Bead Fest Philadelphia August 21, 2008

Bead Fest Philadelphia, the East Coast’s largest bead and jewelry show, will be taking place at the Valley Forge Convention Center from August 21-24. Classes will start Thursday, the 21st and the expo will open Friday, the 22nd. This bead and jewelry extravaganza will offer hands-on jewelry making classes, as well as opportunities to purchase supplies along with professionally created jewelry.

The event is open to the general public and will feature more than 275 booths and 170 classes taught by bead and jewelry experts from around the country. Participants may register in advance or onsite for hands-on classes 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.

Official Website: http://www.beadfest.com