Jan
30
It’s getting close…it’s the Glass Craft & Bead Expo and it’s April 3-7 in sunny Las Vegas. I bring it up now so if you’re interested in any of the classes they offer you can sign up before they fill …
Jan
17
Today was the opening day of a four day stretch for the Pasadena Bead And Design Show. If you’re in the Southern California area this is a good show to start the year with. I like going so I …
Nov
30
Heads up! Tomorrow BECon 2013, Chroma Culture opens registration. This upcoming conference sounds amazing! It’s about color. That’s why I do glass…color. Is there any other reason? Last BECon was one of the most empowering experiences I’ve had so …
Nov
7
Playing with Fire is what they’re calling the show over at the Museum of Art and Design in New York City. I love New York City…great museums and great art shows. I found the information on this show from the …
Jul
13
Silvia Levenson‘s glass art is so inspiring to me. She works primarily as a caster and if you read some of my posts you’ll know I too love the glass casting…she was recently invited to show at the Biennale …
Jul
12
July 25-29, 2012. Mark that down because those are the dates for the International Society of Glass Bead Makers annual Gathering and this one is being held in Seattle, WA, one of the homes of glass. I think it was …
May
31
Are you going for the classes? How about the bead show? All of the above? Well one of the largest bead shows begins tomorrow. It’s the Bead & Button Show held in Milwaukee, WI and if you love beads or …
May
30
The GAS conference is right around the corner. June 13-17 and it’s in Toledo, OH. You may wonder why Toledo? Well that’s where the Studio Glass movement got its start and for the 50th anniversary it was decided that that’s …
May
7
They call it the “Biggest Consumer Bead Show in the World!” That’s a pretty bold statement. It’s The Bead & Button Show! But from what I understand it is. There are classes and demos and beads galore. It’s coming …
Mar
31
I just got back from Las Vegas and the annual Glass Craft and Bead Expo show. I’ve been there many times but this was the first visit where I was able to really walk around and around and around and …
Mar
27
There are classes…there are beads…tools…equipment! And of course glass! It’s Glass Craft and Bead Expo and it’s this weekend in Las Vegas. Are you going? I know I am. And I’m so looking forward to seeing bead buddies and glass …
Feb
12
Are you going to Las Vegas for Glass Craft and Bead Expo? I know I am and I can’t wait. It’s all about the glass!!! And then there’s a dose of Vegas thrown in too. If you haven’t gone …
Apr
25
‘Tis the season for conferences. I keep talking about BECon, but that’s because I’m going to it. But the weekend before Seattle is hosting GAS 2011 Conference, Creative Crossroads. Looks like a very interesting event. Wish I could go …
Mar
31
Glass Craft and Bead Expo’s show starts tomorrow at South Point casino in Las Vegas. If you love glass you need to stop by. It’s all about glass and tools and classes (which did start a couple of days ago) …
Mar
13
Here are a couple items of note from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. First I think you should all subscribe to their You Tube Channel so you can see great videos about glass and the artists that create …









