Bead Fest Philadelphia August 17, 2010

The event is open to the public and will feature TWO WHOLE FLOORS of more than 280 booths with all the jewelry making supplies one could ever need and more. In addition to the amazing shopping there will be more then 180 workshops being taught by bead and jewelry experts from around the country. Participants may register in advance or onsite for hands-on workshops at all experience levels. Various techniques that will be taught include: bead crocheting, bead stitching, bead stringing, jewelry business, chain maille, clay, design, kiln fusing, lampworking, metal clay, metalsmithing, wire and beads, wire and metal, wire knitting, wire weaving, and wire wrapping.