UMBS & Bead Related Calendar of Events
May 10, 2008 Spring Workshop
Rose Allen, Bead Crochet
Textile Center,
9 to 12:00 noon.
June 2, 2008 Robert
Schlemmer: French Beaded Flowers
Robert will discuss the history, construction and arrangement of french beaded flowers. He will also stay after the lecture for extra demos. Bring your own french beaded flowers to discuss with Robert. He will critique them or help with any problems.
July 7, 2008 Scott Duncan: Agate Beads and More
Scott, who is from School House Gems, will give a brief lecture on the history of agate beads and the minerals used. He will discuss how he cuts gems and agates. Scott will also have some of his beautiful cabochons for sale.
August 4, 2008 Jeff Barber: Photography
Jeff is an internationally known lampwork artist and owner of Lakeside Art Glass. He will discuss photography techniques. Bring your camera and instruction manual, as well as something to photograph. Of course, we may not be able to photograph something for every single person, but we'll give it a good try.
September 19-21 Fall Bead Retreat, Amery WI
October 6, 2008 Allie Hafez: Paper Beads
Allie's presentation will discuss her technique for making beads from paper and glue. She makes one of a kind bracelets, brooches and pendants from her paper beads. Allie will have some finished items from her business, Oh, That's Interesting! Wearable Art.
October 11 & 12, 2008 Fall Workshop
Dona Anderson will teach her beautiful Reversal of Fortune necklace and Adrienne's bracelet.
May 30-June 1 Antique Purse Society's Annual Gathering, Mpls
June 1-8 Bead & Button Show, Milwaukee, WI
June 1-January 4 2009 Shared Beauty: Western Beaded Purses, Indianapolis Museum of Art
August 2-3 Soft Flex Co. Glass Art & Bead Festival, Sonoma CA
August 21-24 Bead Fest, Philadelphia, PA
Sept 7 Rings & Things Show, Hilton Mpls/SP Airport Wholesale only.
Sept 26-28 Soft Flex Co. Glass Art & Bead Festival, Honolulu HI
Sept 28-29 G&LW Show Ramada Inn Mall of America (formerly known as the Thunderbird) - Wholesale only
October 17-18 Treasures, Des Moines are Bead Expo, Des Moines, IA
October 17-19 Soft Flex Co. Glass Art & Bead Festival, New York NY
October 25-26 Bead Bazaar, Eisenhower Community Center, Hopkins
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