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A multi-day "bucket list" event for beaders and jewelry artists, Bead Fest is now part of Maker Festivals and will be held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, from Wednesday, July 31, to Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Artbeads.com is excited to be an Official Event Partner and is leading one of the most exciting Bead Fest workshops at Maker Festivals 2024! Festival attendees can also visit the Artbeads booth for special product demonstrations, new product showcases, meet and greets with Artbeads designers, and more! Don't miss out on the Beads & Bubbles Happy Hour hosted by Artbeads.com. Not able to attend in person? We have you covered with live streams throughout the event! Get your tickets now, or read on for more details.

WHAT: Artbeads.com Beadwork Bootcamp
WHEN: Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 9am - 4:30pm ET
COST: $224 - Workshop Student ticket includes Festival Pass!

Instructors: Andria Bieber, Becky Dahl, Deb Floros, Sara Lovecraft

Artbeads.com brings some of their most popular instructors to Maker Festivals with Beadwork Bootcamp (shown above with some of their past projects). In this round-robin style workshop, you’ll work with five popular instructors to make five beautiful projects. No prior experience is necessary—this workshop is perfect for novice beaders and those who want to play with lots of pretty components. You’ll practice bead stringing and simple wire work to make jewelry, bookmarks and suncatchers. All beads and components are included. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from five of the best beadwork instructors in the business. Space is limited, so register for Artbeads.com Beadwork Bootcamp today!

WHAT: Beads & Bubbles Happy Hour Hosted by Artbeads.com
WHEN: Friday, August 2, 2024, 4:30pm - 6pm ET
COST: $75 (optional add-on during workshop registration)

Join the stars of Artbeads.com! This happy hour includes open bar, hors d'oeuvres, giveaways, 6 months free trial membership to the Interweave Bead + Jewelry Makers Club, and a great way to connect with your fellow jewelers!

Can't make it to Bead Fest / Maker Festivals Pennsylvania? Our designers will be streaming live throughout the event. See below for our live show schedule and keep an eye on our Artbeads Live page.

*Note: Schedule subject to change. Stay up-to-date by joining our email newsletter (form at the bottom of this site), our SMS text list, and following us on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

• 1:00pm ET: "Designing with Deb Live from Bead Fest 2024"
  Join Deb Floros as she introduces new Czech bead mini mixes and tutorials. Explore all available blends and mixes for to jumpstart your next design.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

• 11:00am ET: "The Tulip iCord Knitter Demo"
  With Artbeads.com designer Becky Dahl and featuring Tulip Director of Sales, Tadashi Harada.
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• 1:00pm ET: "Beading with Becky Live from Bead Fest 2024"
  With Artbeads.com designers Becky Dahl and Andria Bieber featuring the launch of two new Limited Edition Czech Bead Designer Blends and fun tutorials.
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• 3:00pm ET: "Maker Master with Sara Lovecraft: Live from Bead Fest 2024 Dramatic Wire Wrapped Earrings featuring PRESTIGE Crystal Blends!"
  Presenting a new PRESTIGE Crystal Components Austrian crystal earring tutorial.
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• 5:00pm ET: "Design Challenge Live from Bead Fest 2024"
  With Artbeads.com designers Sara Lovecraft and Andria Bieber along with Beadalon’s very own Meredith Roddy. Join as they engage in a (friendly) design competition!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

• 11:00am ET: "Team TOHO Live from Bead Fest 2024"
  Join Artbeads.com designer Becky Dahl and TOHO Bead Ambassador Rochelle Peterson as they feature TOHO seed bead projects and talk about the "Peace Ring" inspiration.
  Did you pick up a Team TOHO Inspired by Peace Eternal Hope Bracelet Kit at Bead Fest? Click here for the pattern instructions (pdf). Note: These instructions are for the original peace ring. To make the bracelet instead, use 10' of thread in step one, leaving a 6" tail.
  
  
• 1:30pm ET: "Design Competition Live from Bead Fest 2024"
  We cannot share the details, since this is a competition, but you won’t want to miss it!
  
  
• 4:00pm ET: "Maker Master with Sara Lovecraft Live from Bead Fest 2024"
  With Artbeads.com designer Sara Lovecraft and her special guest Meredith Roddy. You’ll see brand new limited edition Czech Bead Designer Blends and the Beadalon Jewel Loom in action!
  VIEW COMPANION PROJECT PAGE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

• 11:00am ET: "A Special Edition of Maker Master with Sara Lovecraft Live from Bead Fest 2024"
  Join Sara Lovecraft and her special guest Anne Lichtenstein from Gardanne Beads.
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• 3:00pm ET: "Maker Master with Sara Lovecraft Live at Bead Fest feat. Marketplace Discoveries!"
  Join Sara and Meredith Roddy from Beadalon as they share brand new to market tools. These tools are the latest in design and innovation to elevate your jewelry making game!
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