For tutors

Teach a workshop at BSV

Opportunities exist for beaders to teach at our monthly meetings, the annual Retreat, the Bead Expo, and on Zoom. Applications open all year — propose a workshop and we'll be in touch.

Submit a proposal See deadlines

What we look for

Workshops in every beading discipline

The BSV is committed to improving the level of beading in Australia and for our members worldwide. We seek submissions in all forms of beadwork, wirework, polymer & precious metal clays, and jewellery techniques.

Three-hour workshops

Short-format introductions. Perfect for monthly meetings.

Full-day workshops

Deep-dive projects for the Bead Retreat or Winter Workshops.

Written Instructions

Tutors provide a written instructions, tested by another beader or self. Included in the class cost.

2026 deadlines

Workshop submission deadlines

Submit early — Expo and Retreat spaces fill quickly.

Closes 1 May

Bead Expo

October 2026

Closing date for teaching proposals at the November Bead Expo. Spaces fill fast.

Open now

Summer Retreat

January 2027

Submissions close 20 August 2026 for the 2027 retreat at Melbourne University College.

Closes 1 April

Winter Zoom workshops

June–August 2026

Held online via Zoom during the colder months.

Always open

Monthly workshops

Year-round