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Yep, it is right around the corner!! The Bead & Button show is much like attending the Super Bowl of bead shows. With nearly 650 classes to chose from you can't go wrong. Of those 650 classes
I will be teaching a mere 11 of them. It is akin to a marathon of creativity and jewelry making!
When this show first began it went under the name
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Embellishment and was first located in Texas. In those days I was a budding obsessive beader who dreamed that one day I would be able to attend. The chance came when the show changed its location to Sacramento, CA for one year.
The day before the big show I went on a date. We ended up going to a nude beach (I was 20 something and a bit firmer) in Marin County. Lesson learned: wear waterproof
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sun block at nude beaches when swimming. Needless to say, I burned my top half to a light shade of purple. But there was no way I would miss that show! The temperature in Sacramento during that weekend was a paltry 108F. I didn't know if the stars before my eyes were of excitement or heat stroke.
I haven't missed a show since. These days the show is located in Milwaukee, WI. I am looking forward to this years show, busily making mental notes of what to bring and jewelry to wear.
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I'd love to hear from the other side of the monitor. What are your favorite shows and why?
Haven't been to Bead & Button, but have been to Beadfest Santa Fe twice (flew in from Europe). Loved that. Great classes and a lovely location.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteLove your story. I have to say, in all of my travels for bead shows, Bead & Button is my absolute favorite. So many great people selling beads, the people attending are always so friendly, and I really like Milwaukee. (Of course, I haven't ever been to Hawaii for a show, so I might change my tune if that ever happens.)
And I swear, one of these days I will fly in a little early so I can take a class. I can't help but get a little bit jealous seeing all of the amazing things people make in their workshops.