
The Latest Happenings
January 31, 2011 -- Long time, no update! Well, here's what's been happening. I had a piece included in Flow Magazine's Women of Glass issue. I was also interviewed for Perspectives magazine and, articles about my business appeared in Moonshine Ink and Tahoe Arts and Culture.
February 2011 - I have work available at Artists at Tahoe in Incline Village, NV and Reno Bead Shop (in Reno, NV) as well as North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City.
February 1, 2010 -- Things have slowed down since the holiday shows are over. Lots of new items are in stock at North Tahoe Arts Artisan Shop in Tahoe City.
October 7, 2009 -- I will showing in the Holiday Arts show at North Tahoe Arts from November 3 - December 27. Opening reception is November 6th. Come join us for a glass of wine and great art!
September 1, 2009 -- Look for some of my work in October in the Bead and Button publication "Jewelry Designs With Art Glass Beads". Here is a new video about the project, along with ordering info (in case you just cant wait for it to hit the shelves.
August 1, 2009 --I'm back from the ISGB Gathering. The auction of the Convergence project pieces earned over $14,000 for the educational programs. Woohoo!
July 1, 2009 --Convergence exhibit on display at the Windisch-Hunt Fine Arts Gallery until July 24.
June 1, 2009 -- Our Convergence piece is currently on display at the Ohio Museum of Glass in Lancaster, Ohio.
April 7, 2009 -- Whoopee! Irene Landaw and I have been named finalists for our collaborative entry in the Convergence project! And not only that, but we were selected for publication by Bead and Button! Doin' the happy dance! This is our piece:
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The International Society of Glass Beadmakers is honored to announce the artists selected for Convergence: Contemporary Jewelry Design with Art Glass Beads, our juried project in partnership with Bead&Button. Inspired by the four elements of water, air, earth, and fire, this exhibition and the accompanying catalog will highlight the remarkable richness and diversity in one-of-a-kind glass bead and jewelry design from artists around the world.
Congratulations to the following artists! Their work is our Convergence exhibition:
Katy Abbott and Maria Elena de los Santos
Susan Matych-Hager and Kathy Petersen Jan Burrows and John HurlbertBonnie Morrow and Danielle Easley Judy Carlson and Cynthia LohryJulie Mueller-Brown Sheila Comstock and Karen East Jiley Romney and Joan Babcock Harold Cooney and Genevieve Martineau Quincy Seitz and Cindy Cohn Bonny Corner and Jaqueline Johnson Kelly Shatto and Cheri Stewart Ronit Dagan and Rachel Nelson-Smith Jari Sheese and Tanya Tegmeyer-Rodriguez Stephanie Dieleman and Debra Kallen Harlan Simon and Jima Abbott Pat Dugmore and Elizabeth PriorLisa St. Martin and Erica Stankwytch Bailey Darlene Durrwachter Rushing Katie Stuart and Kelly Wiese Kim Fields and Nanette Young-Greiner Rita Stucke and Amy Johnson Kristen Frantzen Orr and Maggie Roschyck Christine Sutter and Nan Morrissette Kerri Fuhr and Melissa Cable Barbara Svetlick and Judy Saye-WillisJinx Garza and Kathy Aust Nikki Thornburg and Sally Shore Susie Harper and Mel JonassenPatricia Venaleck Bronwen Heilman and Jennifer BezingueKathryn Wardill Laura Churn Hill and Irene Landaw Jeri Warhaftig and Ronnie Lambrou Wendy Hitchins and Diane Hertzler Debby Weaver and Beth Carey Doretha Jones and Connie Nabholz Stephanie White and Gerry WhiteLeslie Kaplan Beth Williams Andrea Kiernan and Jennifer Wood Lewis Wilson and Mickey KunkleSara Sally LaGrand Pam Wolfersberger and Tracy Van Niel Patty Lakinsmith and Cyndie Smith Stefani Woodams and Anna Smith Louise Little and Heidi Kummli Holly Young and Melanie Schow
As an organization, ISGB is dedicated to promoting the growth and recognition of the fine art of glass beadmaking. The mission in creating this opportunity and challenge for artists to come together in creativity and design was to showcase how handmade glass beads can be incorporated into wearable works of art. The work in Convergence proudly represents both individual and team efforts that enhance the achievement of each artist's vision and through this shared passion, the results are nothing less than stellar.
This will be an engaging collection of work. The use of glass, metals, seed beads, semi-precious, fibers, and other materials has resulted in extraordinary creativity, superior artistry, and innovative design. Hours upon hours of detailed work were dedicated to each piece. Through the interweaving of color, form, texture, and line, the Convergence pieces are infused with the energy and spirit found in the four elements.
ISGB will publish a beautiful catalog of the Convergence exhibition that will be available in mid-May from the ISGB website. It will be offered in each of the exhibition locations beginning with The Ohio Glass Museum in Lancaster, Ohio in May; the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee, WI in June; and in Miami, FL from mid-June until the ISGB Gathering closes in July, location to be announced.
Appearing in B&B ![]()
In October, Bead&Button will publish a special step-by-step issue Jewelry Designs with Art Glass Beads, devoted to creating wearable works of art focusing on glass beads and a variety of other materials. Techniques used in making these cutting-edge designs include wirework, stringing, metalwork, and bead weaving. The 21 designs in this special issue have been contributed by artists from the Convergence exhibition and selected by the Editors of Bead&Button. You will be able to preorder this special publication beginning April 21 and receive the issue in October 2009. Please go to www.beadandbutton.com for more information.
Congratulations to the artists who will be featured in this special publication:
Joan Babcock and Jiley Romney
Genevieve Martineau and Harold Cooney
Melissa Cable and Kerri Furh
Connie Nabholz and Doretha Jones
Cindy Cohn and Quincy Seitz
Maggie Roschyck and Kristen Frantzen Orr
Karen East and Sheila Comstock
Judy Saye-Willis and Barbara Svetlick
Maria Elena de los Santos and Katy Abbott
Melanie Schow and Holly Young
Diane Hertrzler and Wendy Hitchins
Sally Shore and Nikki Thornburg
Amy Johnson and Rita Stucke
Erica Stankwytch Bailey and Lisa St. Martin
Jaqueline Johnson and Bonny Comer
Tracy Van Niel and Pam Wolfersberger
Leslie Kaplan
Kelly Wiese and Katie Stuart
Ronnie Lambrou and Jeri Warhaftig
Beth Williams
Irene Landaw and Laura Churn Hill
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