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NEWS AND INSIGHTS
JOIN Us!
Everyone is invited to join this challenge making beads for Beads of courage!
- Win $150 Prize Package
- See your beads published in GBE
- Do a good deed!
Second Sunday Creators and Makers
Meet the leaders in the industry with the ISGB!
- Interview
- Studio tour
- Demos
- Live Q & A
- Socialize with friends around the world
New Workshop
Reverse Vitreous Ename Painting workshop is Launching December 13, 2024. Check out the ISGB on Demand Libary for your next project, something for everyone avaialbe anytime.
ISGB Inspiration Gallery
You are invited to submit your work in conjunction with our membership challenges for the opportunity to be published in our premier publication the Glass Bead Evolution.
ISGB Members and Non Members
(ISGB membership offers prize opportunities by joining the corresponding membership Challenges!)
Mission
The mission of the ISGB is to preserve the rich and diverse traditions of the art of glass bead making and glass working techniques; promote educational initiatives and professional development; and encourage innovative use of complementary media among artists and craftspeople.
Digital Magazine
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY
Glass Bead Evolution is a magazine created by beadmakers for beadmakers, and is inclusive of other mediums. Every issue features a complementary medium while maintaining an emphasis on glass.
Glass Bead Evolution provides its readership robust content that includes insight into artists' private worlds, tours of fascinating venues, tips and techniques for both glass and complementary mediums, a showcase of exquisite work, and reviews of tools, materials, tutorials, and books.
Back issues are available.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Thank you for Joining us at the online Gathering.
The ISGB annual conference, known as "The Gathering"?
We are at our best when we meet to network, take classes, watch presentations, gather with old friends, and meet new ones!