A Date for your Diary

The Big Bead Show - 6th April 2013 - Sandown Race Course, Surrey

The Big Bead Show is a bi-annual event that is definitely not to be missed!  This is an opportunity to buy jewellery-making supplies from a variety of well-known suppliers (often at much lower prices).............and all from under one roof.  Whatever you require, you are likely to find it at this show!

I visit this event at least once a year (twice if possible) and I have never been disappointed.  Last year I took my Mum with me for the very first time and it took twice as long to go round because she was amazed by the beautiful items available and wanted to visit every stall (and she doesn't even make jewellery)!

Apart from the opportunity to purchase supplies, there are also a number of demonstrations taking place throughout the day and it is a great place to meet other like-minded souls and swap stories, experience, knowledge, etc.

Here a taster of what's going on at the 6th April show.

Exhibitors

ALUISA BEADS
ANITA'S BEADS
BARBIE CAMPBELL COLE
BAROQUE BEADS
BEAD BARN (THE)
BEAD MAGAZINE
BEAD SPIDER
BEAD TV
BEADBUYER
BEADOGRAPHY
BEADS UNLIMITED
BEADS WITH A TWIST
BEADSERVICE
BEADTIME LTD
BEADWORKERS GUILD
BIJOUX BY ME
BO HULLEY
BOUNDLESS BEADS
CHRYSTAL ROSE DESIGN CRAFTS
CJ BEADERS LTD
CLASPIT.CO
COOKSON PRECIOUS METALS
DESIGNER CABOCHONS
DIZZY DI
DOBEADOO
G J BEADS
GEMSTONE BOUTIQUE
GEOMFIX
ILONA BIGGINS
JAX JEWELLERY LTD
JEANETTE'S LAMPWORK BEADS
JENCEL
KINGFISHER BEADS LTD
LONDON JEWELLERY SCHOOL
LONDON JEWELLERY SUPPLIES
MAXIMUM MAGNETIC HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
MINERVA BEADS AND CRAFTS
MONTY'S BEADS
MOON BEADS
OAK TREE CRAFTS
PALMER METALS LTD
PURPLE BEECH DESIGNS
PURPLE MOON BEADS
SARAH DOWNTON CONTEMPORARY GLASS BEADS
SPELLBOUND BEADS
STITCHNCRAFT BEAD STUDIO
SURREY JEWELLERY SCHOOL
TANZEE DESIGNS
THE BEAD MERCHANT
THE CRAFT KIT COMPANY LTD
THE EASTBOURNE BEAD COMPANY
THE PMC STUDIO LTD
THE SOUTHAMPTON BEAD SHOP
TOTALLY BEADS
TWINKLE PIECES

Workshops

Viking Knit	Polymer Clay
Anna LindellTime: 10.30 - 11.30pm Location: Champagne Bar Buy NowView Details	Bonnie McGoughTime: Noon - 1pm Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Location: Brasserie, Zone A Buy NowView Details

Earrings for Beginners	Steampunk Glass bracelet
Chloe MenageTime: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Brasserie, Zone B Buy NowView Details	Jema HewittTime: Noon - 1pm Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Time: 3pm - 4pm Location: Sandown View, Zone A Buy NowView Details

French beading	Wirework Rings
Katie DeanTime: Noon - 1pm Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Location: Brasserie, Zone B Buy NowView Details	Linda JonesTime: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Sandown View, Zone A Buy NowView Details

Chandelier style earrings	Fashion Necklace
London Jewellery SchoolTime: 3pm - 4pm Location: Champagne Bar Buy NowView Details	London Jewellery SchoolTime: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Location: Champagne Bar Buy NowView Details

Trio Triangles	Everyday Sparkle Ring
Liz ThorntonTime: 3pm - 4pm Location: Brasserie, Zone B Buy NowView Details	Sian NolanTime: Noon - 1pm Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Location: Sandown View, Zone B Buy NowView Details

Fish Tasseling kit	Hair decoration
SpellboundTime: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Brasserie, Zone A Buy NowView Details	SpellboundTime: 3pm - 4pm Location: Brasserie, Zone A Buy NowView Details

Silver shell pendant	Chainmaille
Sue HeaserTime: 11am - 1pm Time: 2pm - 4pm Location: Sports Bar Buy NowView Details	Surrey Jewellery SchoolTime: 10.30am - 11.30am Time: 3pm - 4pm Location: Sandown View, Zone B Buy NowView Details

Sponsors this year are:

Beads Unlimited
Beads Direct
STAEDTLER FIMO
London Jewellery School
Surrey Jewellery School
The Spellbound Bead Company

 

I will buying my tickets very soon (including one for Mum)...............hope to see you there!

Kate x