Welcome

We are the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB).  The purpose of our Chapter is to support glass beadmaking artists in the Mid-Atlantic region.   

In addition to hosting quarterly meetings and demonstrations, we develop educational initiatives such as classes, workshops and field trips.  Our members are a talented and dynamic group of artists.  Go to the Member Gallery page to connect with our members' work.

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                     *****  ATTENTION MEMBERS *****

SGB-MA needs YOU!  We are calling out for all members to submit ideas for future lectures and demos (both hot and cold).

  - Are you interested in sharing your talent or particular skill with others?
  - Do you have space to host an event?

We'd sure love to hear all about it.  Please drop up us an email at midatlanticsgb@gmail.com.
Current News


January 28th & February 28th, 2012
Virginia Firebirds Meeting at Lorton Workhouse Arts Center
Chapter meetings of the newly formed Virginia ISGB Chapter.  Feel free to join in!




February 2012
Columbia Arts Center Exhibit
Nolly is looking into putting together an exhibition of members' work at the gallery the the Columbia Arts Center.  The CAC is our home base, and the staff has been incredibly supportive over the years.  Nolly has asked members to send her photos to be included in the application.  The spring show jury will meet in February.  Click HERE to see CAC Exhibit information.



March 10 & 11, 2012:
SGBMA is on hosting a 2-Day Workshop: Inside Out Intensive with Chad Pitts at the Columbia Arts Center, Columbia, MD
It will be open to beginners and up.  No experience with boro required.  Check back for more details.




March 24, 2012
Beads of Courage Day at Workhouse Art Center, Lorton, VA 
SGBMA is partnering with the new Virginia chapter, the Firebirds, to sponsor a Beads of Courage Play Date on Saturday, March 24, from 9-5 at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center.  Lunch, propane and oxygen will be paid for by SGBMA.  The Firebirds will provide dipped mandrels, and will clean and mail the beads.  All the participants of both chapters have to bring is glass.  Two rooms with torches will be available, and members can come for whatever time works best for them.  Anyone interested in carpooling is welcome to use the yahoo list to make arrangements.  Nolly is looking into having a bead camp at the same location the next day since it is a long drive for some of the members.



April 7, 2012

SGBMA Meeting, Columbia Arts Center, Columbia, MD
Guest speaker will be Barbara Lewis, author of the book, "Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry: a Workshop in Painting with Fire".  She will give a demo, and there will be time for some hands-on activity.  To learn more about Barbara click HERE.
More details to follow.




In the Works...
- Penny Diamanti's Design Class
- Kate Fowle Meleney Workshop (fall)
Stay tuned for details.
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