As your interest in beading continues, you might like to expand your bead knowledge and beading skills to the next level. A bead show with a variety of vendors and instructors is a good place to do that. Bead shows vary, but most likely you will find many kinds of beads, both imported and artist made. You will find artists and vendors willing to answer your questions. You might also find classes where you can learn a new technique or make a specific project.

There are many national shows, both stationary and touring. You will possibly find a bead guild in your area that puts on a yearly bead show. Look in the back of any beading magazine or type "bead show" and the name of your city into a search engine like Google.

Who knows? You might find a whole new set of beading buddies that love to bead as much as you!