About the Show
Prospective Instructors! We are now accepting class proposals for GCBE 2027! Visit glasscraftexpoteachers.com to submit your classes.
Thank you GCBE fam for an incredible 2026 show!
We’d like to thank all of the wonderful Sponsors, Exhibitors, Instructors, Instructor Assistants, Students and Attendees for making GCBE 2026 arguably the best one ever! It was such a pleasure seeing all the wonderful art being created during classes, the amazing products and art on the show floor, and all the friendships flourishing throughout the show. We hope you all had an amazingly unforgettable and memorable experience like we did at Glass Craft & Bead Expo 2026!
Join us as we celebrate our 31st year, March 31 – April 4, 2027, at the South Point Convention Center in Las Vegas!
Heralded as one of the most professional, family-oriented, and educational glass art events in the United States, this event truly has it all. With thousands of attendees each year, there is every reason to celebrate another exciting year of creativity, education, and community.
For 31 years, the team at LVM has refined a screening and selection process that brings together the newest and most innovative techniques in hot glass, warm glass, cold working, jewelry making, metalsmithing, and every facet of glass art. Our specialty classes are taught by hand-selected experts from around the world, offering students an unforgettable educational experience. Taking a class at LVM is truly an experience of a lifetime.
The Expo Hall, open to the public, is nothing short of spectacular. Hobbyists and professionals alike will find an incredible selection of tools, materials, supplies, and inspiration from some of the industry's leading vendors and artists.
Be sure not to miss the crown jewel of industry competition, the Gallery of Excellence. Featuring extraordinary artwork from both professional and amateur artists, this prestigious exhibit showcases outstanding achievements across every facet of glass art. Best of all, it's art that you can vote for!
Whether you're taking a class, attending torch demonstrations, exploring the show floor, or reconnecting with friends old and new, you'll experience the smiling faces, warm hearts, and creative energy that make this event so special year after year.
We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate 31 years of education, artistry, and community. It truly is the glass industry's favorite Vegas vacation!
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Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any ideas/feedback on what we can do to make this event even better!
Why become a GCBE instructor?
Becoming an instructor at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo is more than an opportunity to teach, it is an opportunity to inspire, mentor, and help shape the future of glass art.
Instructors have the unique ability to share their artistic knowledge and techniques with students of all skill levels while earning income, expanding their professional network, and connecting with fellow artists and industry leaders from around the world. Many students attend GCBE seeking not only new skills, but also inspiration, guidance, and a deeper connection to the craft.
For more than 30 years, GCBE has introduced thousands of students to new techniques, creative possibilities, and lifelong artistic pursuits. The knowledge shared in each classroom helps preserve, advance, and strengthen the glass art community while ensuring that the traditions, techniques, and innovations of today continue to inspire future generations.
By teaching at GCBE, you become part of a lasting legacy of education, inspiration, and artistic excellence. More than teaching a class, you are investing in the future of the art form and helping cultivate the next generation of artists, makers, collectors, and educators.
Thank you again and we hope to see you all next year at Glass Craft & Bead Expo 2027 March 31st - April 4th, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada!
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