February 23 - 24, 2008
The Westin Pasadena
191 North Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91010
In the heart of one of California's most exciting cities, The Westin Pasadena boasts easy access to such cultural activities as the historic old town, museums, and restaurants. Join us for workshops that are sure to inspire and refresh you. Relax in contemporary comfort at The Westin Pasadena, beading to your heart's content.
Workshops:
Lunar Lights, Saturday, February 23, 2008 9am - 5pm (1 1/2 hour lunch)
Swag Collar, Sunday, February 24, 2008 9am - 5pm (1 1/2 hour lunch)
Click here for registration form.
Click here for the flyer.
phone: 805.440.2613
email: info@schoolofbeadwork.com

March 27 - 30, 2008
Bead Expo 2008 Portland, Oregon
Workshop: 9am - 4pm - Thursday, Swag Collar
12pm - 7pm - Friday
10am - 6pm - Saturday
11am - 5pm - Sunday
777 NE ML King, Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Come see us at Bead Expo in Portland. Keeping with handmade tradition, this bead show assembles the finest artists, artisans, and merchants, –art jewelry & kits, collectibles, textile art, artistic suppliers, wearable art, handmade artistic glass, fused glass, and more…
web: www.beadexpo.com

April 26 - 27, 2008
Rocky Mountain Bead Society Bead Bazaar
Bazaar, Workshops & Education Programs
Come see us in Denver in April!
The Denver Merchandise Mart
452 E. 58th Avenue (I-25 at 58th Avenue)
Denver, CO 80216
web: http://rockybeads.org/bazaars.htm

May 17 - 18, 2008
Bead Society of Greater New York
The mission of the BSGNY is to promote and encourage interest in beadworkiing and related fields through social and educational programs available to its members and to the general public.
Workshops:
Lotuses of the Nile, May 17, 2008
Lunar Lights Tuesday, May 18, 2008
Trunk Show featuring beadwork kits by Melanie Potter & Carol Wilcox Wells
Email: info@nybead.org
web: www.nybead.org

June 1 - 8, 2008
Bead & Button Show
Midwest Airlines Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
Come see us in Booth 625
Workshops:
String Quartet Sunday, June 1, 2008
Swag Collar Monday, June 2, 2008
Lunar Lights Tuesday, June 3, 2008
web: www.beadandbuttonshow.com 

July 17 - 20, 2008
Beads on the Vine (Beadwork Retreat - Session I)
Edna Valley Vineyard
San Luis Obispo, CA
This is a beautiful beadwork event in a vineyard setting. Gorgeous views and world-class dining by Chef Maegan Loring of The Park Restaurant (www.theparkrestaurant.net)
Bonus Workshop at Beads on the Vine:  
Resplendent Pendant Earrings
Wednesday July 16 11am-5pm
Call to reserve your space, first-come-first-come reservations.
Tuition: Free with purchase of a kit for students of Bead on the Vine.
805.440.2613
For more information about this retreat see the website:
web: www.beadsonthevine.com

July 24 - 27, 2008
Beads on the Vine (Beadwork Retreat - Session II)
Edna Valley Vineyard
San Luis Obispo, CA
This is a beautiful beadwork event in a vineyard setting. Gorgeous views and world-class dining by Chef Maegan Loring of The Park Restaurant (www.theparkrestaurant.net)
Bonus Workshop at Beads on the Vine:
Resplendent Pendant Earrings
Wednesday July 23 11am-5pm
Call to reserve your space, first-come-first-come reservations.
Tuition: Free with purchase of a kit for students of Bead on the Vine.
805.440.2613
For more information about this retreat see the website:
web: www.beadsonthevine.com

August 22 - 24, 2008
Beadfest Philadelphia
1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
web: www.beadfest.com

September 5-7, 2008
Grand River Beads
19361 Detroit Avenue
Rocky River, OH 44116
Workshops: TBD
Contact: Eva Sherman
Phone: 440.331.5950
email: grandriverbeds@sbcglobal.net
webl: http://www.grandriverbeads.com

September 13 - 14, 2008
The Westin Pasadena
191 North Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91010
In the heart of one of California's most exciting cities, The Westin Pasadena boasts easy access to such cultural activities as the historic old town, museums, and restaurants. Join us for workshops that are sure to inspire and refresh you. Relax in contemporary comfort at The Westin Pasadena, beading to your heart's content.
Workshops:
Queen Ester's Jewels - Saturday, September 13, 2008
9:30am - 4:30pm (1 hour lunch)
Draped Serpentine Chain, Sunday, September 14, 2008
9:30am - 4:30pm (1 hour lunch)
Click here for the registration form.
Flyer Coming Soon!
phone: 805.440.2613
email: info@schoolofbeadwork.com

September 21, 2008
Central California Bead Society Bead Bazaar
P.O. Box 16412
Fresno, CA 93755
Contact: Rhonda Gamble
Phone: 559.276.2336
email: ccbeadsociety@yahoo.com

September 23 - 28, 2008
Emerald Eyes Design Retreat
Louisville, KY
This is a relaxing and beautiful event. Join us for an exciting time. Workshops: TBD
Email or call to reserve your space, Diane Cagnon- Ciolek
phone: 502.454.6475
email: cioleks@insightbb.com

October 16 - 19, 2008
By the Bead Blue Sea (Beadwork Retreat)
Avila Beach, California
This is a relaxing and beautiful event located on the California central coast. Carol Wilcox Wells teaches three design and I offer the Bonus Workshop. See the website to reserve your space or call/email us.
Bonus Workshop: Flower Motif Necklace & Earrings Set
Thursday, Oct 16, 12pm-5pm
Email or call to reserve your space - 805.440.2613
email: info@schoolofbeadwork.com
web: www.beadbluesea.com

November 1 - 2, 2008
Place to Bead
2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd. #103
San Ramon, CA 94583
Workshops: TBD
web: www.placetobead.com
phone: 925-837-5544
email: beadlady@placetobead.com

November 8 - 9, 2008
Bay Area Bead Extravaganza (BABE!)
Oakland Convention Center/Oakland Marriott
1001 Broadway - Oakland, CA
Come see us! We'll have a full display of kits and Japanese seed beads.
web: www.beadextravangaza.com

November 13 - 16, 2008
Beadwork Celebration (Beadwork Retreat)
Celebration, FL (near Orlando, FL)
Workshop: Flower Motif Necklace & Earring Set
This is a highly exciting event located in the Town of Celebration near Orlando, FL. Carol Wilcox Wells teaches three design and I offer the Bonus Workshop. See the website to reserve your space or call/email us. We will feature a full Trunk Show of kits by Melanie Potter & Carol Wilcox Wells.
email: info@schoolofbeadwork.com
web: www.beadworkcelebration.com

November 21 - 23, 2008
Beads by Blanche
Bergenfield, NJ
Workshop: TBD
And also featuring a full Trunk Show of kits by Melanie Potter & Carol Wilcox Wells
Email or call to reserve your space - 201.385.6225
email: Beads.byBlanche@Verizon.net
web: www.beadsbyblanche.com

December 4 - 7, 2008
Fusion Beads
3830 Stone Way N
Seattle, WA 98103
Workshops:
Circular Chevron Lace Beads, Thu, December 4, 2008 6:00pm-9:00pm
Plaid Dominos, Fri, December 5, 2008 10:00am - 5:00pm
Swag Collar, Sat, December 6, 2008 10:00am - 5:00pm
Lunar Lights, Sun, December 7, 2008 10:00am - 5:00pm
Email or call to reserve your space after August 7 - 206.782.4595
email: melissa@fusionbeads.com
web: www.fusionbeads.com