Elly Feldman Award
The BSV's most prestigious honour — open to a single beaded piece in any medium. Judged by a panel; the winner takes home a perpetual trophy and the right to use the title for one year.
Past winners →the countdown is on to the expoAustralia's largest bead event
Melbourne Bead Expo 2026
Two days of traders, workshops, exhibitions and the BSV Bead Challenge. The annual gathering point for Australia's bead community — held at Murrumbeena Park Community Hub, 28 Gerald St, Murrumbeena VIC 3163
2026 Lineup
Traders attending the Expo
Traders from across Australia bringing seed beads, crystals, findings, Czech glass, pearls, kits, tools and more. Bring your own shopping list – leave with new ideas.
BeadnerdVisit website →
Catriona Starpins StudioVisit website →
Cranberry BeadsVisit website →
Fields of CloverVisit website →
Kiss Beads (Annlee Butler)Visit website →
Max Fair Australia P/L PearlsVisit website →
On A StringVisit website →
Pauline DelaneyVisit website →
Pepper BeadsVisit website →
Prue's BeadsVisit website →
Sequin BazaarVisit website →
YazziiVisit website →
Throughout the weekend
Expo Workshops
Three-hour classes taught by Australia's leading beaders.
Bookings open to members 7pm on Friday 7th August. Bookings open to non members from a week after members.
Now is a great time to become a member and it’s the new start of the membership year too.
On display all weekend
Exhibitions & Competitions
Five concurrent exhibitions and competitions throughout the Expo — drop by to see what members and visiting artists have been creating.
Bead Challenge
Same kit, different vision. If you purchased a Bead Challenge kit and submitted your entry, it will be on display at the Expo. It's judged by a panel and the public.
About the Challenge →Members' Original Jewellery
An open-category exhibition of wearable beaded jewellery — designed and made by BSV members. Judged vote.
View past Showcases →Inspired By
Pieces that take inspiration from a named artist. Members credit their inspiration alongside their work — a celebration of beadwork's cultural conversation.
See examples →Earrings
The earrings-only competition — small in scale, big on craft. A favourite category for first-time entrants.
Past entries →Non-Wearable
Sculptural and decorative beadwork — boxes, ornaments, art pieces. Where beading meets sculpture.
Browse →From past expos
Members Showcase Highlights
A taste of what to expect on the exhibition tables. Browse photos from past expos in the full Showcase Gallery.
Lynn Salamy — 2025
Lynn Salamy
Nita Weller — 2025
Nita Weller
Aletha Sbizzirri – 2025
Aletha Sbizzirri
Aletha Sbizzirri – 2025
Aletha Sbizzirri
Plan your visit
Tickets & Bookings
General admission is sold at the door — workshops, trader-table bookings, and Bead Challenge entries need to be purchased ahead.
General Admission
$10 / day at the door.
Save the date →Workshops
Bookings open to members 7pm on Friday 7th August. Bookings open to non members from a week after members.
Now is a great time to become a member and it’s the new start of the membership year too.
View workshops →Trader Tables
Various booth sizes available. Half-payment deposits or pay in full — payment plans available.
Enquire about a booth →