Shows!

International Society of Glass Beadmakers
Gathering's XVI Annual Bead Bazaar
Saturday--August 9th, 2008
Oakland Convention Center 10th and Broadway
Oakland, California

Saturday--10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This event is, without a doubt a "Gathering" of the most creative beadmakers in the entire world. You can see (and purchase) exquisite beads from Japan, the UK, New Zealand, Canada, and of course, all 50 of the states of the USA. I'm not an exhibitor this year, as I am helping to organize the Technical Vendor area, but this is definitely a show for you to attend. With the best beadmakers in the entire world clustered in one small, intimate show, the creativity and inspiration are absolutely amazing! And the tools......and the new glass..... See you there!

The 13th Annual Tucson Best Bead Show--February 2009
A Crystal Myths Show
Kino Veteran's Memorial Community Center
2805 East Ajo Way
Tucson, Arizona

The venders at this show are some of the most experienced and accomplished in the world, loyal to Lewis, Kathy, and Jennifer Wilson. I will be sharing a booth out in the tent, right by one of the tent's doors with the wonderful Lea Zinke. This is the only venue I will be at in Tucson, this year, so please find me! :-) This series of shows in Tucson at this time of the year have to be seen to be believed! Wear good walking shoes, drink lots of water, and prepare to pace yourself, knowing you will be seeing the best in the world!

Bead and Button Show 2009
Early June, 2009
Midwest Airlines Center--3rd Floor
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Thursday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Preview for Registered Attendees Only)
Friday, 10:00 AM to TBA
Saturday, 10:00 AM to TBA
Sunday, 10:00 AM to TBA

The Bead and Button Show is a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE. This is a HUGE bead show with a superb reputation, set in the friendly Midwest. If you only attend one large show in your lifetime, this show should be it! I'll be at the same location as last year, in the far right hand aisle, booth 1226 in "lampworker's lane!" Come by and say, "Hello," and get a free sample of Oleo Mentha, gently massaged on to the back of your neck, for a great pick-me-up after a long day of bead shopping and eye candy! See you there!