Whole Bead Road Trip

Ava Motherwell is thrilled to bring her beloved Whole Bead Pop-ups Northern California with 3 locations – 

Sacramento

Los Altos

Emeryville

Ava will be showing and selling her signature vintage and vintage-inspired beads from Germany and Italy, along with a curated selection of special treasures from friends of The Whole Bead Show.

What you’ll find at these pop-ups:

Glass beads

Resin beads

Vintage & handmade beads

Gemstones

Findings, buttons & components

✨ Free admission

✨ All are welcome

✨ Wholesale buyers welcome too

👉 Preview Ava’s latest treasures: www.avamotherwell.com

& www.wholebead.store

Come shop, get inspired, and find your next favorite bead treasure!

Sacramento – Friday, May 15th 12noon to 4pm

Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento/South Natomas

2540 Venture Oaks Way

Sacramento, CA

Free parking

Los Altos – Saturday, May 16th 12noon to 4pm

Masonic Building

Main Dining Room

146 Main Street

Los Altos

3 hour free parking in the public parking lot

Emeryville – Sunday, May 17th 12noon to 4pm

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge


Sacramento Pop-up
May 15, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento/South Natomas

Los Altos Pop-up
May 16, 2026
Masonic Building

Emeryville Pop-up
May 17, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Las Vegas Whole Bead Show
May 29-31, 2026
Palace Station Hotel


2024/2025 ALREADY VISITED CITIES


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🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟

Get ready for an unforgettable journey as The Whole Bead Show hits the road! 🚗💨 We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming road trip featuring the Ava Motherwell Collection trunk shows, as well as pop-ups and mini boutique events showcasing a dazzling array of beads, gemstones, handmade treasures, findings, and more from various vendors.

From coast to coast, we’re bringing the vibrant and colorful world of vintage and vintage-inspired beads right to your doorstep! 🎉✨ Whether you’re a seasoned bead enthusiast or just starting your crafting journey, there’s something for everyone to discover

We want to hear from YOU! Help us chart our course by filling out an information form. Your input will guide our itinerary and ensure we visit the places where the bead-loving community is eagerly awaiting our arrival. Plus, by signing up, you’ll be added to our mailing list for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes peeks as we prepare for this epic adventure!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join us on the ultimate bead-filled road trip. Let’s make memories, create beautiful things, and spread joy one bead at a time! 💖✨ #WholeBeadRoadTrip #AvaMotherwellCollection