The 2025 show dates
are April 2 - April 6, 2025. Classes begin April 2 - April 6, 2025. The show
floor opens to the public for exhibits April 4 - April 6, 2025.
Show Floor Schedule:
Fri 8am-5pm | Sat 9am-6pm | Sun 10am-3pm
South Point Hotel & Casino 9777 S Las Vegas BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89183
Tickets are
$15 Expo Ticket | $13 Seniors/Military | $10 Nevada Locals | Students Free | Valid For All 3 Days. Tickets will be available to purchase closer to the event.
*if you purchased a class, you get free entry into the expo and you do not need to
purchase a ticket
Senior (60 +) and Military
receive a $2 discount ($13 Per Ticket). Nevada Locals receive a $5 discount ($10 Per
Ticket). Good for re-entry all 3 days of the expo. High School and College Students with a
valid Student I.D. can attend the expo for free. Only one discount per person will be
honored. Discounted tickets must be purchased in person to validate ID at the South Point
Hotel Box Office.
*if you purchased a class, you get free entry into the expo and you do not need to
purchase a ticket
Yes. Please
remember that when you book using our group code, you are supporting the show and helping us
keep costs down, and you get the advantage of a reduced hotel resort fee, which reduces your
overall costs. When we contract space at the South Point, all details are figured into our
final costs. We have managed to keep booth costs, admission to the show and the cost of the
classes relatively stable. However, we do need your help by supporting the show by booking
within our hotel block
The hotel will charge your credit card for your 1st night room & tax deposit when you make your reservation.
No, all tickets for all events
must be purchased separately. Tickets are $15 Expo Ticket | $13 Seniors/Military | $10 Nevada Locals | Students Free | Valid For All 3 Days. Tickets will be available to purchase closer to the event.
*if you purchased a class, you get free entry into the expo and you do not need to
purchase a ticket
The hotel does have a shuttle service however you must call the hotel 1-2 weeks prior for reservations for both arrivals and departures. The hotel does not keep a shuttle on "standby" at the airport.
There is not going to be a GCBE 2025 catalog this year. You can view all the classes on our website once available..
There is not going to be a GCBE 2025 catalog this year. You can view all the classes on our website once available..
Class Registration Opens Monday, October 7th at 10AM (PDT)
Yes, you can, however each person must have their own registration. You can't put their classes on your registration.
Some people do not realize that the confirmation that they receive in the mail in March/Early April is their badge. Please bring your confirmation / badge with you. There is a $10.00 charge for all reprints. We do not mail badges that are "Out of the Country". If you registered and live outside the USA, you can pick your badge up at the registration desk located in the hotel conference area. If you made any changes to your class registration after TBD, there was not enough time to mail it. Please pick it up at the registration desk located in the hotel conference area. All badges that were not received in the mail, can be picked up at the registration desk located on the second floor in the conference area of the hotel.
No, you do not. All you need to do is go to either registration desk and pick up your badge holder and lanyard.
Cancellation and change policy:
Cancellations received prior to January 19 will be refunded less a 25% handling fee. Class registration changes that result in a credit will be credited less a 10% handling fee. No refunds or changes will be allowed after 11:59pm January 19th, 2025 for any reason including force majeure. All refunds will be processed within 10 days after the conclusion of the show, April 6, 2025
There is not going to be a GCBE 2025 catalog this year. You can view all the classes on our website once available..
Yes, we do on site class registrations at both registration desks, but it is better to register in advance as many classes sell out. We have boards posted that show class availability as well as classes that have been sold out.
If an opening becomes available in a class that you are wait listed for and you are next on the list, you will be called by a staff member to ask if you are still interested in taking the class. If you are, you will be put on the class roster. If you are not still interested in taking the class, your name will be removed from the wait list and the next person will be called.
The "Class List" will indicate if a class is sold out. You can also see "Sold Out" posted on the actual registration site under class selections.
All sold out classes can have a wait list. The wait list details are only displayed if there are people currently on the wait list. To be placed on the wait list for a sold out class, you must complete a registration, and go to the class you wish to wait list, click on the Class is Full button which brings up the “Add Me to Waitlist” option. You will not be charged for the class. We will contact you if a seat becomes available.
We accept most major credit and debit cards like Visa, Mastercard, Discover and America Express. Please contact support@lvmanagment.com with any questions.
Tickets are
$15 Expo Ticket | $13 Seniors/Military | $10 Nevada Locals | Students Free | Valid For All 3 Days to attend, and
good for re-entry for all 3 days. Senior (60 +) and Military receive a $2 discount ($13 Per
Ticket). Nevada Locals receive a $5 discount ($10 Per Ticket). High School and College
Students with a valid Student I.D. can attend the expo for free. Only one discount per
person will be honored. Please note that there will no longer be a 50% discount on Expo
tickets if you have a South Point Hotel & Conference Center Players club card. Tickets will be available to purchase closer to the event.
*if you purchased a class, you get free entry into the expo and you do not need to
purchase a ticket
No, you do not. Tickets will be available to purchase closer to the event.
*if you purchased a class, you get free entry into the expo and you do not need to
purchase a ticket
Yes you can! Tickets will be available to purchase closer to the event.
*if you purchased a class, you get free entry into the expo and you do not need to
purchase a ticket
To qualify for a wholesale buyer badge, you must be the owner of a retail glass industry
business or an assigned employee working for the store and present a Resale Tax Certificate
or business license and one of the following: business card, business check or business
credit card. Some vendors will accept a current year's invoice from a supplier for over $200
net. Please bring the necessary information with you to the show. DO
NOT SEND any of your information to Las Vegas Management.
To have a wholesale Buyer Badge with your name and company on it waiting for you at the
Exhibit Hall registration desk, log onto www.glasscraftexpo.com/registration.
You must create ONE registration PER person registering for a wholesale buyer badge. This
means if you are in a group of two (or more) people, each person MUST create an individual
registration account and submit a wholesale buyer badge registration request. Same credit
cards may be used. However, each individual must register with a different email
address.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR A WHOLESALE BUYER BADGE UNLESS YOU ACTUALLY COMPLETE
THE REGISTRATION AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
There is a $13 USD fee for this badge type payable at registration checkout. This fee is
waived with the purchase of any class.
When you log into registration make sure to select the check box for wholesale buyer
registration at the bottom of the Attendee Information page. Continue through the rest of
the registration process until payment and confirmation is complete.
You will not have to wait in line to purchase admittance from the hotel, just to pick up
your badge. You will still have to bring your credentials to the desk to pick up the badge.
If you are registering for classes, you can choose Wholesale Buyer as your badge type when
registering for classes.
Please note: Exhibitors have their own company rules as to what types of
purchases qualify for wholesale buying. You may have to fill out a wholesale exemption form
for the vendor to keep on file for tax purposes. Do not expect to receive wholesale pricing
for individual purchases.
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Please contact support@glasscraftexpo.com if you wish to obtain permission to use information posted
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Plan on spending the most time at the show as you can! Daily show hours for GCBE 2025 are below, see you soon!
Friday, April 4, 2025
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Check out the full schedule for Glass Craft & Bead Expo 2025. Make sure to keep checking back for updates and feel free to let us know of any ideas of things you would like to see at the show by emailing us at support@glasscraftexpo.com.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Check out the demo schedule for Glass Craft & Bead Expo 2025. Make sure to keep checking back for updates and feel free to let us know of any ideas of things you would like to see at the show by emailing us at support@glasscraftexpo.com.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Exhibit Booth Fee: $1,410.00 per 10' x 10' booth (Add $100.00 per corner) Entire
show floor is carpeted!
Includes: carpet, pipe, drape, two (2) chairs, one (1) 6' table, one (1) trash can, temporary
licensing fee, one-time vacuum of booth space prior to show opening, one (1) ID sign, and WIFI/5G
Cellular. See contract, terms and rules and regulations for details.
Table Top Fee: $530.00
Includes: 1- 6ft draped table, 1 chair, ID sign, wastebasket, 3ft back wall dividers, all drayage,
one-time vacuum of accessible floor space prior to show opening, temporary licensing fee, and
WIFI/5G Cellular.
On your contract it will ask you to list the person who the room credit will be applied to. This process will reward those that support the show by staying at the hotel. As we have explained in the past, the hotel determines our exhibit hall rental prices based upon our sleeping room pickup.
We have negotiated excellent sleeping room rates. Please note, the reduced resort fee of $14 per night will be charged this year and includes all the amenities that the resort fee includes such as in room Wi-Fi, fitness center access, local and toll free in room phone calls, boarding pass printing, airport shuttle (based on availability) and a casino funbook. Not only is the hotel of top quality, it is also a convenience to stay where the show is at.
If you have any questions at all, please let us know. You can email support@glasscraftexpo.com, or call toll free 1-800-217-4527.
Booth Contract Bead Bazaar Contract Terms & Conditions, Rules and Regulations Printable Floor PlanGCBE 2025 Exclusive Group Rates for South Point Hotel:
$88 Sunday – Thursday per room per night + resort fee + 13% tax (subject to change)
$156 Friday & Saturday per room per night + resort fee + 13% tax (subject to change)
Discounted Resort Fee of $15.93 per night (Standard is $29.20 per night)
Group Code – GLA0328
For GCBE 2025, you will be making the hotel reservation directly with the South Point Hotel! To get the discounted Glass Craft & Bead Expo rate of $88 per room per night + resort fee + 13% tax (subject to change) Sunday - Thursday and $156 per room per night + resort fee + 13% tax (subject to change) Friday - Saturday, and to receive the discounted Resort Fee (normally $29.20 per night, our rate is $15.93 per night), you must book online or by phone with Group Code – GLA0328.
Online, click this link bookhotel.glasscraftexpo.com for the hotel registration site. After you enter your arrival and departure dates, you will go to the next page that shows the Glass Craft & Bead Event logo and confirms both the group rate and that the resort fee is discounted. You will see the “average” rate for your stay (averaged out over all nights) in the right corner, below that you can also view a price breakdown per night before you select and move on in the registration. Once completed, you will be charged one night room and tax and receive your hotel confirmation number. Booking through our website link or using the group code calling in to the hotel gives you the resort fee discount. If you book with the hotel through a special offer or with an on line service, you will have to pay the full $29.20 plus tax per night resort fee! However, please note that your computer confirmation will show the full resort fee details, although you will be charged the discount resort fee rate upon checkout.
By phone, call 866-791-7626 and use the group code GLA0328 to get the same rates and discounted resort fee. The South Point will charge your credit card for one night room and hotel tax (currently 13% but subject to change) and you will receive your hotel confirmation number.
You must make all changes and cancels over the phone at 866-791-7626.
The South Point Hotel & Conference Center offers numerous dining and entertainment options and attendees may find many other restaurants, shops and recreational opportunities all within a short taxi ride of the property. Of course, the sights and sounds of the famed Las Vegas Strip are just a few miles north on Las Vegas Boulevard. But if you prefer to venture out from "home," then consider some of these alternatives:
ENTERTAINMENT:
There's a good reason why Las Vegas is called the "Entertainment
Capital of the World." Since its Rat Pack days, Las Vegas has been inextricably associated with
legendary shows and entertainers.
Say "Las Vegas" and it's likely that showgirls in elaborate headdresses and Elvis impersonators will come to mind. Today, the Las Vegas entertainment scene still has plenty of its classic glamour, but it has evolved to include so much more. In addition to the iconic Las Vegas entertainment staples, the destination offers a lineup of award-winning magicians, Broadway-caliber productions, world-renowned concert headliners and unique-to-Las Vegas production shows. For more information please visit visitlasvegas.com.
SHOPPING:
If you want it, Vegas has it. From designer splurges to bargain deals, Las
Vegas has become a one-stop shopping Mecca. Everything from colorful souvenir shops to haute couture
boutiques can be found in retail centers along the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas.
You won't be alone in your shopping endeavors. More than half of the nearly 39 million visitors who visit Las Vegas each year spent time shopping, according to the 2006 Las Vegas Visitor Profile Study. Las Vegas shoppers spent an average of $140.86 per trip, the study reports, more than twice as much as on sightseeing and show tickets combined. For more information please visit visitlasvegas.com.
NIGHTLIFE:
In 1930, Frank Detra took a chance and opened Pair O' Dice, Las Vegas'
first nightclub. Located on what was then known as the new highway to Los Angeles (today, we call it
the Las Vegas Strip), the club was open only at night.
In addition to bands and jazz performers, the Pair O' Dice served Italian food. Most notably, the establishment had a history of closing and re-opening because it sported gaming tables before the city had legalized gaming and served alcohol during Prohibition.
Nine years later, the Pair O' Dice was sold to police captain and commander of the vice squad Guy McAfee who renamed it the 91 Club. The nightlife scene changes frequently so please visit visitlasvegas.com for more information.
GOLF:
Las Vegas is no longer golf's best-kept secret. In fact, Las Vegas recently
was named the top emerging golf destination in the world by the International Association of Golf
Tour Operators.
From exquisite championship courses designed by legends of the sport to lush fairways and breathtaking views - golf is just another reason the destination attracted 39.2 million visitors in 2007.
Today, more than 60 golf courses are available for play in Las Vegas throughout the year thanks to the area's inviting climate. Las Vegas offers challenging, yet beautifully sculpted courses developed by world-renowned designers including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer and Pete Dye. For more information about golfing in Las Vegas, please visit visitlasvegas.com.
From the South (California):
Head North on Interstate 15 to Exit 31 (Silverado Ranch
Boulevard). As you exit, stay right and make your first right into the parking area for South Point.
The South Point is located at 9777 Las Vegas Boulevard South.
From the North (Utah, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown):
Head South on Interstate 15 to Exit 31 (Silverado Ranch Boulevard). As you exit, stay in the middle
exit lane and turn left, make your first right into the parking area for South Point.
From the East (Arizona):
Exit Interstate 40 at US 93 and proceed North. Cross bridge
into Nevada and remain on US 93 North until exiting at Interstate 215 West. Take Exit 7 and turn
left onto Eastern Avenue South. Turn right onto Silverado Ranch Blvd. Proceed to Las Vegas Boulevard
South.
From the West (Northern Nevada/CA):
Head South on US 95 and exit onto Interstate 15
South. Exit 31 (Silverado Ranch Boulevard). As you exit, stay in the middle exit lane and turn left,
make your first right into the parking area for South Point
From the Rental Car Terminal at Harry Reid Airport:
Head South on Gilespie St. toward
E. Warm Springs Rd. Turn right on E. Warm Springs Rd. Then turn Left on Las Vegas Blvd. South Point
Hotel & Conference Center is on the right hand side of the road at 9777 Las Vegas Boulevard
South.
Uber and Lyft:
These companies operate in the Las Vegas Valley.
You can purchase tickets at the South Point Hotel Box Office in person or over the phone @ 702–797–8055 Noon - 7PM (PST) any day of the week for no Ticketmaster Fees! Discounted tickets must be purchased in person to validate ID at the South Point Hotel Box Office.
Call For TicketsYou can purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster which has an extra fee.
Buy Tickets OnlineGlass Craft & Bead Expo is heralded as one of the most professional, family orientated, educational art glass and bead trade events in the US; this event has it all… and with thousands in attendance each year, there is good cause for celebrating. The team at LVM has spent the last 2 and a half decades refining a screening and selection method that brings with it the newest trending methods in glass, jewelry and more specialty classes instructed by the very best hand-picked experts from all over the world. Taking a class is an experience of a lifetime.
The ‘open to the public’ expo hall hardly falls short of spectacular to any hobbyist and comes with it all the right materials for the professional as well. It truly is the glass industry’s favorite Vegas vacation!
Considering sponsoring Glass Craft & Bead Expo is just good business!
We appreciate your contribution and support and are always open to your suggestions on how to make the show and your sponsorship work better for you. If you have special events, videos, promotional media, or discounts that you would like us to advertise on our website and/or social media, please send them so we can help bring you more business, your success is our success.
Once you have decided your level of sponsorship, please send us a confirmation email with the details to support@glasscraftexpo.com. Please also include the following: 1. Your logo in as high resolution as possible 2. Your website link 3. Your social media links and/or usernames (Facebook, Instagram). Please make checks payable to: Glass Craft and Bead Expo, 3663 E. Sunset Rd. Suite #509, Las Vegas, NV 89120
EMAIL US IF INTERESTEDPeople come from all over the world to take classes and view the show floor for all of the latest and most innovative products and services. Las Vegas has been home to the show with it being held at the South Point Hotel and Conference Center since 2006.
We offer over 250 specialty classes in hot, warm and cold glass. Our instructors come from all over bringing all their expertise in their respective fields. Our show floor offers everything including the latest types and colors of glass, the most innovative kilns, tools and specialty items.
Our "Bead Bazaar" offers a beautiful collection of handmade beads, jewelry and one of a kind specialty items created by some of the most prominent artists in the country.
In 1994 Tommy Licata, founder and owner of Las Vegas Management and Creative Endeavors, was asked if he would be interested in organizing an educational conference and tradeshow for the Art Glass Industry. He and Nancy Montgomery consulted with industry leaders such as Kay Bain-Weiner, Norm Dobbins, Vicki Payne, Joe Porcelli and many others; the result was the Glass Craft Expo. It was held at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas the spring of 1995.
1996 Glass Craft Expo moved to the Cashman Convention Center, where it was held for the next 10 years. The Expo was designed to help promote the art glass industry, by offering educational classes, a trade show and networking opportunities, all which were open to the public. The goal was to include all forms of art glass, including stained glass, fused glass, cold working, mosaics, and flameworking. Shirley Harvey became the Show Manager, a position she held for many years.
Lee Anne Short, who had worked on the Creative Endeavors side of the company, took over production of the show after conclusion of the 2003 Expo. On the 10th anniversary, the show was renamed to "Glass Craft & Bead Expo" to include the growing flameworking and bead industries, and later in 2004, Patty Cerajewski was recruited to the Show Manager position.
As the show continued to grow, filling every square foot of the Cashman Center, it was determined that we had outgrown that facility. In 2006 the South Coast Hotel and Conference Center was opened and the show moved to this great facility, with a great combination of meeting rooms, event space, trade show halls, and best of all, on site hotel rooms. South Coast became South Point in 2007, and is still the home of the show.
Tommy Licata passed away in 2008, and the International Hot Glass Invitational held during the 2009 show was dedicated to his memory. The Invitational was the largest flame-off that had ever been held, with teams of 4-5 well known national and international lampworkers competing over two nights creating some of the most incredible sculptures.
Lee Anne and the team continue to work hard every year to bring the best faculty of instructors and the latest in techniques to the average of 1000 students who attend the classes. The trade show floor is filled with the manufacturers and retailers of glass, equipment and tools needed for producing all forms of glass art. In addition there are many artists in booths or the bead bazaar that sell their finished artwork, sculptures, beads and jewelry.
The annual Gallery of Excellence juried art competition entries in both professional and amateur categories astound the attendees each year with the beauty and skill of the work. Local high schools have participated in the gallery for many years. Scholarships for local high school students and teachers have been made available through the Kay Bain-Weiner Foundation, show management and other contributors.
Las Vegas Management would like to thank all the members of the art glass industry, the teachers, exhibitors and students for supporting the Glass Craft & Bead Expo over the years. Many have been with us since the first show. The show has had steady growth, and is proud to promote art glass through education and by providing a quality showcase for product and glass artists alike.
Lee Anne Short, COO
Las Vegas Management
If you choose Wholesale Buyer as your Attendee Type, Wholesale Buyer will automatically be printed on your badge. You will still have to present the required documents listed below to any vendor to qualify for wholesale purchases.
PLEASE NOTE: If you qualify for Wholesale Buyer status and DO NOT select Wholesale Buyer as your Attendee Type, you will NOT be issued another badge on show site. A Wholesale Buyer sticker will be placed on your existing badge.
Wholesale Buyer Badge Requirements
To qualify for a wholesale buyer badge, you must be the owner of a retail glass industry business or an assigned employee working for the store. You must also present a Resale Tax Certificate or business license and one of the following:
Some vendors will accept a current year's invoice from a supplier for over $200 net. Please bring the necessary information with you to the show. Las Vegas Management will indicate "Wholesale Buyer" on your badge when you present it at the Exhibit Hall registration desk. DO NOT SEND any of your information to Las Vegas Management.
PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitors have their own company rules as to what types of purchases qualify for wholesale buying. You may have to fill out a wholesale exemption form for the vendor to keep on file for your tax purposes. Do not expect to receive wholesale pricing for individual purchases.
There is a $13 USD fee for this badge type payable at registration checkout.
This fee is waived with the purchase of any class.
If you have any questions at all, please let us know. You can email support@glasscraftexpo.com, or call toll free 1-800-217-4527.
The Gallery of Excellence is open to everyone; All skill levels from beginning crafters to studio artists are encouraged to enter. All entry forms must be submitted by Thursday March 28th, 2024, to be considered for the Gallery of Excellence. With the growing number of entries, no entries will be accepted after that date.
All artwork submitted into the Gallery of Excellence must be made by the artist making the submission
Las Vegas Management is not liable for the safety of any art; 24-hour security is provided but fire, theft, and liability insurance are the sole responsibility of the artist. Liability waiver must be signed on the entry form.
By attending, registering for, exhibiting at, or instructing at our Glass Craft & Bead Expo you agree to all terms, rules, and regulations set forth by Las Vegas Management. Management reserves the right to reject or prohibit anyone it judges is not suitable to and in keeping with the character of the exhibition.