Soft Flex Company Glass Art & Bead Festival - New York, NY

LOCATION
Radisson Martinique on Broadway
49 West 32nd St, New York, NY 10001

SHOW TIMES
Friday, 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm

SHOPPING
October 17 - 19, 2008
Juried Show of 45+ Exhibitor Spaces
Beads, gemstones, findings, collectible glass art & jewelry
A truly exciting EAST COAST shopping Extravaganza

An Entrance Fee of $5.00 will be donated to The Bead Society of Greater New York.
Over $4,000 in 2006 and over $5,500 in 2007 has been collected by the Bead Society of Greater New York at the annual Glass Art & Bead Festival in the Big Apple. This donation will help the BSGNY maintain and expand their educational & informational programs for their members and their surrounding community. Their assistance in this endeavor has left us forever grateful.

EDUCATION
October 17 - 19, 2008
No paid classes available
Free expanded Make-It-Take-Its. No experience is necessary. A designer can make a beaded project and take it home with them in 30 minutes. Beginners as well as advanced designers are welcome! The Make-It-Take-Its are a great way to learn a new technique with hands on assistance. Make-It-Take-It projects from Sonoma 2007 and 2008 shown.

EXPERIENCE THE BIG APPLE
New York City is an adrenaline-charged, history-laden place that holds immense romantic appeal for visitors. Take in a Broadway Show or take a Walking Tour from Times Square to Central Park. Let the Festival's ambiance captivate all of your bead dreams.

If planning a trip be sure to check out Vacation Rentals by Owner- www.vrbo.com. On this site, you select a state, then a city or town within that state. You'll find rooms, cottages and houses as options to stay in close proximity to the town of Sonoma. These towns are still in Sonoma, just on the outskirts: (10 to 15 minute drive) - Glen Ellen - Boyes Hot Springs - Fetters Hot Springs - Kenwood - Schellville - El Verano - Vineburg - Eldridge.

See our Travel and Accommodations page to find out more!

SHOP LOCAL BEAD STORES
After visiting the Glass Art & Bead Festival, shop from local bead stores too!  Use our bead store finder to locate stores in the area, for New York City, use zip code: 10001