Ongoing Challenge No. 9 – Frit Happens

Ongoing Challenge No. 9 – Frit Happens

Ongoing Challenge No. 9 “Frit Happens” By Janie Jones Yes, frit happens. Many of us purchased even MORE frit in 2020, probably a lot more! Now’s the time to show examples by using some of that frit and sharing the results. The bead pictured above was made...
Spotlight on – Sarah Stern

Spotlight on – Sarah Stern

Meet Sarah Stern When Eileen asked me to write about how I got started lampworking I thought – serendipity has defined my life in glass. In 2004 I was at the Highlands Guild Art show in Asheville, where Teresa Brittain was selling her lampwork jewelry. I told...
Karen Crown Polzin – Lentil Soup

Karen Crown Polzin – Lentil Soup

An Evening with Karen Crown-Polzin Lentil Soup! Friday, January 29, 2021      Karen Crown-Polzin will be sharing how she uses a lentil press to make some of her favorite beads for Beads of Courage. One of her favorite shapes to use when creating...
Jeri  Warhaftig – End of Day Bead

Jeri Warhaftig – End of Day Bead

An Afternoon with Jeri Warhaftig End of Day Bead Thursday, January 21, 2021 Jeri Warhaftig is the creator of the puffy mandrel and she also makes amazing chains and etched pendants. Jeri is a “Jill of All Trades” and a master of most of them, and has...
Ann Scherm Baldwin – Iris Bead

Ann Scherm Baldwin – Iris Bead

An Evening with Ann Scherm Baldwin Iris Bead Friday January 15, 2021     Ann Scherm Baldwin (Shermo) is ready to spend some enjoyable time together sharing her knowledge with us, (and hopefully a few laughs!). She is happy to answer questions while showing ...