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Phineas T Beadd Director National Bead Society
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Default AD-Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival Cleveland, OH December 6-7, 2003

Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival
Cleveland, OH
December 6-7, 2003

Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival
10AM - 5PM Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7
Cuyahoga Fairgrounds - 19000 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Heights, OH From I-71
Exit 235 west on Bagley Rd. approximately 3/4 mile on left. Follow signs.

Over thirty-two vendors from fifteen states with an extraordinary display of
ancient, antique, vintage, and modern handmade beads for sale. Also,
beadmaking demonstrations, identification and appraisals. Admission: $8.00
Saturday $5.00 Sunday BRING THIS LISTING FOR $1 OFF ADMISSION - 12 years old
and under free
For Festival Information, 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com




If I can provide additional information or answer any questions please do
not hesitate to contact me at the below address.


Thanks,




Christopher England
Cathy Finegan
Intergalactic Bead Festivals
International Society Glass Beadmakers
44 Tusculum Heights Dr Ste B
1120 Chester Ave Ste 470
Greeneville, TN 37745
Cleveland, OH 44114
(888) 729-6904
888-742-0242
(423) 638-1651 FAX
www.isgb.org
www.beadshows.com




PRESS RELEASE FOR GREAT LAKES STATES INTERGALACTIC BEAD FESTIVAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
www.beadshows.com/press/index.html
Cleveland, OH The Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival will take
place 10AM-5PM Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. Thirty-two
vendors from fifteen states will show and sell their wares of ancient to
modern beads, bead books, beading supplies, and finished beads, at Cuyahoga
Fairgrounds - 19000 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Heights, OH. From I-71 Exit 235
west on Bagley Rd. approximately 3/4 mile on left. Follow signs. An
interesting mix of history and art, this bead extravaganza will feature over
eighty tables representing the country's finest bead vendors.
The fascination with beads is not a new one. People have been admiring,
wearing, and praying with beads for over forty thousand years. According to
Christopher England, the man behind Intergalactic Bead Shows, "Beads are not
a passing fancy. In fact, in the many years we have been hosting bead shows,
beads have only grown in popularity." When asked why he thought that was,
England's reply was noncommittal. "Perhaps it is because of the satisfaction
that comes from applying time and concentration to a small vial of beads to
create a three-dimensional piece of jewelry or sculpture. Or, it could be
the instant gratification found by stringing a collection of beads into
something unique that you can wear that evening. Maybe it is the inspiration
one gets from seeing other people's creativity come alive. Or, as one who
has attended an Intergalactic Bead Show can tell you, it may simply be the
experience of seeing so many colors, textures, and patterns together in one
arena that lends itself to the bead frenzy. Attending our shows is like
entering a room full of potential." Indeed, this weekend's Great Lakes
States Intergalactic Bead Festival will be the premier place to harness the
potential of antique and modern beads of every size, description, and
material. The festival will also feature local bead artists and shops, some
of who are listed below.
The International Society of Glass Beadmakers, Cleveland, OH, (ISGB)
will be hosting a welcome booth at the festival. Members of the Cleveland
chapter, Hot Rod Glass Beadmakers will display a dazzling array of glass
beads they have created and will be on hand to discuss the society's
activities. For those with the glass beadmaking bug, the ISGB table will be
a rewarding learning experience, as attendees will find experts with answers
to all of their glass and beadmaking questions among the society's
representatives. The ISGB is open to anyone with an interest in beadmaking.
They may be contacted at 888-742-0242 or www.isgb.org .
Janet Wolery, Contemporary Glassworks, Delaware, OH has been creating
beautiful objects from glass for over twenty years. Her specialty is
dichroic glass, which is the fusion of micro-thin layers of metal oxides to
the glass. Because the
transmitted color is different than the reflected color, the glass takes on
an iridescent appearance similar to that found in nature on a fish's scales
or on a dragonfly's wings. Wolery was initially drawn to dichroic glass
because it was unlike anything she had ever seen before. It is this same
magic along with the limitless possibilities of the medium that keeps her
excited about it today. The use of color and geometrical design in her
glasswork sets Wolery apart in her craft, as does her extensive selection of
pieces. She will be offering beads, pendants, cabochons, and her trademark
barrettes.
Artist Elizabeth Chumtong of Saki Silver, Clifton, OH will offer her
custom designed sterling silver toggles and clasps along with a stunning
display of artisan bead jewelry, including just-received new designs for
2003. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Liz met her husband Sak, a master
silversmith, in his home country of Thailand. Together they have partnered
with a studio in Thailand to exclusively produce Liz's designs, giving their
product a consistent high quality and accuracy to design. In addition to the
findings they carry, Saki Silver showcases Sak's own custom jewelry
creations along with commissioned pieces from various independent artists in
Thailand. For the past three years Sak and Liz have been providing the
Cincinnati area with one-of-a-kind treasures at their retail store in
Clifton. They also maintain a full-service website.
What a treat it will be for festival attendees to be able to rub elbows
with the National Bead Society's Glass Beadmaker of the Year for 2004, Beth
Olson, Olson Glass, Kissimmee, FL. Both Beth and her husband "Raybaby"
specialize in murrine beads, which are glass beads that contain an intricate
glass image inside. A murrine is made by first creating the inner image from
a mosaic of glass and next stretching it into a cane. The cane is then
sliced into individual images, which are incorporated into the finished
beads. The Olson's' murrines usually contain a character or animal such as a
panda bear, tiger, toucan, or flower. Glass sculptors for over 20 years,
both Olson's worked for Disneyland in Tokyo, Japan making glass Disney
characters, an experience that is evidenced by their amazing array of tiny
sculpture-like beads in the shape of dragons, fairies and flowers. Attendees
this weekend will be privileged to experience firsthand how Beth's beads are
as delightful and unique as her personality.
Visitors to this weekend's festival are sure to find something to
delight them from the beads ranging from historical to modern, handcrafted
to mass produced, natural materials to the newest in synthetic technology.
Along with beads and bead-making supplies there will be numerous finished
pieces to choose from, including beaded wrist and ankle bracelets, pendants,
necklaces, and earrings. The various artists, vendors, and collectors
brought together by The Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival will
be bringing Cleveland the best selection of beads in the galaxy. Let the
creativity begin!
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--
"IF IT IS GOOD FOR BEADS, IT IS GOOD FOR THE UNIVERSE"
WORLD BEAD DAY September 28, 2003
** The Day To Wear Your Beads ** or join others beaders at an bead event
near you. http://nationalbeadsociety.com/worldbeadday
Visit the pages of the best bead vendors on the Web and the Intergalactic
Bead Shows at http://beadshows.com
SHOW ATTENDEES may contact the below for show newsletter.
CHRISTOPHER ENGLAND
INTERGALACTIC BEAD SHOWS
44 TUSCULUM HEIGHTS DR STE B
GREENEVILLE, TN 37745



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