Nature as Nurture and Muse “These pieces come from a place where biology and botany meet time travel. The ‘kernel of life force’ ventures out through my interpretation to present […]
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“The Wayback Machine: California. Glass Beadmakers Circa 1998 Join Janice Peacock for a trip back in time. In the late 1990s she collected slides from many of the artists making
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Ancient Inspirations for Contemporary Work Tom Holland will use his love for story telling to weave together his own personal journey of learning the art of glass beadmaking to the
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Sunday, June 23rd, 10-5pm Cubic right angle weave has become more and more popular over the last couple of years. Prism right angle weave makes it possible to give your
Beaded Ball Bangle with Huib Petersen Read More »
Friday, February 22, 6:00-9:00 pm. Fee: $15. 21yrs. & Older Location: Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Avenue, Albany, CA Map The City of Albany in partnership with the Bead Society of Northern California and Ocean View Brew Works
Gem passionista Elaine Ferrari-Santhon began her education early on by frequenting neighborhood jewelry stores, attending gem and mineral shows, and digging for more information about what she saw and heard.
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Happiness in the Accident” by Amy Mealey ** Chase your passion and the money will come ** **Chase money and you may never find your passion** By Colin Wright Amy
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“One Man’s Journey Through the World of Beads” Frederick Bourguet Chavez On October 16, 2018, Fred Chavez (recognized by his many friends as “Fritz Bourguet” on Facebook) gave a bead-endorsed
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David started cutting stones at the age of 10 years. After college he worked as a silversmith for 2 years and then started cutting stones and making beads full time.
Touchstones: Myth, Magic, and Meaning from the Stone Age to the New Age Read More »