Events

Join us at our Special Events – starting with the kickoff to the Show week – our most popular Meet the Teachers Reception, Wednesday night, as well as our Bead Social, Silent Auction, Lampworking Madness, and various exhibits.


Special Events
Join us this year for the annual Meet the Teachers Reception, Silent Auction, and Private Shopping Preview  Learn more »
 
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This year's event will feature special exhibits from The International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB), as well as, the "Arts J Crafts Exhibition"

 
Contests
Each year, Bead&Button magazine sponsors Bead Dreams, a juried competition of exceptional bead artistry from around the world. We display the accepted pieces at the Bead&Button Show and award ribbons in nine categories.  Learn more »

The 2012 Competition closed as of March 6, 2012.
 
2012 Charities
The Show is committed to join the fight against breast cancer with other bead artists. Donate to this worthy cause during the Show. All proceeded will be used for breast-cancer research.  Learn more »
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Important Dates:

Public Shopping Show dates
The Bead and Finished Jewelry Marketplace opens June 8 - 10th, 2012.  Admission $10. Discount coupon available here: Learn more
Meet the Teachers Reception
Sponsored by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
June 6, 2012, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ($13.00 per person)
Frontier Airlines Center, 1st Floor Ballroom
Item Number: B12TR
Lampworking Madness
June 8, 2012, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. ($26 per person - very limited availability)
Frontier Airlines Center 3rd Floor, Show Hall D
Item Number: B12LM
Classes and Workshops
June 1 - 2:  Preludes
June 3 - 5: Master Classes, Fundamentals, Moonlight Sonatas
June 6 - 10: General education classes
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