Convergence Entry!

Finally, here it is, my Convergence entry along with the story Chris wrote.

During the Middle Kingdom period of ancient Egypt (around 2000 BC), a popular member of their pantheon of gods was the crocodile headed deity Sobek.В  He personified military strength and power as well as the fertility of the Nile and was, not very [...]

February 24, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: jewelry, necklace  No Comments

Are you entering?

I am!В  The ISGB Convergence II competition that is.В  Here is the scoop, straight from ISGB:
THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF GLASS BEADMAKERS ANNOUNCES
CONVERGENCE II: ADORNING THE PAST, PRESENT, AND PRETEND
JEWELRY DESIGN WITH ART GLASS BEADS INSPIRED BY PERSONAS OF FACT AND FICTION
The International Society of Glass Beadmakers invites you to participate in our 2010 exhibition!

Due to [...]

January 20, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: bead show  No Comments

More Gathering

Well, tomorrow turned into Sunday.В  But only because I’ve been so darn busy!В  I ended up working on the silent auction fundraiser, then there was the bead bazzar yesterday.В  Today I get to watch demos!В  The picture is from the class I took here earlier this week.В  You can see I had to put up [...]

July 26, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  3 Comments

Leaving tomorrow!

I’m so excited! I leave tomorrow morning for the Gathering! A whole week of glass beads, lessons, and friends to visit. It will be a 12 hour drive (whew!) and I’m going to take a camera so I can bring you along for the fun. I’m not promising good pictures [...]

July 19, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

I’m back with beads!

It has been a whole week since I’ve been able to be online. Ack! I’m just glad to have this loaner laptop. I’ll be without again for a couple of days when mine gets fixed so things can be swapped around. In the meantime, I have beads to show. I’ve [...]

June 27, 2009  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: bead, bead show  One Comment