2013 Gathering Commemorative Bead

We are pleased to announce our 2013 Gathering Commemorative Bead by artist JC Herrell. JC’s work perfectly complements the focus of the 2013 conference, conference, Renaissance. 

While working as a corporate trainer, JC began to teach herself lampworking in 2000. By 2005, she was addicted to melting glass and having established the roots of her current business, JC began making beads full time. The decision to dedicate her total energy to learning the craft and business of beadmaking allowed for a self-education revolution for JC who soon found additional energy from the advice and inspiration of her peers. Her work emphasizes stringer control and the innate interest in creating designs with fine, straight lines inspired by a long history of architectural interest. 

The Renaissance Gathering Commemorative Bead will be available for purchase for conference registrants. Pre-orders will be taken upon registration and beads will be delivered at the ISGB Gathering in Rochester, New York.

The International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) holds an annual conference to bring together an international community of glass bead artists and enthusiasts. The conference, called The Gathering, is an occasion to become involved in the glass world and make valuable contacts. 

There are a wide variety of events at the conference to satisfy many interests. It is an opportunity for attendees to network with each other, gallery owners, collectors, technical vendors and suppliers.  It also gives technical vendors an opportunity to showcase new equipment, tools, supplies, and glass. Through demonstrations, lectures, panel discussions, and more attendees can learn new techniques and business skills to further their glass bead knowledge.

Registration is open to all, however being a member of the ISGB gives you the opportunity to participate in early registration. Please check back in March to download a .pdf version of the conference booklet.

Following is a list of past Gatherings -

1993   Prescott, Arizona

1994   San Francisco, California

1995   Evanston, Illinois

1996   Seattle, Washington

1997   Albuquerque, New Mexico

1998   Corning, New York

1999   Scottsdale, Arizona

2000   Oakland, California

2001   Boulder, Colorado

2002   Alexandria, Virginia

2003   Lowell, Massachusetts 

2004   Portland, Oregon

2005   Louisville, Kentucky

2006   Kansas City, Missouri

2007   Minneapolis, Minnesota

2008   Oakland, California

2009  Miami, Florida
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