06/06/2018

June 3-10, 2018

Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee WI

Shop the Bead&Jewelry Expo

There's still time to join us at the Wisconsin Center for a shopping weekend like no other. You'll find unique jewelry you won't find anywhere else, plus beads, stones, leather, metal, accessories, and so much more. Come shop the Show!

GET A TICKET →

Saturday Evening Classes

Seats are still available in some of our classes, especially our new Saturday evening classes, which meet 6-9 p.m., right after the Bead&Jewelry Expo closes at 6 p.m. Since online registration is closed, come to the Registration desk and we can assist you with class registration, which will also include shopping at the Expo the entire weekend.

Athena Pendant

Vilma Lee-Heinzinger

Learn how to bezel a Swarovski rivoli and bead embroider a Raku focal made by artisan Jennifer Pottner.

Discover Torch Enameling: Raku Enameling

Steven James

Take your torch enameling skills in an entirely new design direction with the stunning beauty of this Japanese technique.

VIEW DETAILS→

Serpentine Bliss

Eva Rushton

Bring out your inner dragon lover with this elegant bracelet. Swarovski pearls are captured in the curves of the waves.

VIEW DETAILS→

Swing-Top Bracelet

Julie Sanford

Create a beautiful bimetal bracelet and increase your metalsmithing skills as you learn to make this sterling hinge bangle.

VIEW DETAILS→

Sunday Morning Classes

Register now and enjoy a fun Sunday morning class from 9 a.m. – noon, then finish up your shopping in the Bead&Jewelry Expo until 4 p.m. Online registration is closed, so you'll need to purchase classes on-site at the Registration desk.

Butterfly Wing Pendant

Irina Miech

Learn to bezel a cabochon using a technique that is adaptable to many different shapes and sizes of stones, as well as coiling to add a new dimension.

VIEW DETAILS→

Squiggles Bracelet

Cheryl Erickson

Make this wonderful bracelet using Arco beads for a squiggly center band with Minos and DiamonDuos along the edge.

VIEW DETAILS→

Sterling Name Pendant

Kim St. Jean

Saw a word or name out of copper, then sweat solder it to a sterling base. You'll learn sawing, piercing, sweat soldering, texture, and patina techniques.

Ocean Breeze

Deedee Skigen

Students will learn a modified netting to create this one-of-a-kind neck piece inspired by the sunlit ocean.

VIEW DETAILS→