It is a tradition for bead shop, gallery owners, online supply companies and designers to gather in Tucson every year and search for new and exciting beads, gemstones, and jewelry -and the To Bead True Blue show is at the top of the list, with artists chosen by invitation and juried application.Since 1992, Bead & Design shows have promoted a wide diversity of exhibitors -with 2500 artisans and tradespeople having traveled from 50 countries to come together and exhibit their work. Bead & Design attendees are numbered in the hundreds of thousands, and growing.Fran Cey and Judy Solomon have been participating in the To Bead True Blue show in Tucson for TWELVE years now! The Class Act Designs booth will be at The Doubletree Hotel,Reid Park, 445 S Alvernon Way.Click the link below to see the ladies in ACTION in Tucson a few years ago!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_HS5ZPA3q0This year we will show our NEW! tassels and our 2 new colors, Hope Springs Eternal and To Dye For, Spring 2017. To Dye For Hope Springs Eternal Class Act Designs is having their first HUGE sale at the Tucson show. Show only pricing! Sale on all products: Scarves, crystals, original silk ribbons, super silk wraps and tassels. Also charms and beads! Be sure to stop by their booth #GF190.If you aren't familiar with the show, here's a few things you'd be interested to know about!All told over 1000 artisan booths, galleries, and merchant displays are presented by well-known artisans and emerging designers, with beadmakers, jewelers, metalworkers, gemcutters, clay and fiber artists, and wholesale suppliers. The product list encompasses rarely-exhibited lampwork glass bead masterpieces, hand-crafted artistic polymer and silver clay beads, vintage, and antique beads, as well as a vast assortment of artisan resources, components and hard-to-find boutique arts such as hand-dyed silks, hand-woven textiles, handmade accessories, handbags, and embellished trims. **To Bead True Blue and The Tucson Bead Show are open to the public, with no admission charge. Whether you are an artist, craftsperson, hobbyist, jewelry store owner, merchant, or gallery owner, you will be sure to find the highest quality merchandise at excellent prices.** Both locations provide ample free and convenient parking. Complimentary shuttle service is also provided to the show from major downtown and central locations. The To Bead True Blue shuttle, called True-Blue (Turquoise Route), makes daily stops at Radisson Suites, Simpson Street Parking Hub, Convention Center, Gem Mall, and Holidome -starting at 10am daily. We are looking forward to seeing each and every one of you! Make sure you tag our product on Social Media, and we will be sure to share! For those of you who cannot make it, please don't worry! Send as an email at classactdesigns@gmail.com on any questions on products or show sale items!
