Chapters
Find a Chapter Near You!
A local chapter can bring the heart of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers closer to you
If you have questions or information, please contact membership@isgb.org.
A complete List of active Chapters.
You can also use the interactive chapter Map to locate a chapter near you.
They would love to hear from you! Check out Chapter News to see what is happening near you!
ISGB Supports our chapter leaders.
- Quarterly leadership meetings fostering communication and growth.
- A FB leadership group
- Inspiration Gallery open to all chapter members- published in GBE
Chapter leaders also meet for informal chats to help build and learn from each other.
2024 Official Chapter Leadership meetings:
9:00 am Pacific (12 Eastern)
February 10, 2024
May 11, 2024 4
August 10, 2024
November 02, 2024
We welcome local glass groups to become ISGB Chapters. In order to become an
official chapter, you must pursue interests that are congruent with the mission
statement of the ISGB. Our mission statement follows.
“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 initiative and
professional development; and encourage innovative use of complementary media
among artists and craftspeople
This is a list of things that are required to be a chapter.
- Chapters shall have a mission statement which is in agreement with the mission of ISGB.
- Chapters shall have leadership of at least three members and at least two of them must be current ISGB Members in Good Standing.
- ISGB will provide the Chapter with one free ISGB Membership and the Chapter agrees to provide one free Chapter Membership for use by the ISGB Board.
- ISGB will welcome Chapters to use ISGB’s newsletter, website and social media to announce Chapter sponsored events and the Chapter agrees to welcome the ISGB to use their newsletter, website and social media to announce ISGB sponsored events.
- ISGB will sponsor a “Chapters Auction” on our auction platform once a year. Profits from auction sales to be distributed among the Chapter, the Artist and the ISGB.
- Chapters which are outside the United States and which desire to be a non-profit shall be responsible to properly register according to the laws in their country.
- Leadership of the local group wishing to be an ISGB Chapter shall provide ISGB a completed “Request to be Recognized” form and shall update the information on the form every twelve months. The form will request the following information:
- Name of Chapter
- Location of Chapter
- Mission Statement
- Website and Social Media information
- A list of Chapter leadership indicating which are ISGB Members
- Name, email and cell phone number of Chapter Representative to ISGB
Once recognized the Chapter agrees to display the ISGB Logo on their website, Facebook group and other publications.
Once we have received this information we will add you to our list of chapters.
For any Questions contact membership@isgb.org
All International Society of Glass Beadmakers(ISGB) Chapters are invited to participate in the Inspiration Gallery.
For more information on upcoming deadlines and full details follow the link to the Inspiration Gallery opportunity.
We look forward to be inspired
The International Society of Glass Beadmakers is proud to support chapters around the country.
Find a chapter near you and join today.
Stronger Together Beads of Courage Challenge
Everyone is invited to JOIN the ISGB/ BOC Challenge!
Don't have a lot of time, but want to help?
Members and Non-Members can join the ISGB Challenge. You only need to make 15 beads for a chance to win the ISGB prize package.
- New Free Inspirational Tutorials will be posted on the ISGB educational website
- More info 2024 Stronger Together
- Challenge opens October 15, 2024 - November 15, 2024
Donate Any Time!
Chapters participate all year long.
- Pacific Pyros of Canada -Host a Beads of Courage Night at Terminal City Glass Co-op and area always encouraging their members to participate.
- Southern California Flame Surfers host live bead making sessions supporting Beads of Courage members from the Children's Hospital of Orange County.
- Arizona Society of Glass Beadmakers- hosts virtual events supporting BOC.
- Silicone Fireflies hosts an event at Kiss My Glass selling beads in support of BOC.
- The Glass Dragons offer Beads of Courage Virtual Studios where you can join and work together online the first Saturday of the month. These are all day events – stop by to chat or get online while on your torch!
- New England Chapter will host an in person torch session making beads for BOC.
with so many options there is bound to be one for you!
Midwest Lampworkers Guild
- Monthly themed art challenges
- In person monthly meetings. Even months every other Saturday with a flame off including BOC. Odd months every other Tuesday evening
- Demo's at every meeting
- Twice yearly classes by outside artists
- FB members only group to chat
Arizona Society of Glass Beadmakers
- Bead of the month themed contests.
- Happy Hours
- Artist Demonstrations recorded and available to all members.
- Quarterly Challenges with great prizes
- We are encouraging participation in the World’s Biggest Marble Hunt.
Southern California Flame Surfers
- Potluck and open torches supporting Beads of Courage
- Member Chats (New)
| We will be hosting an online chat room for SCFS members. This is an informal social gathering to catch up with your friends and share some of your recent work. A great opportunity to show your entries for the Chapter Showcase. |
Glass Dragons inc.
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Talk to a Dragon 3 pm, 7 pm, and 10 pm every Wednesday (New York Time)
- Tech Tuesday 1st Tuesday of every month
- Fusing Friday's
- Monthly meeting second Saturday of the month 2 pm eastern
- Monthly speakers and demonstrations
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Book Club
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Fire & Rain
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- In person Meetings every other Month
- Demos, door prizes & Potluck
- Challenges
- Annual Retreat