Itinerary — San Francisco • October 8–11, 2026

Embassy Suites (Gateway/Oyster Point) • Beaders Dream Retreat

Thursday • October 8, 2026

  • 11:00 AM — Registration opens
  • 12:00–4:00 PM — Free Bonus Class (Pople Pavilion)
  • 4:00–7:00 PM — Dinner on your own
  • 7:00–10:00 PM — Dessert Reception, Pendant Swap, Meet & Greet & Sales Night

Friday • October 9, 2026

  • 7:30 AM — Classrooms open (early setup)
  • 9:00 AM–12:30 PM — Class
  • 12:30–1:30 PM — Lunch Buffet
  • 1:30–4:00 PM — Class
  • Evening — Dinner on your own
  • 7:00–10:00 PM — Open beading, games & visiting

Saturday • October 10, 2026

  • 7:30 AM — Classrooms open
  • 9:00 AM–12:30 PM — Class
  • 12:30–1:30 PM — Lunch Buffet
  • 1:30–4:00 PM — Class
  • Evening — Dinner on your own
  • 7:00–10:00 PM — Open beading, games & visiting

Sunday • October 11, 2026

  • 7:30 AM — Classrooms open
  • 9:00 AM–12:30 PM — Class
  • 12:30–1:30 PM — Lunch Buffet
  • 1:30–4:00 PM — Class & farewells

Hotel Guest Perks: Cooked-to-order breakfast or breakfast buffet and evening Happy Hour (cocktails & snacks) for attendees staying at our host hotel.

Evenings: Our main meeting space remains open for relaxing, shopping (when available), and plenty of beading time.