Everyone set out their tray of beads where they were sitting, and then roamed around to admire everyone else’s beads.
Hand-On Demo - Anodizing Demo by Pat Baker
Niobium & titanium are naturally occurring elements and are hypo-allergenic. They are grey color in their natural states, but can be anodized in a wide array of colors. When anodized, no color is actually added. An electrical current passed through it produces an oxide layer that reflects light and lets you see color. Pat Baker gave us a live demonstration and talk about anodizing niobium & titanium.
Discussion: Approaching Galleries with Cleo Dunsmore
Cleo as a local artist with an avant garde approach to working with galleries. Cleo led a lively and interactive discussion, covering a wide range of topics, from how to establish your wholesale price, to developing a cohesive portfolio. Artists often feel that getting into galleries is torture, but it doesn’t have to be.
Beads of Courage Beads of Courage Coordinator Terry D’Addio announced that between SGBMA and Frederick Hot Glass, we donated a total of 1400 beads last year! She will be collecting donations at every chapter meeting.
Gathering Postcard Project Many thanks go to Sally Stevens for the photography, Dylan Steele for the graphics and Shannon for design and coordination. These heroic volunteers donated many hours of their time to this project and we really appreciate it. Thanks also to the 18 members whose beads are representing the chapter this year.
