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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

Doug Baldwin April 14, 2024

Creators and Makers

Join the ISGB Where we meet the leaders in the industry.  This months feature ties into our Beads of Courage Challenge OPEN & FREE to all.

2024 Relaunch Marble madness

ISGB Glass Workshops

Check out our on Demand Library and New Workshops.

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

Included:

Unlimited access
Questions and comments within class
Connection with the instructor

Open Call Your bead for Venice Final

Exhibition

My Bead for Venice

The Committee for the Safeguard of the Art of Venetian Glass Beads  and the International Society of Glass Beadmakers present the 3rd International Glass Bead Competition dedicated to the Art of the Traditional Venetian Glass Beadmaking:

Class Creations

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.

 

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

June 7-9, 2024 online

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