Classes 2009 NEW!!!!! January 29, 2009 - Basic Kumihimo Cords - 10am-12 noon (mini-workshop)at Beads of Distinction, Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida - call 305-293-8840 for a place in this class. Classes at Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center Frederick, MD (register through their website) I will add more dates for classes as they are added to their schedule. February 28, 2009 - Introduction to Glass Beadmaking - 9:30am-4:30pm March 7, 2009 - Introduction to Glass Beadmaking - 9:30am-4:30pm March 14, 2009 - Glass Beadmaking II - 9:30am-4:30pm March 28, 2009 - Making and Decorating Hollow Beads - 12:30-4:30 pm (mini-workshop) April 11, 2009 - Introduction to Glass Beadmaking - 9:30am-4:30pm May 9, 2009 - Introduction to Glass Beadmaking - 9:30am-4:30pm May 16, 2009 - Glass Beadmaking II - 9:30am-4:30pm May 30, 2009 - Making Floral Lampwork Glass Beads - 12:30-4:30 pm (mini-workshop) June 6, 2009 ----- NEW DATE ----- June 13, 2009 - Making Large Holed Lampwork Glass Beads - 12:30-4:30 pm (mini-workshop) PLEASE! If you ever find that links on this site are not working properly or there are any other problems, please email me at debbyweaver7@yahoo.com 
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June 28, 2009
I just got a copy of Karen Leonardo's new book, "Art Bead Jewelry, Seasons in Glass" by Kalmbach Books - you can find it listed under "Craft Books", then got to books on beading and jewelry inspiration. Or you can go straight to Karen's webpage and order it from her. While you are there, you might also like to see the variety of tools, books, etc. she has come up for lampworking. Karen lives in Pittsburgh, PA, and is a member of the 3 Rivers Glass Beadmakers as well as a member of the ISGB. Because of that connection, I submitted several images when she put out a call and several were included in the book. I know I have a couple shows coming up in the next couple of months - the ISGB Bead Bazaar in Miami on July 25th and the Art in August here in Frederick, MD, on August 8th. So I am trying to get some time in the studio - time where I am coming up with some new work and stocking up on variations of bead styles that I really like. If you are going to be near either of these places at the right time, come see what I have been up to! Details on
June 20, 2009 I just thought I would let those of you who are fairly local know that I have been to Gifts Inn Boonsboro (Boonsboro, MD) and left a number of new items. I know I do not do as many retail shows as some folks so I will try to let you know where you can find my work and when I place new work. On that note, Beth and I are going to be doing a one day show on August 8, in Frederick at Everedy Square. Weather permitting, I will be doing a live lampwork demo. This will be the first time in quite awhile I have done this so, if you have never seen me make beads, mark your calendars now. I will post more details as I have them. In July, I will have my loose beads (mainly) at the Bead Bazaar as part of the ISGB Gathering in Miami, FL. More details are available when you follow this link:
June 13, 2009 Here are all 5 of the pendants I have made so far. Please realize they are not really "hanging" - I use a scanner for most of my images, so these pieces are laying down on the scanner glass. 
June 12, 2009 I am trying to catch up on some things. It is too hot to go outside and weed - which I really need to do - so Jack and I are working on the website. I realized I hadn't really added any new beads to the Loose Beads page so I have done so this afternoon. Take a look! I thought you might also like to see the direction I am heading with some new pendants. I have done some other variations of the pendant designs below for the ISGB show: 
And then I tried these two combinations (sorry about the big glare - couldnn't seem to get rid of it!). I have some other components in the kiln right now to push this idea a bit further. These pendants have a free floating ring: 
We'll see where this goes! June 10, 2009 I just rejoined the National Capital Area Glass Guild after dropping my membership a few years ago. Not that there was anything wrong with them, I just kinda forgot to renew my membership and time passed . . . . know what I mean? But they are a very active group in the DC Metro area. Check out their website to see what they are up to! June 6, 2009 Wow! It is June. And rain never seems to stop around here. Hopefully, this weekend will be a pretty one. After Rockville's VisArts Festival, I have been taking a bit of a break from the studio - except for some orders I am working on from the show. Gary's daughter has bought a 50+ year old home in the neighboring town and it needs some work before she moves in. So Gary and I have been doing what we can to help out. It is a dear little house and I am sure she will be happy there. She has a bunch of friends (lots younger then us!!) moving the actual furniture today. We are off the hook. So I am catching up. I found out today that I juried into the ISGB pendant show to be held in conjunction with the Gathering in July in Miami, Florida. Since pieces are due to the gallery in a few weeks, it is back into the studio for me. I'll post the details in a couple days and the pictures of the pieces. Hint - Hint - the wonkie pendants below were ones I sent images of for the jury process! So expect something kinda different! I also found out that Karen Leonardo used some images of my work in her new book to be released later this month. I'll get that information together and post that here, too. Well, you can tell I have some catching up to do! Soon! As always - enjoy each day to the fullest! Debby |
