Colors of the Stone & To Bead True Blue
Made to connect visitors directly with artisans and specialists
The Tucson shows emphasize handcrafted gemstones, jewelry, beads, artisan design, and the people who make, cut, collect, source, and work with these materials. Both the Winter and Fall shows are held at Casino Del Sol Resort & Convention Center in Tucson.
Artisans, designers & specialty exhibitors
The exhibitor mix includes independent artists, artisans, designers, lapidaries, gem cutters, metalsmiths, beadmakers, glass artists, textile and fiber artists, leatherworkers, tool and supply specialists, and merchants with distinctive materials and objects. The emphasis is on individual work, specialized knowledge, handcraft, and unusual sources rather than a conventional mass-market shopping experience.
Visitors can meet exhibitors directly, ask questions about materials and techniques, discover one-of-a-kind work, and in many cases discuss custom pieces or see new work presented by the people who created or sourced it.
Workshops & demonstrations
Workshops have long been an important part of both Tucson shows. Classes and demonstrations focus on hands-on skills and are taught by working artisans and instructors. Subjects have included beadmaking, jewelry design, wirework, metal clay, knotting, enameling, stone setting, mixed media, chainmaille, leatherwork, kumihimo, glass work, and other craft and design techniques.
Workshop offerings vary by show and year, so current schedules and availability are listed separately for Fall and Winter.
Gemstones, beads & jewelry
Colors of the Stone highlights hand-cut gemstones, designer jewelry, minerals, crystals, opals, pearls, amber, turquoise, gold and silver work, and a broad range of lapidary materials and finished pieces.
To Bead True Blue adds a strong focus on artisan beads and bead-related design: handcrafted and vintage beads, lampwork glass, bead jewelry, components and findings, trade and tribal beads, textiles, wearable art, and other materials used by jewelry makers, collectors, designers, and craftspeople.
Open to the public, with wholesale resources
The shows welcome the general public as well as designers, retailers, galleries, and other trade buyers. Alongside finished jewelry and artisan work, exhibitors offer beads, gemstones, metals, leather, cord, wire, findings, tools, and other supplies used by jewelry makers and creative professionals. Some exhibitors offer wholesale pricing or trade-oriented product lines.
One Tucson destination, twice a year
The Winter and Fall shows share the same Tucson home but have their own dates, exhibitor lineups, workshop schedules, room blocks, brochures, and visitor information. Use the individual show pages for the most current details before planning your visit.