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International Society of Glass Beadmakers2018 Gathering XXVI • April 4 – April 8 • Las Vegas • Nevada

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Introduction to Las Vegas, Nevada 1Travel Information 2Hotel Information 3The Glass Craft & Bead Expo — ISGB Partnership 4Postcard Project 5Silent Auction 5Advertise in the Gathering Packet 6Commercial and Technical Vendors 6Volunteers 6Commemorative Bead Information 6ASGB, Beads of Courage, ISGB 2018 Project 7The Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar 8Workshop Guidelines 9Conference Workshop Schedule 10 – 13Half-Day Workshops, Techniques & Exercise 14Schedule of Events 15 – 24 Tuesday, April 3 Grand Canyon Skywalk Tour 15 Wednesday, April 4 Preregistration 16 Hoover Dam Tour 16 Opening Night Reception 16 Thursday, April 5 Registration and Check-in 17 ASGB, Beads of Courage, ISGB 2018 Project 17 Instructors Seminar 17 First-Time Attendee Orientation 17 General Membership Annual Meeting 18 Lampwork Etc. Get Together 18 Neon Boneyard Night Tour 18 Friday, April 6 Commercial and Technical Vendors 19 Silent Auction 19 Opening Remarks and Keynote Address 19 Presentations 19 – 21 The Open Torch Experience 21 Neon Boneyard Night Tour 21 Saturday, April 7 The Glass, Beads, & Jewelry Bazaar 22 Banquet, Hall of Flame Award, Live Auction 22 Sunday, April 8 Presentations 23 – 24 Bead Swap, Closing Get Together 24Conference Registration Information 25Gathering Registration Timeline and Cost 25Registration Form 26 – 272018 ISGB Gathering XXVI Daily Schedule 28

2018 ISGB Gathering XXVI Team

Kendra Bruno, ISGB Conference Program Director

Lisa Daigle, Volunteer Manager

Sharyl King, Volunteer Coordinator

Jeff Taylor, Audio Visual Manager

Bob Unger, Audio Visual Coordinator

Mike Gannon, Audio Visual Coordinator

Carlisle Machine Works, Inc., Torch Events Management

2018 ISGB Gathering XXVI Commemorative Bead Artist

Heather Trimlett

Board of Directors

Susan Richards, President

Jeri Warhaftig, Past President

Kris Schaible, Vice-President / Director of Organizational Support

Heather Hennigan, Treasurer / Director of Finance

Elaine Rusk, Secretary / Director of Membership

Lisa Liddy, Director of Communications and Marketing

Karen Crown, Director of Education

Martha Giberson, Director at Large

Jeri Wiskus, Director at Large

Tillie Smith O’Kelley, Director at Large

Staff

Karyn Sweezy, Operations Manager

Stephanie Crider, Editor-in-Chief, Glass Bead Evolution

Lisa Liddy, Gathering Booklet Designer & Production Manager

Jen Place, Jeri Warhaftig, Kendra Bruno, Gathering Booklet Editors

Cover Photo of Commemorative Bead courtesy David Orr

304 West Main StreetSuite 2 #114Avon, CT 06001614-222-2243www.isgb.org

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Online registration for the Gathering and hotel reservations will open Monday, November 27, at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time. Go to www.isgb.org or www.isgbgathering.org for more information.

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McCarran International Airport is the seventh busiest airport in the United States and North America.

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Las Vegas is unique among cities in the United States. The history of Las Vegas is fascinating; from its earliest days as a Native American oasis to the Wild West to a glittering global tourism mecca, Las Vegas has seen and done it all.

Famous for luxury casinos and show palaces offering non-stop recreation on the “Strip,” the city has over the years became synonymous with glamour. However, since the late 1980s, Las Vegas has acquired another identity as a respected hub for business, finance, transportation, and services. Still the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” it has actively and successfully culti- vated a diversified economy. The Las Vegas visitor can certainly enjoy legal-ized gambling but can also take advantage of the diverse range of cultural and recreational opportunities offered in the city and the surrounding area.

As often as you have seen it on television or in a movie, nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Las Vegas. The skyline is hyper-reality, a mélange of the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and one very large pyramid. It is sensory overload, but in the space between the visual madness, there’s a bit of something for everyone, whether you want a successful conference, a relaxing getaway, or something in between.

The chances of getting bored in Las Vegas are slim at best. Starting on the Strip, you could spend days ogling at the architecture, people, and constant street activity; wonder at the appropriated skylines of New York-New York, Paris Las Vegas, and The Venetian; get your camera ready for the delightful dancing waters of the Fountains at Bellagio and, of course, the lava-spewing drama of the Mirage Volcano.

Don’t miss the Conservatory and Botanical Garden at Bellagio where, each season, enormously talented horticulturalists transform this 14,000-square-foot floral playground into a showcase of distinctive sights and colors. While there, be certain to see Dale Chihuly’s Fiori di Como which covers the lobby ceiling with over 2000 pieces of hand-blown glass sculptures.

Las Vegas has also become one of the premier shopping destinations in the world, with both brand and esoteric labels crowding the high-end malls. But here, shopping can actually be a very unique experience. Check out the Roman-themed street scene at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace and the indoor version of Venice at the Grand Canal Shoppes, complete with its own canals and gondoliers! Of course, for a quieter and simpler shopping experience, don’t miss the great values at the Las Vegas Outlet Mall, very close to the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa.

Las Vegas started as a cowboy town, but when the Hoover Dam was built, it became a gambling destination with buffets and prime-rib specials. Not long after, the general tourist crowds followed, and the dining scene has grown from afterthought coffee shops to celebrity chef-helmed meccas. Today the city covers just about every genre of food imaginable at every price point. Nowhere in the world can you find as many celebrity chefs in one compact space as in Las Vegas. From casual and simple to an amazing epicurean destination, you’ll find everything and anything that you want at nearly any time of day or night.

Las Vegas comes alive at night, with a club scene that rivals anywhere for its intensity and enough dazzling shows to give Broadway a run for its money. Marquee at The Cosmopolitan and XS at Encore are two of the hip generation, party-spot options these days while all of the Cirque du Soleil productions are certainly worth their ticket prices. If you can snag tickets for a headliner like Céline Dion, Criss Angel, or Jennifer Lopez, you’re in for a real treat.

With so much to experience, no wonder Elvis Presley said it best: “Viva Las Vegas!”

Las Vegas, Nevada

Photos courtesy Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Bureau


Terminal 3At Terminal 3, taxis are conveniently located outside on Level Zero. There are 20 taxi loading positions on the west end of the building to serve domestic travelers and 10 loading positions on the east side of the building to accommodate international travelers. Quick exit lanes will allow traffic to leave the airport quickly, and airport personnel are available to assist as needed.

Car Rental There is no car rental desk located at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. However, most of the major car rental companies have a location nearby and arrangements can be made with Enterprise Rent-a-Car for hotel pick up and rental center transfer service.

Hotel ParkingThe South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa offers FREE PARKING for all hotel guests.

Las Vegas Strip Shuttle ServiceThe South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa offers a scheduled shuttle to the Las Vegas Strip. Tickets are purchased from the driver on board the vehicle, and the cost is $12.00 (cash only) round trip per person. Space is limited and based on availability. Please call 702-889-4242 for more information. The South Point Shuttle is proudly presented by AWG Ambassador. Check the Las Vegas Strip shuttle schedule southpointcasino.com/hotel/strip-shuttle

The South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Features• Concierge Desk• Costa Del Sur Spa & Salon• Barber Shop• Outdoor Pool, Hot Tub, and Bar• 24-hour Front Desk• Casino• Gift Shop and Liquor Store• 12 Restaurants • Business Center• 24-hour Room Service• In-Room Coffee Makers • Fitness Center• Handicap Access• Timeout Arcade• Cinemark Movie Theatre• 64 Lane Brunswick Bowling Center• Seattle’s Best Coffee (SBC) Location on Site• 2100 Guest Rooms• Located 3 miles from the Las Vegas Premium

Outlets• Located 5 miles from the south end of the

Las Vegas Strip• And much more…

Internet Service The South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa offers complimentary wireless internet access in all ISGB guest rooms for attendees booking through the conference room block.

Roommate Information Looking for a roommate during the Gathering? Visit the Gathering Facebook page to contact other attendees and make arrangements at www.facebook.com/groups/ISGBGathering/

The Weather April is a great month to be in Las Vegas. Nice breezes blow through the valley, and temperatures during sunny days can range from 70 to 78 degrees F. For 85% of the year or just over 290 days, Las Vegas is known for beautiful clear blue skies and great sunrises and sunsets.

What to WearIn general, simply dress for comfort and for the indoor and outdoor activities you are planning. Comfortable walking shoes are important because the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is a very large convention property. Check the local weather weather.com/weather/5day/l/Las+Vegas+NV+USNV0049:1:US

What to Bring Bring beads! Beads for the Bazaar, beads to share and to trade, beads for the Bead Swap…beads, beads, and more beads!

Bring a notebook, business cards, a sweater for those air-conditioned workshop classrooms and convention lecture halls, a water or beverage bottle if you use one, protective glasses, and any tools you might want or need for the pre-conference workshops.

McCarran International Airport Learn more about the airport serving the Las Vegas area at www.mccarran.com

McCarran International Airport (LAS) is easy to navigate and the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is approximately 10 miles or 20 minutes from the airport, depending upon traffic.

Airport Shuttle ServiceFor your convenience, the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa offers a scheduled shuttle to and from McCarran Airport. These shuttles are reserved for the use of hotel guests only and are not a special group transfer service. If you are planning on using the South Point’s Airport shuttle, please call 866-791-7626 (ask for Shuttle Reservations) to book your spot on the shuttle as soon as you have your flight information. The hotel does not take same day reservations for the shuttle—it is first come, first served on day of requests.

South Point’s Airport Shuttle from McCarran Airport should be met at Level Zero at Terminal 1. The shuttle is white and blue and has very distinctive South Point logos on it. For those guests arriving at Terminal 3, please take the McCarran Airport courtesy shuttle service from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1. The McCarran Airport courtesy shuttle may be met on Level Zero at Terminal 3 in the center of the curb. Once you arrive at Terminal 1, proceed to the South Point Shuttle. When returning to the airport, the shuttle from the South Point picks up in Valet which is located at the east entrance of the hotel.

Check the airport shuttle schedule southpointcasino.com/hotel/airport-shuttle

Airport Taxi Cab Service More than ten taxi companies provide service to and from the airport and locations throughout Las Vegas. Taxi cab service is regulated by the Nevada Taxicab Authority, a Nevada State agency responsible for issuing medallions and setting fares.• Some taxis will not accept credit card

payments. Customers should notify the attendant if they plan to use a credit card for payment.

• There is a $2.00 charge on all fares originating at the airport.

• The maximum number of passengers allowed in any taxi is five (5), including infants and children.

Terminal 1Taxicabs are available on the east side of baggage claim, outside door exits 1 – 4. Airport personnel are available to help queue the lines and provide assistance as needed.

Travel, Ground Transportation & What to Bring Information

Photo courtesy Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Bureau


Hotel reservations for the Gathering open Monday, November 27, at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

Room Rates Occupancy Single Sunday – Thursday Nights $ 75* Single Friday – Saturday Nights $105* Double Sunday – Thursday Nights $ 75* Double Friday – Saturday Nights $105*

Third party rate is $20 per person, per night. The maximum number of people to a room is three (3). Rollaway beds cannot be delivered to rooms with two (2) beds per Nevada State Law and there is limited availability.

*Rates are exclusive of 12% applicable state and local taxes and will be available from March 31 to April 11, 2018, based on room availability. If you would like to book room nights at the conference rate before or after the dates noted, please contact the hotel after making your reservation and if available, they will adjust your rate for the extra nights.

Please Note: Reservations must be made under the room block for the International Society of Glass Beadmakers in order to obtain the group rate and to be applied to the conference room guarantee. This is important financially to ISGB and to the rate you will receive. Booking under the ISGB block will also guarantee that you will not pay a Resort Fee. If you book with the hotel directly, through a special offer, or an online service, you will be charged a Resort Fee. Included in the ISGB complimentary Resort Fee is access to the airport shuttle, workout room, airline boarding pass printing, and in-room WiFi.

The cut-off date for hotel reservations at the Gathering rate is March 10, 2018. Reservations made after this date will be offered on an as-available basis and at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa prevailing rate.

All reservations must be secured with a one-night deposit or credit card. One night’s room and tax deposit will be charged to your credit card by the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa approximately three (3) weeks prior to your arrival. You will be required to present your card upon check-in for all incidental charges.

Cancellations MUST BE MADE 72 hours prior to your arrival or your deposit will be forfeited; a cancellation fee equal to a one-night stay plus tax will be charged to your credit card.

Please confirm date of departure upon check-in or you may be subject to an early departure fee of equal to one-night occupancy plus tax. Check-in time is 3:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 NOON.

All hotel room changes must be made online. Please do not contact the hotel directly, as doing so may result in an entire room cancellation.

Please Note: ISGB has contracted for a number of double rooms during the Gathering, and we hope that the room type you request will be available. However, hotels are only required to provide guests with a room, not a specific room type. Any request for a specific type of room is considered based on availability and is not guaranteed. Smoking preferences are requests only and are not guaranteed.

Please Note: If you plan to use a debit card upon check in at the hotel, funds will instantly be held from your account by the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. There are no exceptions. ISGB cannot assist with this policy; and any financial concerns, questions, or discrepancies related to this policy or your hotel bill are strictly between you the guest and the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa.

Online Reservationswww.isgb.orgPlease do not reserve a room directly with the hotel, only through the ISGB registration online system.

Conference Hotel InformationSouth Point Hotel, Casino & Spa9777 South Las Vegas BoulevardLas Vegas, NV 89183

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The International Society of Glass Beadmakers and Glass Craft & Bead Expo are once again coming together in Las Vegas, Nevada to create another amazing opportunity in 2018. While these two events still operate independently of one another, the partnership offers an unprecedented experience for artists in complementary mediums for a must-attend event.

ISGB will hold our annual conference, The Gathering, April 4–April 8, with preconference workshops beginning on Tuesday, April 3. Glass Craft & Bead Expo workshops will begin April 4, and their annual tradeshow will be open April 6–April 8. ISGB will add to the tradeshow on Saturday, April 7 by bringing our one day Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar to the show floor.

Glass Craft & Bead Expo is the premier Art Glass and Bead Trade Show. People come from all over the world to visit the show floor where leading manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers present the latest innovative tools and materials.

Along with the exhibitors on the show floor, there are a handful of special events including a Glass Cutting Contest, the demonstration stage where you can see some of your favorite artists, and the annual charity auction. Don’t miss the Gallery of Excellence where you can view all of the amazing projects, or go to www.glasscraftexpo.com and even submit a piece of your own. This annual juried art competition, both professional and amateur, astounds attendees each year, showcasing both beauty and skill of work.

REMEMBER — Your full ISGB Gathering registration includes the three day entry fee for the Glass Craft & Bead Expo show floor!

REMEMBER — Glass Craft & Bead Expo is pleased to once again offer ISGB conference attendees, special registration for GCBE classes beginning on the same day as Gathering registration, through a special link that will be provided prior to November 27. This gives you a great opportunity to have advanced registration before the Glass Craft & Bead Expo site opens to everyone on November 29!

The Glass Craft & Bead Expo — ISGB Partnership

Las Vegas is home to more than half of the 20 largest hotels in the world.


Postcard ProjectDeadline for Submission: March 20, 2018

Heather Trimlett, Chairperson for the 2018 Postcard Project is on a mission and fired up!

“I love the ISGB Postcard Project and want to see it expand, so I have agreed to chair the project for the 2018 conference. My goal for 2018 is to have 125 postcards in the collection, available for purchase at the Gathering.

Yes, I agree it is an ambitious goal, but with your participation, I really believe we can make this happen! These postcards are used to inspire and capture the attention of bead lovers, jewelry designers, artists, and collectors. Many people collect our postcards from year to year, and they are always one of the most popular items at the conference. It is easy to participate and great fun, but you don’t want to wait until the last minute to design your postcard. I’m thinking bigger and better next year, so don’t miss the chance to get your work seen by a broader audience.

Ask yourself this question: Is it time to take the leap and have your work professionally photographed? Great photos have been opening doors for me for years, and you’ll be bursting with pride when you see your work photographed by a professional. It’s worth the investment.”

The sale of the ISGB postcard project, with your postcard included, will help support the ISGB. And every participant receives one free complete set of postcards. Watch for Heather’s special tips and helpful hints in upcoming issues of the monthly ISGB Bead Release newsletter. You can also email her for advice at [email protected].

Remember:• Photograph your postcards; donate 125 to this project • Finished postcards can be any size, but NO LARGER than 5.5”x

8.5”• Remember to keep your postcard design simple and clean• All postcards must be new for 2018• Include your name, address, telephone number, and email

address with your postcards

Mail the postcards featuring your work to:

Heather TrimlettISGB Postcard Project12548 Melrose PlaceEl Cajon, CA 92021

Silent AuctionDeadline for Mail-in Submission: March 19, 2018. Submissions may also be dropped off in person at on-site check-in.

The Silent Auction is an important event for ISGB and for its fundraising efforts. Support the organization and donate a bead, gently used tools, books, glass related-items, and more to the Silent Auction. You do not have to attend the Gathering to donate to this great event. As a bidder, this is a wonderful opportunity to add to your collection of beads and to help support the ISGB’s educational programs. This is an on-site auction and you need to be attending the Gathering to bid.

Please send your donation before the conference begins. Receiving them in advance of the Gathering allows the wonderful volunteers that work on this event the opportunity to document your donation, complete the bid sheets, and prepare the auction display layout before everyone arrives at the conference. Thank you for your donation.

Include your name, mailing address, email, the retail price of your contribution, and a brief description of the item(s). Send your contribution, which must be received no later than Monday, March 19, 2018, to:

Diane SepanskiCreative & Educational Development ASGBSilent Auction8089 W. Dreyfus DrivePeoria, AZ 85381

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Commercial and Technical VendorsCommercial and Technical Vendors at Glass Craft & Bead Expo One of the most exciting things about the Gathering is the opportunity to visit (and shop) with the various Commercial and Technical Vendors! Once again in 2018, this experience will be expanded to include all of the Vendors participating in the Glass Craft & Bead Expo. This is a hands-on, one-stop shopping experience where you can see, touch, and get serious about the tools, glass, and information that you need.

Your full ISGB Gathering registration also gives you direct access to the Expo, every day and any time!

Dates and TimesFriday April 6 9:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday April 7 9:00 am – 6:00 pmSunday April 8 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

LocationSouth Point Hotel, Casino & Spa9777 South Las Vegas BoulevardLas Vegas, Nevada 89183

VolunteersHelp Create Success

Volunteering is an integral part of The Gathering each year. Each volunteer helps to keep the conference running, from stuffing bags to greeting attendees at every presentation and event, and we appreciate all of the time given to help everything run smoothly.

Volunteers help prior to the start of the conference and during conference hours, from early in the morning until late at night. Help make the 2018 Gathering the best yet—volunteer! Invest just two to four hours of your time. This is also a chance to network, make new friends, and learn a thing or two about the inner workings of the ISGB.

Look for volunteer information when you register online for the 2018 Gathering. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Daigle, Volunteer Manager, [email protected].

Commemorative Bead

Heather Trimlett is a highly respected inter-national instructor, flameworking artist, and a recipient of the ISGB’s distinguished Hall of Flame Award. Her knowledge of glass bead-making is extensive, shaped by over 25 years at the torch. Heather’s work approaches perfection and pushes the envelope in shape and form.

“You would think I was inspired by color when you look at my work, but often my big-gest pleasure comes from the technical chal-lenge. As with most things, simple is hard to do well and I am a perfectionist. Every bead I make has something in it I’ve tried to do better than the last. I love the bright energy of primary colors and hope I will always be as vibrant and enthusiastic as those colors are.”

Heather’s first attempt at beadmaking was in 1989 when the American glass bead move-ment was in its infancy. By 1992 she had a torch and in 1993, attended her first SGB Gathering in Prescott, Arizona. Since teaching her first class in 1994, Heather has packed classrooms around the world. She is a natural instructor—encouraging, demonstrative and patient. The questions from her students make her study each and every move of her hands or the position of her glass in the flame; she loves knowing and understanding the work and the glass so well.

A born problem solver, Heather has designed tools to make her glass beadmaking easier, coveted by her many students. Her passion for sharing knowledge is indefatigable. She loves making beads and has no intention of slowing down. That is great news for all who admire and collect her work.

This Commemorative Bead is available for purchase by conference registrants only at the price of $100. Preorders will be taken during online registration and beads will be delivered at the conference in Las Vegas.

Advertise in the Gathering PacketDeadline for Reservation: March 5, 2018–Payment Made to ISGB

March 26, 2018–Materials Received Onsite at Hotel

Do you have a new product, show special, or something you think would be of interest to our attendees at the Gathering? We can help you establish a strong presence at the conference and get your information out to the participants by including it in each registration packet.

There is a NEW, LOWER FEE of $100 to include information in the registration packet. Our attendees read all of the information in the packet and we announce each item from the main stage — advertising can make a big impact.

Send payment (check only) with the notation “conference packet advertising” to be received by March 5, 2018, to:

ISGB Gathering — Conference PacketAdvertising PaymentAttn: Karyn Sweezy304 West Main Street, Suite 2 #114Avon, CT 06001

Send 325 copies of the insert, to be received no earlier than March 26, 2018, with special HOLD notation as part of the address, to:

South Point Hotel, Casino & SpaAttn: Kendra Bruno — ISGB Conference9777 S Las Vegas BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89183HOLD for International Society of Glass Beadmakers Conference — April 4, 2018

Late items will not be included in the registration packets. They will be placed on the ISGB Information and Resource Table at the Gathering.

For more information, contactKaryn Sweezy at [email protected]

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Release: I have read and agree that the ISGB, Beads of Courage, local chapters,

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Deadline for Donation: March 1, 2018

Beads of Food…Feed the Soul

Food nourishes the body and is an important part of our lives. While sustaining us, we also know that it comes in fun shapes, and a variety of colors. The Arizona Society of Glass Beadmakers invites you to stretch your talents and create very special beads based on the theme of food. Nourish the body, the imagination, and the soul.

In an exciting new program for the 2018 Gathering, all beads will be donated to Beads of Courage as part of their first ever Virtual Gallery. These beads will be showcased on the Beads of Courage website through high quality images for three months, noting the name of the piece and of course, the artist! Supporters will be offered the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win one of the Gallery beads. Proceeds raised from the sale of raffle tickets will benefit the mission of Beads of Courage.

Beads of Courage will design a poster featuring all the beads created and donated, with artist recognition to accompany each bead. This will also be distributed to Beads of Courage member hospitals for them to share in the visual delight of supporting bead artists. This is a similar event to the organization’s Beads in Space Exhibit.

Please take advantage of this chance to help the Beads of Courage mission by donating a bead, and ensuring an image of your work will reach a much wider audience. By creating an exhibit for all to see, Beads of Courage will support participating artists, engage the larger community in a fun way to win an artist original bead, and create a legacy poster that can be shared with Beads of Courage members.

The beads will be on display throughout the 2018 Gathering and the crowd favorite will be awarded a $50 gift certificate. A very special thank you to the ASGB for its generous support and sponsorship of the 2018 project!

NOTE: Please ship your bead in a well wrapped, sturdy box, and be certain to insure and track your package. You must include all of the information found in the form on this page, it is important. Entries are due by March 1, 2018. Send your bead and form to:

Lisa Hamilton1521 W. Sack DrivePhoenix AZ 85027623-434-4174

The ASGB, Beads of Courage, ISGB 2018 Project

The famous Las Vegas Strip is not located within the city limits of Las Vegas. The strip actually comes under the jurisdiction of Clark County.


The Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar is a unique opportunity and the perfect time to introduce your work to the city of Las Vegas and build your customer base. With many of the best artists in the lampworking and jewelry fields set up to showcase and sell their work at the Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar, glass, metal, and fiber fans will not find a better place to shop from their favorite artists and learn first hand about their work.

The Bazaar will be located on the Glass Craft & Bead Expo show floor. It is the center of all Gathering and Glass Craft & Bead Expo activity on Saturday, April 7.

Eligibility Rules and Standards • Exhibitors must be a conference attendee and

be present at the Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar. All items sold at the table must be made by the exhibitor. No subletting of space to fellow beadmakers. NO REPS are allowed.

• Affiliate studio members of ISGB who sell the work of other glass artists to the retail public, contact Kendra Bruno at [email protected] for details on selling at the event.

• Table assignments for both full and half tables will be done alphabetically. Special requests for placement will not be considered. Exhibitors registering after March 1, 2018, will be placed in the back of the room. Table assignment will be based on four variations, rotating from year to year: 2018 – z-a by last name 2019 – a-z by first name 2020 – z-a by first name

• 75% of the items on your table must be handmade by you or assembled by you from handmade components primarily made by you. An exhibitor with handmade items as a mere sideline should be a commercial or technical vendor with Glass Craft & Bead Expo for 2018.

• Group tables are available only to ISGB recognized Chapters who meet all Chapter eligibility requirements.

• Please note: Do not put chapter information on the same application as an individual exhibitor’s Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar application. Contact Karyn Sweezy at [email protected] for additional chapter details.

• ISGB reserves the right to remove any ineligible or inappropriate items or exhibitors.

Selling Space • The Bazaar will be held at the South Point Hotel,

Casino & Spa. Exhibit space will be filled on a first-come, first-confirmed basis and there are sixty-six (66) Bazaar tables available.

• Table fees DO NOT include electricity. Electricity must be ordered in advance through the show’s electrical contractor at $92.50 per 5 amp. No sharing is allowed and exceptions cannot be made. Order forms will be provided. You must supply your own lights, three-prong extension cords, and surge protectors. None will be provided for you. Or, you can rent these items for an additional fee from the electrical contractor.

• Tables will be 8’ x 24” and set without linen or draping. Exhibitors need to bring their own table coverings.

• Each table comes with one chair. More chairs are available if needed. There is a limited quantity.

• No meals will be provided on Saturday for either exhibitors or conference attendees, but food is available for purchase on the show floor and throughout the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa.

Sales Tax Tax fees for selling at the Bazaar are included in your table rental fee. Exhibitors must collect and pay Las Vegas, Nevada, retail sales tax. ISGB will provide tax forms and other filing information for all sellers on site.

For more information, please contact Kendra Bruno, Conference Program [email protected]

Release In consideration for leasing the table, exhibitors hereby agree that the International Society of Glass Beadmakers and the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa shall have no liability for any damages, injuries, or loss of goodwill due to weather, electrical or mechanical malfunction, reduced attendance, or any other cause. Exhibitors shall not sublease their space or any portion of their space. Exhibitors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the ISGB from any claim, damage or liability, which may be brought against it, including legal fees, for any matter, incident, or transaction relating to the Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar.

Security While security will be on site, all exhibitors are responsible for keeping their booths staffed and secured at all times.

The ISGB and the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa are not responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibitor merchandise, displays, or personal items.

Cancellation Dates and Fees for Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar A full refund will be given through February 27, 2018. No refunds will be given on or after February 28, 2018, unless there is a sell out and the space can be re-sold. Tables are not transferable.

The Glass, Beads & Jewelry BazaarSouth Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Schedule SetupFriday Evening, April 66:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday Morning, April 76:00 am – 8:00 am

Preview for conference attendees only, Saturday8:00 am – 9:00 am

Open to the public 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Fees Full Conference Attendee One full table $160 Half table $95

One Day Attendee One full table $320 Half table $175

The Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar is open to the public.

Photo courtesy Doug Baldwin


• Workshops are filled on a first-come, first-confirmed basis. ISGB maintains an active waitlist.

• All workshops are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm unless noted otherwise.• Workshops and seminars will be held at the South Point Hotel, Casino

& Spa.• While ISGB always strives to provide the best classroom situation

possible, poor ventilation and room lighting, and hot or cold temperatures may occur. Please be prepared.

• When you are accepted into a workshop or seminar, you will be sent an email (or letter) that will include a list of supplies you are responsible for and will need to bring for that session. This is very important and we advise that you do not wait until the last minute to prepare what you need for your workshop.

• Some workshops may require a materials kit. These are available for purchase from the Instructor. If a materials kit is needed for a particular workshop, it will be noted in the description when you register and be noted on your registration confirmation from Meetings a la Carte.

• Workshop attendees under the age of 18 must have a permission form signed by a parent or legal guardian and permission from the instructor before confirmation can be completed. ISGB requires that minors are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the conference. Permission forms are available upon request. Contact Karyn Sweezy, [email protected].

• Openings in any workshops may be filled by people not attending the conference. Requests for these open spaces will be filled in the order they are received after March 15, 2018.

• If you need to drop a workshop, a full refund will be given until February 28, 2018. After this date, a refund will ONLY be given if the space can be filled. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Workshops are subject to cancellation if the session does not have enough students. All cancellations will be announced by February 28, 2018.

Workshop Guidelines

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Workshops

9:00 am – 5:00 pmTuesday, April 3South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

$200, All LevelsBorosilicate Glass

WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY FRANTZ ART GLASS

Sabina Boehm

Compression Butterfly MarblesIn this workshop, students will concentrate on making butterfly marbles using the compression technique. A special focus on color layering and how to get the most out of striking color will be a highlight. Building the perfect stringer and how to avoid bubbles, techniques on how to ensure your marbles are completely round, and ample time for hands on practice will complete the day. Detailed demonstrations will be included and students should come ready to work. www.glassbysabina.com

Kristen Frantzen Orr & Jelveh Jaferian

Birds of a Feather BeadLet your imagination fly as you create one or two whimsical birdies. The purpose of this workshop is to explore the techniques used by these very talented instructors in creating the bird beads in their Birds of a Feather series. Students will learn to make various sizes of stringers for different applications such as simple dots and lines. Then the dots and lines can be combined to create more complex patterns. Workshop participants will practice their stringer control, and explore several different stringer design patterns. Sculpt a bird and change its personality by varying its posture and its tail and beak size. Discover how to work in the middle of the mandrel so stringer from either end can be applied. Followed of course, by fine detail work. www.kristenfrantzenorr.comwww.jelvehdesigns.com

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 3South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

$200, plus $12 materials fee payable to instructor in workshopIntermediate LevelSoft Glass


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9:00 am – 5:00 pmTuesday – WednesdayApril 3 – April 4South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

$395, plus $50 materials fee payable to instructor in workshopIntermediate LevelSoft Glass


Kathryn Guler

Pushing the Boundaries with Enamel Copper Jewelry and Your GlassDiscover how to transform your hand-made glass cabochons and copper into one-of-a-kind wearable art adjustable rings using enameling, the ancient art of fusing glass to metal. Students will make their cabochons at the torch on day one and will learn techniques in metal preparation and fabrication for enameling. Using kiln firing methods, the class will explore dry and wet applications of enameling to bring creations to life and complete one or more adjustable rings. Glass techniques will include how to make cabochons to attach to your work. Metal techniques learned in class will focus on sawing, sanding, metal finishing, doming, using the JoolTool, and much more. Enameling techniques will include sifting, wet packing, stencils (bought and handmade), sgraffito, water colors, acrylic and the use of class-made 104 coe stringers and murrinis.www.kathrynguler.com

Andrew Pollack

Introduction to Sculpting Fish & Octopus theme — Exploring the DeepIn this class students will be working with borosilicate glass, learning the basics of sculpting with the glass on a torch. Start with fish and seaweed and other aquatic creatures. Discuss making good connections to build larger pieces from multiple assembled components. The class will end with an octopus and a small sculpture assembled from a collection of the daily demonstrations. Plan on having a lot of fun and making some very cool things, too.www.andrewjacksonpollack.com


$200, Advanced Beginner LevelBorosilicate Glass




$200, plus $55 materials fee payable to instructor in workshop

Beginner LevelColdworking Glass

NOTE: This workshop does not include time at the torch

WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY COVINGTON ENGINEERING, FRANTZ ART GLASS


$200, Intermediate LevelRecycled Scrap Glass


Bronwen Heilman

From Bottles to Beads: Using Recycled Glass to Make Your Art! Have you been intrigued by the thought of using recycled glass in your own art? Have you been captivated by the beauty of beach glass? In this workshop, students will learn how to use recycled glass to create beautiful beads, and then use them in necklaces, earrings, and other fun designs! Learn how to easily remove labels on bottles, cut bottles into cups, cut bottles into glass strips to create beautiful beads, how to test for compatibility between bottles, and how to create beads, or other items with this beautiful glass. We will also discuss how to price your work using bottle glass. This class is for you if you want to step out of your comfort level and learn how to create beautiful pieces of art with discarded glass. www.bronwenheilman.com

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Intermediate LevelSoft Glass


Margaret Zinser Hunt

Sculpting Nature-Inspired Pendants in Soda Lime GlassThis workshop focuses on working off-mandrel in soda lime glass to create sculpted pendants inspired by nature. For many beadmakers, the mandrel can be a bit of a “security blanket.” Learning to work off-mandrel expands the beadmaking repertoire and pushes the understanding of glass. Students will explore several pendant designs: leaves, flowers, caterpillars, butterflies, bees, and learn the necessary strategies for working off-mandrel: hot and cold seals, reading (and maintaining) heat, and planning design. Additionally, discover multiple techniques for adding detail and color to flameworked jewelry. This playful day will be filled with lots of useful tips & tricks that students can integrate into their own beadmaking. www.mzglass.com

Ann Steenkiste

Loving the Lathe!Do you want to add additional dimension or texture to your glass creations? Then try coldworking, especially with the lathe! The lathe is an amazingly versatile machine, allowing the artist to shape, carve and finish large and small pieces. In this class, students will learn how to use the lathe in a variety of ways on beads, cabochons, and other small pieces. This class will feature the debut of a new lathe designed by Covington Engineering especially for beadmakers, which is small enough for individual studios, yet maintains the power and versatility of larger machines. Students will learn how to shape glass, carve designs, make lenses, and finish their pieces on the lathe. While the class will focus on the lathe, flat laps and belt sanders will also be available for use, along with quick tutorials and individual guidance from the instructor. All supplies, including sample beads and/or cabochons to coldwork, will be provided, however students are encouraged to bring their own beads, cabochons or other small items to work on. It is the instructor’s hope that after a day exploring its possibilities, you, too, will love the lathe! [email protected]

Workshops



All Levels


Floor Kaspers

Working with Seed Beads Made Simple and ColorfulWorking with seed beads does not have to be complicated or follow a strict pattern. In this workshop you will learn to make a beadwork ribbon in graduated colors. Find inspiration in beaded art and nature and start blending your own bead colors. Use beads the same way a painter uses his palette of colors. Learn simple tricks and techniques that make beading relaxing. You can match your own lampwork focal bead with the ribbon to make a necklace. With the skills from this workshop, you can venture further into the world of tiny beads and start making for example bracelets, scarves and necklaces. For beginners, the focus will be on the technique of beading. For those who already have beadwork skills, the focus will be more on blending colors and using beadwork in different ways.www.floorkaspers.nl


9:00 am – 5:00 pmWednesday, April 4South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

$200, Intermediate LevelBorosilicate Glass


Bandhu Dunham

Sculptural Assemblage Pendants in GlassStudents will make small elements and put them together into interesting, dramatic compositions. Specific topics will include: designing elements for easy assembly, attractive assembly techniques, color theory and composition and loop/bail construction. Enjoy demonstrations by Bandhu and some directed exercises, but this workshop is about developing your own designs and methods with the instructor’s guidance. www.salusaglassworks.com

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Workshops

Jennifer Field

Fabulous Felted FlowersExperience the therapeutic and relaxing benefits of wet felting. Using aromatheraputic and olive oil soap, warmish water and a bit of elbow grease students will transform fast-felting and super soft wool fleece, in lots of luscious colors, into beautiful felted flowers. In the morning students will learn how to make a variety of botanical forms: Flowers, leaves, buds, and stamen. In the afternoon students will put together all their components and make a couple Fabulous Flower brooches or an equally Fabulous Flowered Frida Headband!www.jenniferfieldstudios.com



Beginner Level


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9:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 4South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

$200, All LevelsSoft Glass


Jodie McDougall

Making Your MarkLearn the basics of building murrine cane by creating your initial in glass. One of the best ways to sign your work has always been to create a signature or initial cane. Murrine is an ancient process of creating a rod in glass that has an image that runs the length of the cane. It can then be pulled to a smaller diameter and used to create fine details in a small space. Techniques translate to borosilicate glass.jodiemcdougallstudios.com

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$200, Advanced Beginner –Intermediate LevelSoft Glass

WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY THE GLASS RESORT

Karen van Staden, International Instructor

Magic FloralsThis instructor has been keeping the way she makes her flowers in floral beads secret for a few years now, and students are so fortunate that she is finally sharing the technique at the 2018 Gathering. The flowers are more life-like than the normal opaque dotted florals that you see most people make. This will change the way you make flowers in your beads forever. This workshop requires you to be an advanced beginner to intermediate lampworker and the instructor will cover the following: making floral cane, stamen cane, and latticino using filligrana, applications for these techniques, encasing, and ways to ensure you can make the perfect olive shaped bead. As a bonus, you’ll apply a butterfly murrini to your bead, made by the instructor! www.lampworx.co.za


$200, Advanced Beginner LevelBorosilicate Glass


Andrew Pollack

Ornaments and VesselsIn this class students will be working with borosilicate glass learning the basics of blowing glass on a torch. We will blow glass off the end of a tube, and also discuss and practice “pulling points” from larger tubes. We will then put a hook on or flatten the bottom on the various hollow forms that we blow to create our very own ornaments and small vessels. Plan to have a lot of fun, learn a lot, break some glass, and make some beautiful one-of-a-kind hollow forms. www.andrewjacksonpollack.com

Workshops


$200, All LevelsBorosilicate Glass


Sabina Boehm

Compression Flower Pendants and Opal EncasementIn this workshop, students will learn to make flower pendants using solid rods and the compression technique. Layered stringers will be a focus along with discussions about color chemistry and how to avoid bubbles. Encasing opals and how to embed them will be a highlight. Students will benefit from demonstrations as well as hands on practice, so come ready to work. Intermediate students will make the most progress in this class but it is open to all levels, students will be encouraged to work at their own pace. www.glassbysabina.com

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Thursday, April 58:00 am – 9:30 amSouth Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

$15, plus $5 optional materials fee payable to instructor in workshop

All LevelsHealth & ExerciseNon Torch Workshop

Ross Thackery

Yoga for GlassworkersAchieve more flexibility from head to toe. Enjoy stretches that assist you in prolonging your glass working career and help promote flexibility and circulation. This promises to be not only a great way to get some exercise, but can you imagine how fun it will be to hang out with Ross? Don’t miss it!www.abrimagery.com

9:00 am – 5:00 pmThursday, April 5South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa


All LevelsNon Torch Workshop

Pamela Hawkins

Memories Resin Paper NecklaceIf you have never played with resin you are in for some fun. Resin itself is completely versatile, but this instructor finds resin paper transformative. A seemingly simple piece of paper or tissue will become altered in so many ways. We will make resin paper from many different types of sheeting to create a wearable story book pendant. We will be cutting copper sheet to make a name plate, stamp words into copper, insert eyelets into our paper, weave ribbons and memorabilia into layers of paper and then construct a necklace with Vintaj chain and findings. Resin paper and project will be completed in class.phawkinsbead.blogspot.com

1:00 pm – 4:00 pmThursday, April 5South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

$45 per person, All LevelsJewelry Skills Development Non Torch Workshop

Limited space available on first-come basis

Toolbox of Jewelry Skills *NEW for 2018*

Sponsored by Halstead We all have beads—lots and lots of beads! In this approachable and fun workshop event, you will learn basic jewelry skills that turn boxes of beads into wearable—and sellable—finished pieces.

Moving through a rotation of different stations staffed by knowledgeable instructors, participants will receive hands-on instruction that requires minimal effort and financial investment. Learn how to combine Halstead’s sterling silver chain, findings and components with your glass work to create long-lasting, high-value jewelry. Bring your favorite jewelry pliers and cutters (we will have a few loaners on a first-come basis). Learn a simple chain for interchangeable beads, how to wrap head pins and assemble earrings, the basics of proper crimping and crimp covers, and much, much more! You will leave with handouts and supply lists to pursue these skills in your own studio. Feel free to bring orphan beads and cabochons for inspiration and exploration of new horizons.www.halsteadbead.com

Half-Day Workshops, Techniques & Exercise

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Schedule of Events

8:30 am – 5:30 pmTuesday, April 3South Point Hotel, Casino & SpaTo destination and return via private bus

$170 per personLimited space available onfirst-come, first-confirmed basis

Grand Canyon Skywalk Tour

Reservation deadline: March 5

Travel two-and-a-half hours to walk among the clouds at the Grand Canyon Skywalk. See breathtaking sights and experience the Grand Canyon like never before. Located at Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the Grand Canyon Skywalk opened to the public on March 28th, 2007. The structure, consisting of a U-shaped cantilevered glass walk jutting 70 feet past the rim of the Grand Canyon, was originally envisioned by Las Vegas businessman David Jin, while taking part in a Grand Canyon tour in 1996. With the help of Las Vegas design firm Lochsa Engineering, Jin’s creation is sturdy enough to hold the weight of a dozen fully loaded 747’s, and strong enough to withstand winds up to 100 mph. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin led the first walkers on the Grand Canyon Glass Skywalk in a private ceremony on March 20th, 2007.

Located at Eagle Point where the natural rock formation of an Eagle is prominently in view for all to see, this glass horseshoe-shaped bridge enables visitors to walk beyond the canyon walls at Grand Canyon West, suspending them 4,000 feet above the riverbed and providing an unparalleled view of this natural wonder.

PRICE INCLUDES: Deluxe motor coach transportation; professional tour guide; admission to Skywalk, lunch; bottled water on coach; all gratuities; all applicable taxes.

NOTE: Personal belongings, including cameras are not allowed on the bridge. To protect from dropping any items into the canyon or onto the glass, you will be asked to store your items in the provided lockers. Photos of the Skywalk may be taken from the side with personal cameras. Professional photos of you on the bridge are available for purchase after your walk. Children must be able to walk on their own on the glass bridge.

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7:00 pm – 9:30 pmWednesday, April 4South Point Hotel, Casino & SpaOutdoor Pool Cabana

Free for attendees, $45 per person for guest tickets

Opening Night Reception

Welcome to the 2018 Gathering in Las Vegas celebration. This special evening is the time to mingle, renew old acquaintances, meet new friends, and enjoy a fantastic dessert reception, cash bar, and more.

This year, you can once again support the Beads of Courage program. The Beads of Courage mission is to provide innovative, arts-in-medicine supportive care programs for children coping with serious illness, their families, and the health care providers who care for them. They work diligently to transform the treatment experience for children coping with chronic, life-threatening illness through their programs. In the 11 years since the program’s inception, the organization has established programs in over 240 children’s hospitals in the United States, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

Bring beads to donate to the organization of any size or shape. The preferred hole size is 3/32” and larger, but 1/16” holes will be accepted. Do not use reduction glass, frits, powders, or enamels that leave a metallic surface on the beads. The inside of the bead should be free of bead release and there should be no sharp corners, sharp edges on the bead holes, cracks or protrusions that would easily break off, including hearts with long, delicate tails. Beads must be fully kiln-annealed. Please remember that these beads are worn and handled by children and should be sturdy enough to stand up to wear and tear.

This evening is about celebrating our organization, friends coming together, supporting Beads of Courage, and, of course, having fun. Don’t miss this great kickoff to the conference!

Schedule of Events

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1:00 pm – 5:00 pmWednesday, April 4South Point Hotel, Casino & SpaTo destination and return via private bus

$95 per personLimited space available onfirst-come, first-confirmedbasis

Hoover Dam Tour


Hoover Dam is one of the Top 10 Construction Achievements of the 20th Century. A National Historic Landmark, it is the highest concrete dam in the Western Hemisphere, standing at more than 725 feet above the Colorado River. With 17 generators producing 4 billion kilowatts of electricity a year, it also is one of the country’s largest hydroelectric power facilities. Operation and maintenance of the facility are solely supported by revenue from power sales.

Begin the tour with the history of Hoover Dam and how it came to be. Afterward, a guide will escort you to an elevator for a 500-foot descent to get a up-close look at the power plant generators housed at the base of the dam. Guests will also see the original diversion tunnels and stand atop a giant, 30-foot pipe where they can feel the rumble of Colorado River water racing through it. The view from the dam also offers a breathtaking look at Lake Mead, the country’s largest man-made reservoir. Although water levels have been low recently, Lake Mead can store up to 9.2 trillion gallons of water, equal to two years of the river’s annual flow. It also has become a popular recreation area, sought out by more than 9 million visitors each year.

PRICE INCLUDES: Deluxe motor coach transportation; professional tour guide; admission to Hoover Dam; guided tour of Hoover Dam; all gratuities; all applicable taxes.NOTE: This tour is NOT accessible for visitors with wheelchairs or crutches.

Preregistration

Wednesday 7:00 am – 8:00 am South Point Hotel, Casino & SpaWednesday 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa


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Schedule of Events

Registration and Check in

Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pmFriday 7:00 am – 10:00 am, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pmSunday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Thursday – SundayApril 5 – April 8South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Free to conference attendees

The ASGB, Beads of Courage, ISGB 2018 Project

In an exciting new program for the 2018 Gathering, all beads will be donated to Beads of Courage as part of their first ever Virtual Gallery. These beads will be showcased on the Beads of Courage website. The beads will also be on display throughout the 2018 Gathering and the crowd favorite will be awarded a $50 gift certificate. A very special thank you to the ASGB for its generous support and sponsorship of the 2018 project…don’t miss it!

12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Thursday, April 5South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Free to conference attendees

Instructional Seminar

Instructors Seminar

The Instructors Seminar provides ongoing education and networking opportunities as well as great teaching resources geared to anyone who already is, wants to be, or is simply considering, teaching bead making at any level. As a participant, you will receive a digital copy of our Education Resource Packet, which includes our beginning bead making curriculum, waivers, student handouts and other useful teaching resources.

This year’s Seminar will be divided into three parts and facilitated by Karen Crown, Director of Education….you are welcome to attend one, two or all three of the sessions.

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Mentor — Protégé Meet & Greet This Meet & Greet is for ISGB members that have helped as mentors as well as people who would like to mentor an ISGB Protégé. If you would like to work with a Mentor and become a Protégé…this Meet & Greet is for you. Mentoring is a great way to encourage, educate and continue the tradition of glass bead making.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Classroom Dynamics in the Flameworking Studio Any and all classrooms contain a certain student “dynamic”. This seminar will identify different types of learners…and give suggestions on ways to work with each type of student. Audience interaction and participation is encouraged as we work through the personality make-up of your students.

2:00 pm -3:00 pm Creativity Exercises for the Artist In this hands-on portion of the seminar…participants will be given several exercises to use as a way of increasing their creative thinking. The last ten minutes will be for sharing ideas and exercises that you already use.


Free to attendees

First-time Attendee Orientation

Is this your first Gathering? A little nervous? No need to worry! Meet both new and experienced attendees in a session designed just for you. Learn a few tips about how to make the most of your time at the Gathering and get an overview of the conference packet, the facility layout, the commercial and technical vendors area, food events, the Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar, Silent Auction, Live Auction, torch events, and nearby activities.


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Open to all ISGB members

General Membership Annual Meeting

This is a great time to meet the ISGB Board of Directors, ISGB Staff, and the Gathering Team. Hear about the accomplishments of the year, plans for the future, and, most importantly, have the chance to ask questions, offer suggestions, and discuss ISGB projects or member concerns. This is an important meeting that members should not miss.


Free to attendees

Lampwork Etc. Get Together

Get ready…catch your friends from Lampwork Etc. at this casual meet and greet. It’s guaranteed to be a lively event. Pick up an LE sticker for your conference badge, enjoy time in person with your online friends, and make new connections. Start the conference off right with LE and ISGB.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, located downtown in Symphony Park, ranked 10th among theater venues throughout the world for ticket sales.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pmThursday, April 5South Point Hotel, Casino & SpaTo destination and return via private bus


Neon Boneyard Night Tour


Experience the magic of the Neon Museum at night! View the fabulous neon of our seven restored signs, and our beautifully and dramatically lit un-restored signs on your evening tour. In 2012 the Neon Museum Boneyard opened at 770 Las Vegas Boulevard North. The nearly two-acre campus includes an outdoor exhibition space, known as the Boneyard, which features more than 200 signs, seven of which are restored; a visitors’ center housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby; and the Neon Boneyard North Gallery, which houses additional rescued signs and is used for weddings, special events, photo shoots and educational programs. As the Neon Boneyard is an outdoor collection, all scheduled tours are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather such as high winds over 25 mph or lightning. Please note that tours are seldom canceled for rain. The yard contains broken glass and rusty metal and closed toe shoes are recommended.

PRICE INCLUDES: Deluxe motor coach transportation; professional tour guide; admission to Boneyard; guided night tour of Boneyard, all gratuities; all applicable taxes.


8:00 am – 4:00 pmFriday, April 6South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Silent Auction

The annual Silent Auction is held on Friday, April 6, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is an important event for the organization and its fundraising efforts. As a bidder, this is a fun-filled way to help support all ISGB programs.

8:30 am – 9:00 amFriday, April 6South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Opening Remarks and Address

ISGB President Susan Richards welcomes attendees to the 2018 Gathering and open the conference by sharing the annual vision for the organization. Also, don’t miss the announcement of the newest additions to the President’s Collection by Jeri Warhaftig, Past President.

9:00 am – 10:00 amFriday, April 6South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Presentations

Laura DoneferKeynote Speaker

Our Keynote speaker this year will be the prominent and celebrated glass artist Laura Donefer. Using glass as her primary medium for over 35 years, often in unconventional ways and in combination with diverse materials, Laura is known for her non-traditional approach to the material.

Renowned for her innovative colourful blown glass and flameworked Amulet Baskets, she also pushes the boundaries with work that explores ideas concerning memory, assault, bereavement, joy, and madness. Laura is also the creator and instigator of the wacky and exuberant Glass Fashion Shows and to this date has organized 14 of them. The 2018 Gathering will include frequent opportunities to view the video of the 2016 “Crazy Corning Glass Fashion Show” presented during the Glass Art Society Conference at the Corning Museum of Glass.

Laura Donefer was trained as a glass artist at Sheridan College School of Craft and Design, outside of Toronto, and was an important part of the faculty. In demand as an exciting teacher, Laura teaches internationally, and has a very demanding exhibition schedule as well. Her art is included in many museum collections, including the Corning Museum of Glass, The Museum of Art and Design (NYC) and the Musee des Beaux Arts in Montreal. Currently she is part of “Fired Up, Contemporary Glass by Women Artists,” an exhibition of more than 50 important glass pieces from the past 6 decades on display at the Glass Pavilion of the Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio.

Laura has been the recipient of many diverse awards and accolades such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Glass Art Association of Canada, the prestigious Honorary Membership Award from the Glass Art Society, and the International Flame Working award for extraordinary contributions to the glass art world, to name a few. Most recently the Ontario Craft Council awarded Laura the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award.

At the Gathering Laura Donefer will offer up her perspective on life, art, and living with glass. Surely she will share her love of kale, dachshunds, and her wonderfilled paddles with the Mighty Dave kayaking the waterways near their home in the wilds of rural Ontario, Canada.

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Schedule of Events

Friday – SundayApril 6 – April 8South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Free to attendees

Commercial and Technical Vendors at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo Show

One of the most exciting things about the Gathering is the opportunity to visit (and shop) with the various Commercial and Technical Vendors! In 2018, this experience will be expanded to include all of the Vendors participating in the Glass Craft & Bead Expo. This is a hands-on, one-stop shopping experience where you can see, touch, and get serious about the tools, glass, and information that you need. The full Gathering registration fee also gives you access to the Expo!

Friday April 6 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday April 7 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday April 8 10:00 am – 3:00 pm


12:00 pm — 2:00 pmFriday, April 6South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

LunchIncluded in the registration fee for each attendee is a light buffet lunch on Friday and Sunday. Companion food event passes are available for $185 per person.

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10:00 am — 11:00 amFriday, April 6South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Presentations

Kristen Frantzen Orr & Jelveh JaferianBirds of a Feather: the Give and Take and Rewards of Collaborating“Birds of a Feather” is a collaborative presentation by Jelveh Jaferian and Kristen Frantzen Orr, detailing a bit about their own work, workspaces, and working styles; and then about how they came together to collaborate on two different series so far. Each artist learned to combine her own vision with that of the other, in essence making the collaborative work a third entity. The two will talk about how ideas flew and then beads flew back and forth between studios located in two different states; technical issues, such as bird heads that insisted on flying off in reheating accidents; and other funny and honest happenings that occurred. They both agree that the process of collaborating enabled them to combine strengths and to grow in new directions. www.kristenfrantzenorr.comwww.jelvehdesigns.com

2:15 pm — 3:15 pmFriday, March 31South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Tom HollandMonumental Eras in Glass Bead HistoryThe last 40 years have seen an explosion of interest in expression through the medium of glass bead making. Presently a glass bead renaissance is now well under way. This presentation will guide us through many of the most monumental eras of glass bead history throughout the world in the last 3,500 years. We will enrich our paths as glass bead makers with the ever expanding knowledge from new information and research of ancient glass.www.beauxbead.com

11:00 am — 12:00 pmFriday, April 6South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Rashan JonesOrganic Marketing for Makers in a Digital AgeRashan Jones has been a professional flameworker and maker for 15 years. Just as he was beginning his career path, social media and digital platforms began to appear as well. For him, every day it seems like a new avenue to share his work pops up; MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram for example. Thankfully, he has been able to use them as a positive resource to build a brand and help push his work and travels further than he could have ever imagined. He enjoys sharing his experience and journey down the wormhole of exposure vs profitability with fellow glass workers and makers. www.etsy.com/shop/HighDesertFlameworks

Schedule of Events


Panel Presentation (NEW for 2018): Heather Trimlett, Judy Carlson, and Ellie Cesario“Out of the Box” Sales OpportunitiesMakers make stuff. Then one day a maker wonders, “How am I ever going to sell all the stuff I make?” Let’s face it, bead shows are contracting and bead stores evaporating. This panel of “makers” will offer three alternative venues for selling your beads and finished work and talk you through the process of making it happen. Curious about catalog sales? Fearful about the ZAPP application used by major juried art shows? Join this trio for an honest discussion of their experiences and get practical advice that will ignite your interest in finding new sales outlets for your work. www.heathertrimlett.comwww.jujeebeads.comwww.facebook.com/Ellies.Gallery

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Kathleen’s work will be on display on the Glass Craft & Bead Expo show floor in the booth of Frantz Art Glass

Kathleen Elliot, Special Guest PresenterGlass Art and the Food We EatThe 2018 Special Guest Presenter is Kathleen Elliot, a significant contemporary flameworker from Northern California. Kathleen’s career has veered from hairdresser to high tech and from spiritual expansion to botany. Her Natural Botanical series celebrates the beauty of nature and urges us to pause and appreciate the world around us, whereas her Imaginary Botanical series brings us out of the confines of ordinary realities into unexpected places. Kathleen will share with us her upcoming work on her series entitled Questionable Foods that pokes at us to be responsible for ourselves and to question what we are eating in a challenge to the food industry and its ethical obligations to its consumers. After a lifelong spiritual journey and study of philosophy Kathleen will talk about the personal origins and evolution of her glass art and her recent drive to use her work to speak about and impact an important social issue. In addition to her presentation, Kathleen’s work will be on display on the Glass Craft & Bead Expo show floor in the booth of Frantz Art Glass.www.kathleenelliot.com

6:00 pm – 7:30 pmGathering Attendees

7:30 pm – 9:00 pmGathering Attendees and Glass Craft & Bead Expo Attendees

Friday, April 6South Point Hotel, Casino & SpaFree for attendees

Open Torch Experience 2018

Open Torch in Las Vegas is a diverse, and multi-faceted event. Enjoy a casual atmosphere of sharing information with torch, kiln, glass, and other equipment representatives; and as the evening progresses, catch up with friends and make new acquaintances as Glass Craft & Bead Expo attendees join in the fun! This is also a great time to reinforce lessons learned in a workshop or try a new technique. Enjoy a beverage bar as well as exciting glass demonstrations.

Karina Guevin and Cedric Ginart will be featured demonstrators for the evening. Individually known as established glass artists, their collaborative works reveal both their individual voices and the resultant harmony of their joined efforts. Karina’s training as a glass artist and sculptor is brought to bear in her glass sculpture and transformative jewelry that celebrates femininity, sensuality and happiness. Cedric’s fascination with glass was born during his studies in the sciences and work as a scientific glassblower. Together Karina and Cedric have taught many places including The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, The Pilchuk Glass School and the Pratt School in Seattle. Their work is shown widely in Canada and internationally. www.karinaguevin.comwww.cedricginart.com

Please note: Torches will be set up and open for anyone to use with, as in previous years, 30-minute time limits, which will be enforced as needed. Open Torch is for testing equipment and not for making specific pieces that you intend to keep. No pieces can by kiln-fired or picked up the next day. Please bring your own safety glasses and any tools that you might need when experiencing a new torch.

Schedule of Events

7:00 pm – 10:00 pmFriday, April 6South Point Hotel, Casino & SpaTo destination and return via private bus


Neon Boneyard Night Tour


Experience the magic of the Neon Museum at night! View the fabulous neon of our seven restored signs, and our beautifully and dramatically lit un-restored signs on your evening tour. In 2012 the Neon Museum Boneyard opened at 770 Las Vegas Boulevard North. The nearly two-acre campus includes an outdoor exhibition space, known as the Boneyard, which features more than 200 signs, seven of which are restored; a visitors’ center housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby; and the Neon Boneyard North Gallery, which houses additional rescued signs and is used for weddings, special events, photo shoots and educational programs. As the Neon Boneyard is an outdoor collection, all scheduled tours are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather such as high winds over 25 mph or lightning. Please note that tours are seldom canceled for rain. The yard contains broken glass and rusty metal and closed toe shoes are recommended.

PRICE INCLUDES: Deluxe motor coach transportation; professional tour guide; admission to Boneyard; guided night tour of Boneyard, all gratuities; all applicable taxes.


SetupFriday Evening, April 66:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday Morning, April 76:00 am – 8:00 am

Preview for conference attendees only, Saturday8:00 am – 9:00 am

Open to the public 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Glass, Beads & Jewelry BazaarThe Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar is a unique opportunity and the perfect time to introduce your work to the city of Las Vegas and build your customer base. With many of the best artists in the lampworking and jewelry fields set up to showcase and sell their work at the Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar, glass, metal, and fiber fans will not find a better place to shop from their favorite artists and learn first hand about their work.

The Bazaar will be located on the Glass Craft & Bead Expo show floor. It is the center of all Gathering and Glass Craft & Bead Expo activity on Saturday, April 7.

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Schedule of Events

7:00 pm – 8:00 pmSaturday, April 7Cash BarSouth Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

8:00 pm – 11:00 pmDinner, Hall of Flame Award,Live Auction

$45 per attendee and per person for guest tickets

The Gathering Banquet

This fun-filled evening is about special events for our organization! Join your friends and fellow artists for dinner and entertainment. What a great opportunity to sit together, talk, laugh, visit with other friends at adjoining tables, and have a wonderful meal, too.

Hall of Flame AwardSince 2002, this prestigious award has been presented to a member of the organization whose contribution deserves special recognition. The Hall of Flame Award sets a standard of excellence in the world of glass beadmaking.

Live AuctionThe evening ends with the Live Auction, filled with excitement and fun! And remember how very important the Live Auction is to the ISGB educational programs. We need your support and the Live Auction is a great way to give. Bid often, bid high, and take home some incredible items.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pmSaturday, April 7South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

To destination and return via private bus$85 per person

Limited space available on first-come, first-confirmed basis

Las Vegas Tour and Mob Museum


Depart for a Las Vegas City tour as we drive down the strip to Fremont Street to see the sights of Vegas. You will hear all about Las Vegas hotels and insider Vegas stories. Las Vegas has approximately 150,000 hotel rooms and in 2016, over 6,310,616 convention delegates visited during the 21,864 conventions that were held in Vegas!

Your next stop is The Mob Museum which provides a world-class, interactive journey through true stories. From the birth of the Mob, to today’s headlines with shadows and whispers, you’ll learn about G-Men and Made Men. Enjoy your guided tour through the museum to learn about the history and future of crime. It’s fitting that the $42 million Mob Museum sits in the circa-1933 former federal courthouse and U.S. Post Office downtown; this is where the Kefauver Committee held one of its historic hearings on organized crime in 1950. Today the museum pays homage to Las Vegas’s criminal underbelly, explaining to visitors how the Mafia worked, who was involved, how the law brought down local mobsters, and what happened to gangsters once they were caught and incarcerated. Museum highlights include bricks from the wall of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in 1929, and a mock-up of the electric chair that killed a number of mobsters (as well as spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg).

PRICE INCLUDES: Deluxe motor coach transportation; professional tour guide, Las Vegas driving tour, guided tour of the Mob Museum; all gratuities; all applicable taxes.


12:00 pm – 2:00 pmSunday, April 8South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

LunchIncluded in the registration fee for each attendee is a light buffet lunch on Friday and Sunday. Companion food event passes are available for $185 per person.

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9:00 am — 10:00 amSunday, April 8South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Presentations

Karen van Staden, International PresenterMy Journey with Magic FloralsMy lampwork journey started with small beginnings in my kitchen, progressing to a studio, and finally transforming to a teaching studio in South Africa shortly after the 2016 ISGB Gathering. This journey has kept me sane through difficult times. It has taught me that I am not heading to a specific destination, and that I have no limits. And being a member of the ISGB, just helped me to become part of the bead family, to grow faster and share my passion for this wonderful art form.

On my journey, I have worked through many tutorials, exploring techniques in my quest to find my voice, my signature. One day I was working through a tutorial, I picked up the cane I learned to make, and then decided to make encased flowers with it, and everything changed. Ever since, I’ve been keeping the way I make my flowers in my floral beads secret, and I want to finally share my technique with you at the 2018 Gathering! My flowers are more life-like and adds that little extra pizazz and magic to a bead. This will change the way you make flowers in your beads forever!www.lampworx.co.za

10:00 am — 11:00 amSunday, April 8South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Bandhu DunhamKinetic Glass SculptureIn this fascinating presentation, the artist will discuss the design and creation of his renowned kinetic glass sculptures, including marble tracks, functioning steam engines, and whimsical automata. You will actually get to see both images and video of his pieces in operation. salusaglassworks.com

Bronwen Heilman3-D Sculptural Imagery on GlassIn this very interesting presentation, the artist will create a shot glass from start to finish. The unique piece is made from borosilicate tubing, and is decorated with a flower and three-dimensional bee hovering near the flower. Through the careful use of frit, stringers, rods of borosilicate, and tubing, you will see from beginning to end how to create one of these fun and quite incomparable glasses. www.browenheilman.com

11:00 am — 12:00 pm Sunday, April 8South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Schedule of Events

2:30 pm — 3:30 pmSunday, April 8South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Margaret Zinser HuntSculpted Monarch Borosilicate ButterflyThe world always needs more butterflies! This presentation will detail the technique behind sculpting a detailed, Monarch-inspired butterfly out of borosilicate glass. Margaret will discuss strategies for layering color, preparation of a base shape, application of surface decoration, shaping techniques, and creating a sound finished form to create a beautiful butterfly pendant. You’ve no doubt seen her work, now understand the process of her amazing creativity. www.mzglass.com


7:00 pm – 9:00 pmSunday, April 7South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Free to attendees

Bead Swap and Closing Get Together

Enjoy this time to celebrate the end of another great conference. Before packing, stop by this final get together to show off and swap beads with one another. In the spirit of sharing, please bring your handmade beads you intend to swap and please remember that this time together is only about swapping, “oohing and ahhing,”and not about selling. Express your multifaceted self, let your creativity sparkle, come to swap, and leave with wonderful memories.

Third Annual Swap for Non-conference Attendees

If you aren’t able to get to the 2018 Gathering, you can avoid singing the “Sad to Miss the Gathering Blues” by signing up for the ISGB Bead Swap. This was a great success in 2017 and It promises to be even bigger in 2018!

Non-attendees are invited to join in the bead swap fun and esprit de corps by swapping beads with up to ten other members from around the world who also, sadly, cannot attend. This is a chance to develop the friendships and bonds that flow from open-hearted trading of beads.

Join the ISGB Facebook Gathering page and check out the file “SWAP FAQ” for all the details. The first 100 members to post in the “sign up” thread that will begin on January 9, 2018, are eligible to participate.

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Schedule of Events

3:30 pm — 4:30 pmSunday, April 8South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

Presentations

Heather Behrendt, Polly Toombs, and Filip Vogelpohl Rapid Fire Presentation – Marbles!What is a “Rapid Fire Presentation”? It is a chance to hear from three artists with contrasting and complementary work around a single style or idea. This year we have assembled three marble makers in both soft and borosilicate glass who will offer insights into their style of marble making and artistry. Heather Behrendt will present her two-sided marbles using soft glass and elaborate stringer embellishment. Dichroic glass in borosilicate marbles will be the topic of Polly Toombs. Finally, working larger and with more complexity will be addressed by Filip Vogelpohl. This Rapid Fire Presentation offers three for the price of one in an information-filled hour. www.boiseartglass.comheatherdoesglass.weebly.comwww.dragonartglass.com

Online Onlywww.facebook.com/groups/ISGB2018swap/

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Heather Behrendt

Filip Vogelpohl Polly Toombs

There are over 300 weddings per day in Las Vegas, making it the top wedding destination in the United States.


Conference Registration InformationOne-Day Conference RegistrationYou may choose to attend the Gathering presentations for one day only on either Friday, April 6, or Sunday, April 8. Lunch is included on the day you attend.

To attend the Opening Reception, one-day attendees will need to purchase a separate ticket.

Entrance to Saturday’s Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar and Glass Craft & Bead Expo is included in the one-day registration.

Food Events Companion PassTo have a guest accompany you for the lunch buffet on Friday and Sunday as well as the Opening Reception, select this companion pass. This is only available for purchase in conjunction with a full or one- day registration.

Optional EventsThe following events are optional and are open to all conference registrants:

• Workshops, bus tour events, the Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar, and the Gathering Banquet.

• To participate, register for the event. For more information, see descriptions of each event in this booklet.

• Additional companion tickets may be purchased for the bus tour events, Opening Night Reception, and the Gathering Banquet.

The Optional Event Selection Process and How It WorksAll workshops are filled on a first-come, first-confirmed basis. Current ISGB members are given access to all workshops and events first, followed by new and renewing members, non-members, and then the general public.

The International Society of Glass Beadmakers Gathering is open to everyone!

Member Registration EligibilityA current member is a member in good standing as of November 20, 2017. Those members enjoy “Current Member Early Registration” from November 27, 2017, to January 9, 2018.

Registration OptionsFull conference registration includes the entire five-day Gathering package from April 4 – April 8, the Instructors Seminar, Opening Reception, the lunch buffet on both Friday and Sunday, all presentations, the Open Torch event, and registration includes a ticket for all three days of the Glass Craft & Bead Expo. No food is provided on Saturday, April 7.

Gathering Registration Timeline and Costs

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: Conference cancellation requests MUST be in writing and sent to the ISGB home office at 304 West Main Street; Suite 2 #114;

Avon, CT 06001. There is a $100 administrative fee if postmarked on or before February 15, 2018; a $125 fee if postmarked from February 16 to February 28; and no refund

if postmarked after February 28. Some critical extenuating circumstances may be considered by the Board and Gathering Team on the refund if the cancellation request is

received within 30 days of the close of the conference, but a refund is not guaranteed. A $200 processing fee will be deducted from the refund. Workshop AND Glass, Beads

& Jewelry Bazaar table fees will be refunded through February 27, 2018. On or after February 28, refunds will ONLY be awarded if the vacated workshop space and/or Glass,

Beads & Jewelry Bazaar space can be filled. No exceptions.

* all mail-in registration is determined by receipt date

Dates Current MemberNew/Renewing

Member Non-Member

Current Member Early Registration* November 27 – January 9

Full1 Day

$ 350$ 250

Full1 Day

$ 350$ 250

All Other Registrants* January 10 – February 13

Full1 Day

$ 350$ 250

Full1 Day

$ 350$ 250

Full1 Day

$ 450$ 350

Late Registration February 14 – March 15

Full1 Day

$ 385$ 275

Full1 Day

$ 385$ 275

Full1 Day

$ 485$ 375

On-site Registration After March 16 Full1 Day

$ 450$ 295

Full1 Day

$ 450$ 295

Full1 Day

$ 550$ 395

Food Events Companion Pass Up to March 16 $ 185 $ 185 $ 185

REGISTER ONLINE by going to www.isgb.org


Registration Form conference registration

Full Five-Day Conference

Early Registration, November 27 – January 9 $350 N/A

General Registration, January 10 – February 13 $350 $450

Late Registration, February 14 – March 15 $385 $485

On-Site Registration, after March 16 $450 $550

Student Member* $185 N/A

One-Day Registration Friday or Sunday Non-Member

Early Registration, November 27 – January 9 $250 N/A

General Registration, January 10 – February 13 $250 $350

Late Registration, February 14 – March 15 $275 $375

On-site Registration, after March 16 $295 $395

Student Member* $ 95 N/A

*Restrictions apply and no exceptions

Conference Registration Total $

Registration for optional events are on first-come, first-confirmed basis

Additional Opening Reception tickets(s) @ $ 45 = $

One-day Registrant Opening Reception ticket @ $ 45 = $

Opening Reception is included with Full

Conference registration. One-day Registrants must

buy a ticket to attend the Opening Reception.

You may purchase additional tickets as needed.

Grand Canyon Skywalk Tour, Tuesday, April 3 @ $ 170 = $

Hoover Dam Tour, Wednesday, April 4 @ $ 95 = $

Neon Boneyard Night Tour, Thursday, April 5 @ $ 79 = $

Neon Boneyard Night Tour, Friday, April 6 @ $ 79 = $

Las Vegas Tour & Mob Museum, Saturday, April 7 @ $ 85 = $

The Gathering Banquet @ $ 45 = $

Food Events Companion Pass @ $ 185 = $

The Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar

Half-table Fee, Full Conference Registrant @ $ 95 = $

Full-table Fee, Full Conference Registrant @ $ 160 = $

Half-table Fee, One-Day Registrant @ $ 175 = $

Full-Table Fee, One-Day Registrant @ $ 320 = $

I understand and agree to comply with all of the foregoing rules and standards of the ISGB Glass,

Beads & Jewelry Bazaar on page 8.

Signature Date

Optional Events Total $

Membership, Conference Registration, Optional Events Total $

Online registration is quick and secure. To register, visit

www.isgb.org.

To register by mail, complete this form. Make a copy for your records

and send the original for processing to ISGB, Attn.: Karyn Sweezy,

304 West Main Street; Suite 2 #114; Avon, CT 06001

membership information

First Name

Last Name

Family Member Name (if attending)

Last Name

Business Name

Mailing Address

City

State

Postal Code

Country

Best Contact Phone

Email

Is this your first Gathering? Yes No

ISGB Membership #

To renew your membership or to become a member of the ISGB,

complete the form below:

Renewal Individual $65 $

New Member Family $85 $

Student $40* $

Professional $110 $

Affiliate $150 $

Corporate $250 $

Lapsed/New Member

Administration fee $10 $

Membership Total $

* copy of valid student ID required

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Member Non-Member

Please visit www.isgb.org for membership informationNote: There is a $10 administration fee for all new or lapsed member applications.

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volunteers! will you help?

I will volunteer up to 2 hours 4 hoursVolunteers will be contacted prior to the conference to set up their schedule.

miscellaneous important details

• Telephone registrations cannot be accepted. Registrations received after March 16, 2018, cannot be processed.

• Payment must accompany your registration. Amounts due, if any, will be collected at on-site check in.

• Refunds will be mailed to attendee or processed via credit card approximately four weeks after the Gathering.

• Please do not send registration materials in a manner that requires a signature for delivery. It will only delay receipt of your registration.

• By attending this conference, you hereby release the ISGB Board of Directors, staff, members, and volunteers from any and all liability for personal injury or property damage that you may suffer or sustain due to negligence or otherwise, in connection with attendance at the Gathering, whether by ingress, egress, or otherwise.

payment $

Make check or money order payable to International Society of Glass Beadmakers. Do

not send cash. To pay using a credit card, fill out the information below:

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workshops

Two Day Torch Workshop

Kathryn Guler $ 395

One Day Workshops

Sabina Boehm, Tuesday $ 200

Sabina Boehm, Wednesday $ 200

Bandhu Dunham $ 200

Jennifer Field $ 200

Pamela Hawkins $ 140

Bronwen Heilman $ 200

Margaret Zinser Hunt $ 200

Floor Kaspers $ 200

Jodie McDougall $ 200

Kristen Frantzen Orr & Jelveh Jaferian $ 200

Andrew Pollack – Tuesday $ 200

Andrew Pollack – Wednesday $ 200

Karen van Staden – International Instructor $ 200

Ann Steenkiste $ 200

Half Day Workshops, Techniques Events, Health & Fitness

Toolbox of Jewelry Skills $ 45

Yoga for Artists with Ross Thackery/ABR $ 15

Workshop Total $

memorabilia

Gathering T-Shirt

Shirts must be picked up at the Gathering. Any shirts not picked up will be sold to someone

else and NO REFUND will be offered. The 2018 shirt is a medium teal with white lettering noting the dates and location of the conference.

Women’s Cut

Men’s Cut

S @ $ 20 = $

M @ $ 20 = $

L @ $ 20 = $

XL @ $ 20 = $

XXL @ $ 20 = $

M @ $ 20 = $

L @ $ 20 = $

XL @ $ 20 = $

XXL @ $ 20 = $

XXXL @ $ 20 = $

Gathering Commemorative BeadThe Gathering XXVI Commemorative Bead (shown on the cover) by Heather Trimlett is available to conference attendees only via pre-order. Beads must be picked up at the Gathering. Any beads not picked up will be sold to someone else and NO REFUND will be offered.

$100 = $

Memorabilia Total $

donation

To the ISGB Scholarship Fund (please enter amount) $

To the ISGB General Fund (please enter amount) $

Memorabilia and Donation Total $

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Over 22,000 conventions are held in Las Vegas every year.

International Society of Glass Beadmakers Gathering 2018 - Las Vegas

2018 ISGB Gathering XXVI Daily ScheduleTuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Board of Directors Planning Session BoardroomApril 3 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Grand Canyon Skywalk Tour Off Site Activity* 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Pre-conference Workshops South Point Hotel 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Board of Directors Board Meeting Boardroom

Wednesday 7:00 am – 8:00 am Pre-registration for Conference Open RegistrationApril 4 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Pre-conference Workshops South Point Hotel 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Half Day Workshops, Technique Events, Health & Fitness South Point Hotel 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hoover Dam Tour Off Site Activity* 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Pre-registration for Conference Open Registration 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Opening Night Reception Outdoor Pool and Bar

Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Check-in and Registration Open RegistrationApril 5 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Fundraising Sales Open Fundraising 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Business Development Seminars South Point Hotel 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm ASGB, Beads of Courage, ISGB 2018 Project South Point Hotel 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Instructors Seminar — Karen Crown South Point Hotel 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Toolbox of Jewelry Skills *NEW for 2018* South Point Hotel 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm First-time Attendee Orientation Brunswick Room 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm General Membership Meeting Brunswick Room 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Lampwork Etc. Get Together South Point Hotel 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Open Evening — ENJOY Las Vegas! Open Evening 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Neon Boneyard Night Tour Off Site Activity*

Friday 7:00 am – 10:00 am Check-in and Registration Open RegistrationApril 6 7:00 am – 10:00 am Fundraising Sales Open Fundraising 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Silent Auction South Point Hotel 8:30 am – 9:00 am Opening Remarks and Address — ISGB President, Susan Richards Brunswick Room Announcement of President’s Collection — Jeri Warhaftig Brunswick Room 9:00 am – 10:00 am Keynote Speaker — Laura Donefer Brunswick Room 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Commercial and Technical Vendors Open Glass Craft Expo Show Floor 10:00 am – 11:00 am Kristen Frantzen Orr & Jelveh Jaferian — Birds of a Feather: Give and Take and Rewards of Collaborating Brunswick Room 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Rashan Jones — Organic Marketing for Makers in a Digital Age Brunswick Room 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch & Glass Craft & Bead Expo Shopping Vito’s and Silverado 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Check-in and Registration Open Registration 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Fundraising Sales Open Fundraising 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Daily Announcements Brunswick Room 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Tom Holland — Monumental Eras in Glass Bead History Brunswick Room 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Panel Discussion — Heather Trimlett, Judy Carlson, Ellie Cesario — “Out of the Box” Sales Opportunites Brunswick Room 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Special Guest Presenter — Kathleen Elliot — Glass Art and the Food We Eat Brunswick Room 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Check-in and Registration Open Registration 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Fundraising Sales Open Fundraising 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar Set Up Exhibit Hall D 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Open Torch Experience featuring Karina Guevin and Cedric Ginart South Point Hotel 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Neon Boneyard Night Tour Off Site Activity* Saturday 6:30 am – 8:00 am The Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar Artist Set Up Exhibit Hall DApril 7 8:00 am – 9:00 am The Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar — Open to Conference Attendees Only Exhibit Hall D 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Check-in and Registration Open Registration 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Fundraising Sales Open Fundraising 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Commercial and Technical Vendors Open Glass Craft Expo Show Floor 9:00 am – 6:00 pm The Glass, Beads & Jewelry Bazaar — Open to the Public Exhibit Hall D 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Las Vegas Tour and Mob Museum Off Site Activity* 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Pre-Banquet Cash Bar Outdoor Pool and Bar 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Gathering Banquet and Entertainment Brunswick Room 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm Hall of Flame Award Presentation Brunswick Room 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Live Auction Brunswick Room

Sunday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Check-in and Registration Open RegistrationApril 8 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Fundraising Sales Open Fundraising 8:45 am – 9:00 am Daily Announcements Brunswick Room 9:00 am – 10:00 am Karen van Staden, International — My Journey with Magic Florals Brunswick Room 10:00 am – 11:00 am Bandhu Dunham — Kinetic Glass Sculpture Brunswick Room 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Commercial and Technical Vendors Open Glass Craft Expo Show Floor 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Bronwen Heilman — 3-D Sculptural Imagery on Glass Brunswick Room 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch & Glass Craft & Bead Expo Shopping Vito’s and Silverado 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm ASGB — Beads of Courage — ISGB Project Brunswick Room 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Margaret Zinser Hunt — Sculpted Monarch Borosilicate Butterfly Brunswick Room 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Rapid Fire Presentations — Heather Behrendt, Polly Toombs, Filip Vogelpohl — Marbles! Brunswick Room 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Conference Closing and Announcements Brunswick Room 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bead Swap and Closing Get Together South Point Hotel

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