Escondido Bead And Design Show

New show! Located at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido -a beautiful place to shop from a huge selection of beads, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, artistic clothing, handmade accessories, antiquities, and unusual items. Exhibitors include artists, artisans, beadmakers, workshop teachers, and established bead merchants, with a varied and unique collection of products which sets the show apart.

Exhibitors are carefully chosen –by invitation and juried application –to include both traditional and contemporary artisans, high-quality merchants, and wholesale supplier

Workshops, demos, and classes are offered daily, 8am - 9pm. Taught by leading designers and craftspeople in topics such as jewelry design, wirework, gems, bead making, art clay silver, mixed media, chainmaille, and enameling.

Admission is $10, good for all 3 days. Buy advanced tickets online for $8, or at the door for $10. Open to the public, with some exhibitors offering wholesale pricing to registered wholesale buyers. There is no admission charge for youths 17 and under.