Journey & Thingz is bringing the Bead Buffet to the African Festival of the Arts!

Visit our booth to build your own jewelry kit by selecting the beads and design elements that speak to you. Create a unique piece of jewelry at our booth, enjoy making it while exploring the festival, or take your kit home for a creative experience later.

Journey & Thingz will also have ready-to-create jewelry kits, handmade bracelets, earrings, and special pieces from Joy Joshua’s personal collection available for purchase.

Come shop, create, and experience the Bead Buffet!

Dates: September 5–7, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily
Location: Washington Park, Sunken Gardens
Address: 55th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, Illinois