April 15-19: Glass Craft & Bead Expo
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Event Details
Heralded as one of the most professional, family orientated, educational art glass and bead trade events in the U.S., the Glass Craft & Bead Expo is now in its 30th year.
Over 250 specialty class offerings — instructed by hand-picked experts from all over the world — give the opportunity to experience the newest trending methods in hot, warm, and cold glass.
Meanwhile, the expo hall — open to the public, be it hobbyists or professionals — is packed with glass, craft, and bead exhibitors from around the world. And the Gallery of Excellence will feature art from both professional and amateur categories, highlighting all facets of this industry.
Other event highlights include:
- "Meet the Master" talk with famed fused glass artist Narcissus Quagliata
- Bead Bazaar
- Glass Cutting Contest
- Torch Demonstrations
- Stained Glass "Make & Take" Experience
- Charity Auction
Plus, attendees can help build this year’s Community Mosaic Project by placing a tile on mosaic artwork that will be donated to Vegas PBS!
Glass Craft & Bead Expo
Classes: April 15–19, 2026
Expo: April 17–19, 2026
Expo Hall Hours: Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
$15 (Expo Hall, with discounts for military, seniors, and locals); students FREE; class registration prices vary
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa
9777 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
