Showing posts with label beads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beads. Show all posts

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Come Join the Fun! It’s Time for the Bead Affaire in Watertown, MA! October 19th, 2019


Hello Fellow Bead Lovers!

Louise Erskine and I will be selling glass beads, beaded objects and all kinds of glass goodies at the Bead Affaire in Watertown, MA.

Come join us for a day of fun and beautiful beads! There is an amazing cast of Vendors!    




BEADESIGNER INTERNATIONAL (BDI)
41st Annual Bead Affaire 

Saturday, October 19, 2019
10 am to 5 pm

Admission $6.00

The Armenian Cultural Center
47 Nichols Ave, Watertown, MA



We hope to see you there!!




























Thursday, October 19, 2017

The Bead Affaire - the Best Bead Show in Town!!

Bead Lovers!  Come join the fun at Beadesigners International’s Annual Bead Affaire, October 21st, in Watetown MA!

Louise Erskine and I will be selling our handmade glass beads and finished work created using our glass beads.  

BDI Bead Affaire - Beadesigner - Bead Affaire

October 21st, 2017
10:00am – 5:00pm

Armenian Cultural Center
47 Nichols Ave
Watertown, MA

Admission: $6

Printable $1 Discount Coupon:  Beadesigner- Bead Affaire - Discount Coupon



Goddess - Pate de Verre  
Alaskan Northern Lights Glaciers   - Lampwork

Sea and Sky - Lampwork


 I have recently been inspired to work with Fusing Dichroic Glass 


Ripples - Fused Dichroic 
Fireworks - Fused Dichroic
Hummingbirds - Fused Dichroic
Impressionism - Fused Dichroic




Monday, October 24, 2016

The Bead Affaire - It Was a Blast!!

Wow, that was fun!!  Thank you to all the people who came out to the Bead Affaire in Watertown on such a gorgeous day!  One of the special perks of vending at the Bead Affaire is that you have prime seating for your own personal “wearable art fashion show”. It is always a joy to see what beautiful pieces people are wearing, be it a necklace, bracelet, pin or article of clothing. 

One of my greatest enjoyments is helping a person find the special piece that will enhance or complete a look.  This fuels my need to continue with my own creations.

Catching up with old friends always fills my heart with happiness; many thanks to those that took the time to stop by and say ‘hello’.

Below is a necklace that Robin Pass put together after the show, including a single translucent aqua blue bead she purchased from me.  I am always excited to see how people incorporate my work into theirs...  Beautiful work Robin!!

Necklace created by Robin Pass

Sunday, October 9, 2016

The 38th Annual Bead Affaire - October 15th, 2016!

Hello Friends!

It is once again that special time of year! The weather is crisp and the nights are brisk with the stars twinkling brightly in the evening sky.  The leaves are turning stunning colors and all of this means that it is time for the very BEST bead show in New England, the Bead Affaire, sponsored by Beadesigner International.

The Bead Affaire has an amazing line up of bead artists and bead vendors with something for everyone. You will find handmade beads, natural stone beads, imported beads, beaded objects …. old beads, new beads, big beads, blue beads….  and me!

This will be my 2nd year back to this wonderful show that has meant so much to me over the years. 

My Ocean & Moon Series - Collaboration with Chris O'Connor


I have been increasing my hours at the torch, having more fun and getting more and more back into the swing of things.  My goal is to find my ‘Zen’ place again, where flameworking is the cure for anything that ails me. 

I will have beads, pendants, beaded goodies: bookmarks, key chains, pens, finished necklaces and ribbons and chains to accompany a pendant or bead.  I will also have a couple of copies of Paul Engle’s  book ‘Conciatore’ and a few of Emilio Santini’s little bottles, vessels and earrings.    

I am very excited about the prospect of seeing old friends and meeting new bead enthusiasts!  Stop by and say ‘hello’!


Mark your calendars
for


October 15, 2016  10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Armenian Cultural and Education Center

47 Nichols Ave., Watertown, MA

Admission is $6:00, for a $1.00 off admission - print the coupon on  BDI's website:  Bead Affaire Coupon  
 A list of vendors can be found here:  Bead Affaire 2016 Vendor List

Below are two necklaces that Chris O'Connor and I collaborated on. 

 I will have both pieces at the show.





I hope to see you at the show!




Monday, October 12, 2015

The 37th Annual Bead Affaire - October 17th, 2015!

Hello my Glass and Bead Friends!

Well I am very excited and I have to admit, a little nervous, to be returning to the best bead show in New England, the Bead Affaire, sponsored by Beadesigner International.  I have been very busy playing with molten glass and fire; reacquainting myself with the quiet calm that comes over me when I find myself sitting behind a torch.

I’m looking forward to seeing all you wonderful bead people!  I'm happy to be able to have my wonderful hubby, Paul, giving me a hand at the show this year. Yeah Paul!  

Sunday, October 13, 2013

I'm back! .... well sort of....


... and I am very happy and excited!!!
I love to play with fire and glass to design works that bring peace to my soul.


My studio is where I find serenity (and a few creepy crawlies on occasion). This is the view out my studio window, gazing upon the wildlife and the quiet pond in our back yard. 

The studio in winter.

The making of a bead.