Events
Past events
Dec 15
MADE Holiday Show
The best show for unique, affordable and hand-made gifts for the holidays! Food, drinks, music, and an eclectic indoor atmosphere. Easy to get to and lots of free parking!
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Third Ward Art Festival 2019
I've heard this show is fantastic and I'm super excited to be selected as artist. This 8th Annual show is known for the food and eclectic artists, all held in the historic and hip Third Ward district of Milwaukee.
Aug 3 - Aug 4
61st Annual Chesterton Art Show
Lovely, juried, historical Chesterton Art Show held in the always pleasant Dogwood Park. Childrens' art, a whole lot of good food, and even more unique, one of a kind art for everyone. Conveniently located. My hometown!
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Whitefish Bay Art Festival
A new and exciting juried art fair held in Whitefish Bay, Wi. Food, kids activities, and live music.
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Lakeshore Art Festival 2019
Lakeshore Art Festival in downtown Muskegon, MI. Childrens art, Community Art, great food and fine art. Visit downtown Muskegon and enjoy the weekend.
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Valparaiso Art Festival
Super excited to be at the 1st annual Valparaiso Art Festival. Come and visit and shop at the fine arts booths, eat at all the local eclectic dining and drinking establishments, and enjoy everything Valparaiso has to offer. Just south of Chesterton, my hometown!
Jun 2 - Jun 9
Bead & Button Show
World's largest Bead Show featuing over 600 classes, 4 days of exhibits, and lots of opportunity to learn a new hobby or take classes from your favorite instructors. FREE Admission coupon on my facebook page - candicesextonjewelry My classes are all evening classes on Sunday, June 2, Monday, June 3 & Friday, June 7. Booth #1200
May 25
Round the Fountain Art Fair 2019
Annual Juried Art Show in downtown Lafayette, IN around the beautiful downtown Lafayette. Home of Purdue University and historic art district, restaurants and shops.
May 11
Beginner Bead Crochet Class at the Beaded Peacock
I'll be teaching my beginning bead crochet class at the wonderful Beaded Peacock on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 10 am-3 pm. If you've always wanted to learn bead crochet this is the right place! Kits will be available but you're encouraged to get your supplies from The Beaded Peacock, and they'll have the materials list for you upon signup. Call: 574.371.2777
Apr 13
Single Stitch Bead Crochet Class at Shake Rag Alley
Using the same stitch as yarn crocheting, students will learn how to make artwork-inspired bead crochet bracelets. During class students will learn how to crochet the stitch and incorporate beads, how to read bead crochet patterns and how to finish pieces. Kits include all supplies needed. Visit their website or call to register: (608) 987-3292
Apr 5 - Apr 7
Exhibiting at the Innovative Bead Show, April 5, 6 & 7, 2019 at the
I'll be exhibiting at the Innovative Bead Show for 3 days - April 5-7, 2019. Held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, this show features many of the fall BeadFest exhibitors. Days of classes, demos, and exhibitors with beads, gems, and artisians with their handmade beads and kits. I'll have many new kits, all my regular ones, along with patterns, thread, notion and crochet hooks. Hope to see you there!
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Exhibiting at the Art Glass & Bead Show / Madison Bead Show March 22-24, 2019
The ever popular Madison Bead Show is being held Friday-Sunday, March 22-24, 2019. Take classes, enjoy the Friday night Make-N-Take, and peruse and shop your favorite bead and artistian makers at the Exhibit Hall on Sat., March 23rd from 10 am-5 pm and Sun., March 24th from 10 am-4 pm. Come to the show and visit my booth to pick up bead crochet patterns, kits and supplies such as thread and crochet. Demos both days and help with your projects (bring them!).
Sep 8
Bead Crochet Basics - a Beginning class
I'll be teaching my beginning bead crochet class at the wonderful Beaded Peacock on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 from 10 am-3 pm. If you've always wanted to learn bead crochet this is the right place! Kits will be available but you're encouraged to get your supplies from The Beaded Peacock, and they'll have the materials list for you upon signup.
Aug 15 - Aug 19
BeadFest Philadelphia
The biggest bead and artistic show on the East Coast! Visit the BeadFest Philadelphia show for classes and beads, bead kits, lamp work creations and more.
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Chesterton Art Show
60th Annual Chesterton Art Show, held at the Dogwood Park in Chesterton. Art of all types and styles, food and childrens art making. A beautiful show with plenty of parking.
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Teaching weekend at Funky Hannah's in Racine, WI
Bead crochet weekend at Funky Hannah's in Racine, WI! Saturday, July 14, 2018 - Beginner Bead Crochet class. Learn how to make a bracelet with the slip stitch method of bead crochet. No experience necesssary. 11am-4pm. Sunday, July 15, 2018 - Single Stitch Bead Crochet class. Learn how to make bracelets with this new and popular stitch! No experience necessary but some yarn crochet experience helpful. Choose from several kits. Class 11am-4pm. Call Funky Hannah's at (262) 634-6088.
Jun 3 - Jun 10
Bead & Button Show 2018
Visit the Bead & Button Show for supplies, unique one of a kind lamp work beads, hundreds of classes and kits by your favorite teachers.
Apr 28 - Apr 29
2018 Rocky Mountain Bead Bazaar
Visit my booth for all day Bead Crochet DEMOS! Purchase your bead crochet supplies and see lots of exciting vendors at this famous event. Hundreds of vendors with beads, supplies, kits, patterns & more. Take a class and stock up!
Apr 21
Last Chance to take the "Ombre" Bead Crochet Class
Learn the popular technique of Single Stitch bead crochet in this class and make the "Ombre" bracelet. Choose from 6 colors! Retiring the pattern to my website after this class. Students will learn how to read patterns, crochet the stitch, start, add thread and end their piece with a clasp. A great technique for those who already crochet or knit as it uses the single stitch method. Visit the website or call 574.371.2777.
Apr 8
Single Stitch Bead Crochet Class
Single Stitch Bead Crochet workshop. Learn how to crochet the stitch, add thread and read patterns. Several kits will be offered in class to choose from or pick from Funky Hannah's Beads! Call Funky's today to sign up. (262) 634-6088