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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.

online Glass Workshops
Significant discounts and content available for all ISGB active members
Available Anytime, Anywhere, Forever
Instructors are invited to submit workshops.
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Digital Magazine only One of the Membership Benefits
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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
ISGB Inspiration Gallery
ISGB Members and Non-members: 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 membership offers prize opportunities by joining the corresponding membership Challenges!