Nina "Sam" Hibler Regional Director
Email - south @ isgb.org
Welcome to the ISGB South Region. Nina “Sam” Hibler is your regional director. The ISGB South Region includes these states Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. This page will have news and help you find Chapters, classes, studios and more in our region.Please visit often as this page will be updated as new events and information come in.
Hello South Region Members.
Congratulation: Venture South Region Top 5 Beads
"Dixie" by Andrea "Andi" Abernathy
"Shimmering Nebula" by Micheale Thompson
"Little Blue Bird" by Christi Klein
"Enchanted" by Andrea "Andi" Abernathy
"Tropical Fantasy" by Micheale Thompson
These 5 beads will be displayed at the Gathering in Seattle as will as the on line show which will go live March 1st. We had many beautiful entries that will also be in the on line show. Thank you to everyone who participated for your wonderful entries
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Events -
Houston Society for Glass Beadmakers(Houston Hotties)
Sunday, February 12, 2012
2:00 PM
Heatherwood Clubhouse
15130 Willow Branch
Houston, TX 77070
Grapevine Beadmaker Society
The next meeting of the Grapevine Beadmakers' Society will be on Saturday February 18, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at Wired Up Beads at 726 Commerce Street, Southlake. New people are always welcome.
Speaker Babette Cox (Polymer Clay)
Challenge: Valentines (bring hearts for Beads of Courage)
Membership dues are due-$25 for individual membership and $35 for family membership.
Society of Artisan Lampworkers in San Antonio SALSA
The next meeting will be in February 9th at Dream Fire Glass Studio
11916 Persuasion San Antonio TX 78216 210-342-3473
for more information Vicki Munie glitzycowgirl @ gmail,com
Studios, Classes and Workshops in the South Region
Blue Moon Glassworks, Austin, Texas
See website for more classes
http://www.austinbluemoon.com/pages/class_lampwork.php
* Studio offers open torch
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Wired Up Beads, Dallas/Fort Worth
Glitter and Shine Lampwork Beads with Ginny Hampton Schmidt
Friday, February 17th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Class Fee $85.00
This intermediate class will show you how to use reduction glass and fine silver wire, micro mesh and foil to make your beads glitter and shine!
Hollow Beads with Ginny Hampton Schmidt
Saturday, February 18th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Class Fee $85.00
In this intermediate class you will learn how to build a hollow bead directly on a mandrel and on a decorated core bead.
See website for more classes www.wiredupbeads.com 817-421-3030 *Studio offers open torch
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Dream Fire Glass, San Antonio, Texas
Amy Waldman-Smith
March 2,2012 Beaded crotchet Bracelet
March 3-4th 2012 Ottoman Beads
see website for studio classes
*Studio offers open torch
Ozark Folk Center, Mountain View, Arkansas 72560
870-269-3851,
www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Glass Flame working and Bead Making Fundamentals ,with Beau Anderson Sage Holland and International visiting teacher Vanessa Bunet
For the beginning to Intermediate participant
March 15-17 Folk School, Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View Ark ,
This 3 day workshop is much more than a beginning class with essential tips and necessary information. We will demonstrate and allow participants to practice a long list of techniques designed to build skills for developing personal style in Beadmaking . We will cover methods that have been studied from ancient history from around the world as well as contemporary applications. There will be color combination information custom stringer work and dot work , frits and precious metal foils , dichrioc , twisted cane , feathering and furrowing and basic murinni.
There will also be an opportunity to learn ways to assemble your beads into wearable Jewelry with Vanessa Bunet . cost 460.00 includes three 8 hour days , plus extra practice time ,supplies and there is lodging at The Park , not included in price but very affordable especially when shared with friend or family . for more info
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or 1 870 363 4890
Flame of Mind, Intermediate to advanced March 19-23
Beau Anderson, Sage Holland and Vanessa Bunet , This is a 5 day intensive workshop with an action packed schedule for the student who is hungry for technique . We will set you on the path to infinite discovery with ever expanding combinations of skills for creating intricate designs .some of what will be covered are refined complex stratifications , flowing graceful featherings , custom compound stringers and stringer control .clear casing over delicate details ,such as flowers or landscapes , sculptural beads ,bent beads, multiple bead beads ,off mandrel pendants special reduction and silver glass , precious metal foils and leaf , murrinis , twisted cane and latticcino, hollow beads and blown beads, faces , masks and vessels , disks and folded beads . enough information to last for decades of creating . all at The Ozark Folk Center State Park in N.Central Arkansas , lodging available but not included in price of $ 710.00 includes supplies
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Society of Artisan Lampworkers in San Antonio SALSA
President: Vicki Munie glitzycowgirl @ gmail,com
VP: Kim Fruend mkbbfreund @ sbcglobal.net
Secretary: Leia Edmonds
Treasurer: Karen Erickson
Contact Info: Meetings are the second Thursday of the Month please contact the above email addresses for details of place and time.
Houston Society of Glass Beadmakers - Houston Hotties
President: Mary Torres
Vice Presidents: Lori Tourish
Treasurer: Dorothy Grimes
Secretary: Sharlyn Premuda
Past President: Lori Brodnax
Grapevine Beadmaker Society
This ISGB Chapter serves the Dallas/Fort Worth and North Central TX area:
President: Trudy Jauquet
Vice President: Paul Ewing
Treasurer: Micheale Thompson
Secretary: Terry Porto
Contact: terryporto @ yahoo.com
Meetings are the 3rd Saturday of the month at 7 P.M.
Groups
Austin TX: Austin Fireflies meet in the last Saturday of the month 7pm
For more information - www.austinbluemoon.com
New Braunsfel TX: La Beada Loca meets monthly for a social gathering, show & tell, demos, torch time and more.
For more information - info @ heritageglass.com
Submissions for The Bead Release (e-newsletter) are due by the 15th of the month.
Have questions about events, activities or anything pertaining to the South Region? Email your regional director
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