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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

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Creators and Makers

Join us the Second Sunday of each month where we meet and learn from the leaders in our industry.

Included with ISGB membership.

$10.00 for Guests.

Registration is required.

Open Call

Your Bead for Venice Exhibition

Deadline to submit April 15, 2023

The competition calls for glass beads that are either made by the traditional Venetian techniques or are inspired by Venetian techniques and styles. This includes lampwork beads, beads created from hollow canes and blown beads.

 

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ISGB Glass Workshops

.ISGB is proud to offer virtual glass workshops on our education platform

Included:

Unlimited access
Questions and comments within class
Dedicated Facebook page
Zoom meeting - review and sharing

 

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

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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

The Gathering

Omaha Nebraska - October 26-29, 2023

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!

Workshops

Presentations

Presentations

Inspiration

Community