2026 Classes and 2026/2027 Bead Shows are listed below.

I am going to keep updating this post for the classes I am scheduled to teach as well as shows where you can find my work in person!

Upcoming in-person Bead Shows:

Blue Santa Beads Trunk Show (September 2026). 1165 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
Start and End Date coming soon!

Best Bead Show 2026 & 2027 Show Dates!

Baltimore, MD: Sat & Sun: October 24 & 25, 2026 Howard County Fairgrounds (just outside of Baltimore, MD)
Saturday, Oct 24 (10am-5pm)
Sunday, Oct 25 (10am-4pm)

Philadelphia, PA: Fri, Sat & Sun: April 2-4, 2027 Oaks Expo Center (just outside of Philadelphia, PA)
Friday, April 2 (10am-5pm)
Saturday, April 3 (10am-5pm)
Sunday, April 4 (10am-4pm)

BeadFest Philadelphia 2027: My table/booth will be available in the summer of 2027.
Estimated hours for 2027 show (will be confirmed in 2027). Note – NO Sunday date!
Thursday, August 5 (10am-6pm)
Friday, August 6 (10am-5pm)
Saturday, August 6 (10am-4pm)

Sarafina Fiber Art Certified Needle Felting Classes and Marsha Neal Studio Needle Felted and Jewelry Classes are typically taught in person through:

Bellefonte Arts. 803-C Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809

The Rose House. 300 N. Cass Street. Middletown, DE 19709

Sunday, October 4, 2026 (12:30PM-4:30PM) Large Pumpkin and Wool Carding Class $65 per student.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 (12:30-4:40PM) Snowperson Bottle Topper Class $55 per student.

If my schedule allows, I do travel locally to teach smaller classes (such as bead societies, craft guilds, trade shows, etc). Minimum 6 students to travel to teach. Please let me know what classes you are interested in learning when you email me (Marsha at MarshaNealStudio dot com).

There are many other artists teaching small art classes at Bellefonte Arts which are updated on the BellefonteArts.com website.

I have maintained an artist space at Bellefonte Arts since the shop opened in 2011. Visit the website or social media for BellefonteArts to see the current shop hours (we are volunteer based, so it is good to check before you make a trip up there).

Bellefonte Arts Regular Shop Hours:
Thus 12-5. Fri 2-6. Sat 12-5. Sun 12-4. Check google for updated hours.
1st Fridays open until 8pm for the Wilmington Art Loop.
Summertime 3rd Fridays for Shop & Stroll Nights, open until 8pm.
Fall/Winter Holidays: Check for special events and hours.
3rd Saturday in May: Bellefonte Arts Festival (rain date Sun)

May 2028 Cruise with Encompass Journeys by Amy

Bookmark the date for May 6-May 13, 2028 to join Amy, Marsha, Maureen and Jenny on a cruise departing from Southhampton, UK to Copenhagen, Denmark (6 port stops). More details on projects and guided classes coming soon.
Check out Amy’s Facebook Page for Updates and other travel plans.

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*Classes may change if venue requests a different class or a 2nd class to be added if 1st sells out. Please be aware that if you purchase your spot in a class, the class is not refundable unless the venue has a waiting list and can fill your seat, or if you send a person in your place. Classes are not for children due to the use of sharp needles and small beads.