Annual Competition
The Bead Challenge
Open to members and non members of the BSV. Create an original piece and be in with a chance to win. All entries are displayed at the BSV annual Bead Expo in Melbourne.
How the Challenge Works
1
Identical kit
Purchase your bead kit early in the year. Every one gets the identical beads.
2
Single piece
Use the entire set of beads to create one beaded work — jewellery, or non wearable.
3
Judged + Public Vote
Entries are displayed at the Melbourne Bead Expo. Judged by a panel and voted by the public.
12 years at a glance
The exhibitions, year by year
Each year's Bead Challenge had its own theme. Scroll to revisit the colours, the categories, and the conversations that shaped each year.