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ISGB Gathering
Let's Flourish together
The ISGB will hold its annual GATHERING ONLINE June 7-9, 2024, featuring a wonderful line up of presentations, workshops and social activities.
Workshops are included in your registration fee and will launch June 1, 2024.
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:
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
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!
