In 2023/07/07 10:00

July 7-9, 2023 • 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Sheraton San Diego, 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

The newest and most exciting Bead & Design Show of the year! Located at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina -a beautiful place to shop from a huge selection of beads, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, artistic clothing, handmade accessories, antiquities, and unusual items. Exhibitors include artists, artisans, beadmakers, workshop teachers, and established bead merchants, with a varied and unique collection of products which sets the show apart.

20,000 square feet of exhibit space, 200 exhibits & workshops, $10 admission (good for all 3 days).

Special room rates starting at $269 / night at the Sheraton -- book by June 14. -- Book a room online!

Also see Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy for $169 / night -- Book a room online!

Special onsite $20 show parking at the Sheraton.

Pasadena Bead & Design Show -- Begins In 2023/07/21 10:00

July 21-23, 2023 • 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Hilton Pasadena, 168 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Open to the public --everyone is welcome. Shop and buy direct from artisans and tradespeople at excellent prices --beads, art clothing, jewelry, gemstones, textiles, findings, embellishments; the largest selection of handcrafted beads, art jewelry & gems, offered for the first time and by the artisans themselves; an array of designer accessories such as felted hats, artwear, hand-dyed silks, hand tooled leather, and eco-dyed & upcycled clothing.

30,000 square feet of exhibit space, 300 exhibits & workshops, $10 admission (good for all 3 days).

Special room rates at the Hilton Pasadena starting at $179/night. -- Book a room online!

Discounted Hilton Pasadena valet day parking $12. Paseo Colorado Shopping Plaza, a five minute walk from the hotel, is $2/hour. Street parking is also available on weekends.

Colors Of The Stone Fall -- Begins In 2023/08/31 10:00

August 31 - September 3, 2023 • 10am-6pm Thu-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Casino Del Sol, 5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757

The August 2023 Fall Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue and Artisan Workshops is a warm-up for the Winter 2024 Show. New artisans are welcomed to exhibit their handcraft at the Fall event and these recently discovered artists and artisans include both established --and emerging --glass artists, gem cutters, ceramists, bead makers, jewelry artists, mineral hunters, lapidaries, and gold smiths, who work out of small scale workshops, ateliers and studios.

Whether you are a professional designer or a hobbyist, this is an exclusive opportunity to get a head start on the coming year. Shop from an unrivaled collection of artisan handcraft and buy direct from the source at excellent prices. Many products are offered at this show for the first time and by the artisans themselves.

Artisan Workshops offers handcraft and design workshops where the attention is on small production studio skills that have been overlooked in favor of mass production. Everyone has an opportunity to take a workshop in subjects such as bead making, jewelry design, knotting, wirework, and art metal clay. Workshops are taught by artists in residence at all skill levels.

75,000 square feet of exhibit space, 500 exhibits & workshops, free admission for all 4 days.

Walnut Creek Bead & Design Show -- Begins In 2023/10/13 10:00

October 13-15, 2023 • 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Concord Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr, Concord, CA 94520

Everyone is welcome --bohemians, designers, and bead collectors. Explore the handmade arts, and visit 150 artisan shops, exhibits, galleries, and workshops under one roof. Relax at the bar --socialize with other artful-minded souls --or watch designers and craftspeople demonstrate their work.

Shop and buy direct from the source at prices that eliminate the middleman --one-of-a-kind accessories including art jewelry, gems, lampwork beads, vintage and upcycled clothing, eco-dyed fabrics, handwoven textiles, embellishments, resources, and mixed media.

25,000 square feet of exhibit space, 150 exhibits & workshops, $10 admission (good for all 3 days).

Free onsite self-parking at the Concord Plaza Hotel.

Marin Arts & Crafts Show -- Begins In 2023/11/03 10:00

November 3-5, 2023 • 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave Of The Flags, San Rafael, Ca

Marin Arts & Crafts Show presents the primary components of artisan handcraft. Celebrating the handcraft of design, it brings together the traditional techniques, natural colors and sustainable materials that give design its remarkable strength. Exhibitors are carefully-curated and chosen for their handcraft skills and rejection of mass-produced products. The products include textiles, stained glass, furniture, ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, recovered architectural objects, repurposed wood and iron, clothing, artifacts, estate finds, photography, paintings and sculpture.

22,500 square feet of exhibit space, 150 exhibits & workshops, free admission for all 3 days.

Rooms at Embassy Suites starting at $165/night including breakfast -- Book a room online!

Complimentary parking at the Marin Center

Pasadena Artazan Show -- Begins In 2023/11/18 10:00

November 18-19, 2023 • 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101

Artazan was established by artisans who were inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement. They wanted to offer special artisan gifts --jewelry, clothing, decor, and handcrafted products --direct from the artists, artisans, and tradespeople. Be sure to attend this gift market extravaganza with many fine creations from which to choose.

25,000 square feet of exhibit space, 200 exhibits & workshops, $10 admission (good for all 2 days).

San Diego Bead & Design Show -- Begins In 2023/12/15 10:00

December 15-17, 2023 • 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Sheraton San Diego, 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

The newest and most exciting Bead & Design Show of the year! Located at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina -a beautiful place to shop from a huge selection of beads, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, artistic clothing, handmade accessories, antiquities, and unusual items. Exhibitors include artists, artisans, beadmakers, workshop teachers, and established bead merchants, with a varied and unique collection of products which sets the show apart.

20,000 square feet of exhibit space, 200 exhibits & workshops, $10 admission (good for all 3 days).

Special room rates starting at $209 / night at the Sheraton - email casey@beadagio.com for reservations.

Also see Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy for $159 / night -- Book a room online!

Special onsite day parking at the Sheraton.

Pasadena Bead & Design Show -- Begins In 2024/01/19 10:00

January 19-21, 2024 • 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Hilton Pasadena, 168 S Los Robles Ave

Open to the public --everyone is welcome. Shop and buy direct from artisans and tradespeople at excellent prices --beads, art clothing, jewelry, gemstones, textiles, findings, embellishments; the largest selection of handcrafted beads, art jewelry & gems, offered for the first time and by the artisans themselves; an array of designer accessories such as felted hats, artwear, hand-dyed silks, hand tooled leather, and eco-dyed & upcycled clothing.

30,000 square feet of exhibit space, 300 exhibits & workshops, $10 admission (good for all 3 days).

Discounted Hilton Pasadena valet parking for $12 a day, with self-parking $12 a day. Paseo Colorado Shopping Plaza, a five minute walk from the hotel, is $2/hour. Street parking is also available on weekends.

Colors Of The Stone Winter -- Begins In 2024/01/27 10:00

January 27 - February 3, 2024 • 10am-6pm, 10am-5pm on Feb 3
Casino Del Sol, 5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757

The January 2024 Winter Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue and Artisan Workshops is an assembly of independent artisans, traditional designers, studio artists, and small production handcrafters, who are chosen for outstanding artistic ability, exceptional design and singularity of work. The list includes gem cutters, gold smiths, jewel smiths, lapidaries, and bead makers.

The show is a wholesale source for designers and trades people who are purchasing goods for the purpose of resale --such as jewelry makers, metal workers, bead stores, craft stores, and art galleries. There are about 50 established wholesale companies that offer true wholesale pricing on jewelry making and bead making supplies, beads, metals, leather, cords, wire, clay, findings, gemstones; and tools for metal working, diamond cutting, jewelry and bead making.

Artisan Workshops offers 500 handcraft and design workshops taught by artisans-in-residence. Participants are encouraged to explore both contemporary and traditional skills in subjects as varied as bead making, jewelry design, hand knotting, art metal clay, wirework, crystal setting, enameling, and mixed media. Discover for yourself why handcraft is all the rage.

75,000 square feet of exhibit space, 1,000 exhibits & workshops, free admission for all 8 days.

Marin Arts & Crafts Show -- Begins In 2024/02/23 10:00

February 23-25, 2024 • 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Ave Of The Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903

Marin Arts & Crafts Show presents the primary components of artisan handcraft. Celebrating the handcraft of design, it brings together the traditional techniques, natural colors and sustainable materials that give design its remarkable strength. Exhibitors are carefully-curated and chosen for their handcraft skills and rejection of mass-produced products. The products include textiles, stained glass, furniture, ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, recovered architectural objects, repurposed wood and iron, clothing, artifacts, estate finds, photography, paintings and sculpture.

22,500 square feet of exhibit space, 150 exhibits & workshops, free admission for all 3 days.

Ample complimentary on-site parking at Marin Center.

Walnut Creek Bead & Design Show -- Begins In 2024/03/22 10:00

March 22-24, 2024 • 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Concord Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr, Concord, CA 94520

Everyone is welcome –bohemians, designers, and bead collectors. Explore the handmade arts, and visit 150 artisan shops, exhibits, galleries, and workshops under one roof. Relax at the bar --socialize with other artful-minded souls --or watch designers and craftspeople demonstrate their work.

Shop and buy direct from the source at prices that eliminate the middleman --one-of-a-kind accessories including art jewelry, gems, lampwork beads, vintage and upcycled clothing, eco-dyed fabrics, handwoven textiles, embellishments, resources, and mixed media.

25,000 square feet of exhibit space, 150 exhibits & workshops, $10 admission (good for all 3 days).

Free onsite self-parking at the Concord Plaza Hotel.

Pasadena Artazan Show -- Begins In 2024/05/18 10:00

May 18-19, 2024 • 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101

Artazan was established by artisans who were inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement of the late 19th century and wanted to bring focus to handcraft in all forms. Find products made with meticulous detail, natural materials, and brilliant colors. Everyday items that are both beautiful and useful, presented by the artists and makers themselves.

25,000 square feet of exhibit space, 200 exhibits & workshops, $10 admission (good for all 2 days).