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DECEMBER 2009 |
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12/7 |
MARGIE DEEB BOOK PRIZE
The Beader's Color
Palette by Margie Deeb has been voted by
the prestigious Library Journal as the BEST HOW-TO CRAFT book of 2009.
This is quite an honor because it is for all craft books not just bead related
volumes. Congratulation Margie. |
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12/7 |
CAITLIN HYDE CLASS
Almost all of the seats in Caitlin Hyde's February class were filled at the
December meeting. Only 3 spaces remain so book quickly before they fill
up. Caitlin makes the most interesting beads and Marcy Lamberson said she
is a fantastic teacher.
Click here for more info and to see the types of beads she will be teaching.
Web Mama is signed up and can't wait. |
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12/7 |
OPEN TORCH AT FLAMETREE
FlameTree Glass in Roswell is hosting a free open torch afternoon on Wed Dec
23 Noon - 6:00. Get your Christmas shopping done early so you can go
and play at FlameTree. FlameTree is also having a sale on bead, bottles,
goblets, paperweights and other glassware during the month of December.
For more information on both, go to their website at
www.flametreeglass.com |
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12/7 |
DRESS DOWN FOR THE KIDS
Margo Knight sponsored a fund raiser at her office for Beads of Courage.
For a contribution to the cause, staff member in her legal firm could dress down
for a day. She raised over $700 for BOC. Wow! |
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12/7 |
MURRINI FUND RAISER
Stephanie White raffled off one of her complex murrini chips and raised
$165 for Beads of Courage. Stephanie also made 35 Red and Green
Christmas beads for the BOC staff nurses. Thank you Steffi for all you do. |
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12/7 |
BOC BEAD-A-THON The Beads
of Courage Beadathon at Beads by Design in November netted 165 beads for
the BOC children. Thanks to everyone who contributed |
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12/7 |
ARTIST OPEN HOUSE Brian
Renoud and Becky Sizemore will be selling their beads, pendants and
jewelry at siye-hglass 2480 Memorial Drive Atlanta GA 30317 on Sat Dec
12 10-6 and Sun Dec 13 11-5. Six other glass artists are also
participating. |
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12/7 |
ROMA CREATIONS A new
bead store has opened on Peachtree Industrial Blvd in Suwanee, GA.
Click here for
more info. |
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12/6 |
ALL MEMBER SHOW
At the November
meeting, members were invited to bring their beads and jewelry for display.
We've just put some photos up from that meeting.
Click here to see beads made by Margo
Knight,Brian Renoud, Andrew Lunde, Maureen Lovell, Joan Houghton Theall, Gerry &
Stephanie White. Camille & Robert Simmons, Martha Fuerst and Linda Edmunds or
use the Scrapbook button on the right. |
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12/1 |
*** RESULTS MEMBER SURVEY
The SF Member survey was conducted in October 2009 and was sent to current 2009-2010 members and past members of Southern Flames. 62 people completed the survey 53 of which are current members.
Those of you who have experience with surveys, know that the response rate was
phenomenal.
So thank you to all who responded but most especially to our SF Secretary
Maureen Lovell who conceived, developed and compile it.The survey was
conceived, developed and compile by SF Secretary Maureen Lovell
Click here
to read the results. |
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12/1 |
CYNTHIA RUTLEDGE AT BBD
To those of you who bead as well as make beads, well know beading artist Cynthia
Rutledge will be teaching classes and having a trunk show at Beads by Design.
The trunk show will be on Sat Dec 12 at 5-7 PM. For the class
schedule and to see the class projects check the
Beads by Design Website or call (770)425-3909.
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12/1 |
CHATTAHOOCHIE FESTIVAL
Marcy Lamberson will have a booth at the Chattahoochie's Back to
Nature Holiday Market and Festival on SAT DEC 5 10 AM-4PM.
Forty vendors, scavenger hunt, crafts and face painting for the kids, music,
coffee and hot chocolate. Sounds like fun and a good place for
Christmas shopping. At the Chattahoochie Nature Center. |
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NOVEMBER 2009 |
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11/28 |
CAITLIN HYDE CLASS
LOTTERY We are excited to announce that Caitlin Hyde will be teaching
2 classes at Southern Flames in February 18-19 & 20-21. The
lottery for this class will be at the Holiday Party - Dec 5 Meeting.
Click here for
Class Details and
Lottery Forms. And check out
Caitlin's Web site
- her beads are extraordinary. If you cannot come to the Dec 5 meeting, your
check for $350 must be received by Dec 4. |
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11/28 |
RESOURCE CENTER UPDATED
Karen Barefield has sent us an updated list of items available for
borrowing in our Resource Center and we have added the new books, videos,
demo tapes, presses, tools and magazines to the list we keep on the website.
To see what is available click here or
use the "Resource Center" button to the right. |
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11/17 |
BEADS OF COURAGE
BEAD-A-THON During Beads by Design Open House - See
dates/hours listed below No need to sign up for a
specific time, just come when you can. Please bring any tools you want to
use. Some glass will be provided but if you want to use specific colors,
feel free to bring your own. Mandrels will be provided.
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11/12 |
OPEN HOUSE: The
hours for the Beads by Design Open House are:
- Friday Nov 20:
6p.m.-10p.m.
- Saturday Nov 21: 11-6p.m.
- Sunday Nov 22:
1p.m.-5p.m.
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11/12 |
NEW YEARS BEADING RETREAT
Sylvie Lansdowne is offering an amazing beading retreat during the New
Year's weekend.
Click here to get all the details.
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11/11 |
NEW SCRAPBOOK PHOTOS
Check out the new photos in the SF Scrapbook.
Click here to see the photos Fred Fuerst took of Heather
Trimlett's demo. Then for some more eye candy, look at the beautiful
photos that Marcy Lamberson took of Heather's classes and beads by
clicking here. |
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11/10 |
BEADS OF COURAGE WEEKEND
Beads by Design will be hosting a Beads of Courage Bead-a-Thon
during their open house the weekend of Nov 20 - 22. We will post the hours
that the torches will be open as soon as we the info is available.
And by the way, the entire complex is usually open during that weekend.
While you are there you might want to visit some of the other fascinating
workshops in the building. The Web Mama did it last year and found it
totally amazing - all sorts of unexpected artisans work in the studios
contiguous to BBD.
So make some beads for the BOC kids and then treat yourself to a tour. |
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11/10 |
BEADS BY DESIGN SALE
Beads by Design has just got in a large selection of gemstones and pearls and
has some really good deals e.g. $5.00 strand for many gemstones; 50% off
cube shell strands ($2.50) and half price Sterling Silver charm bracelets
($9.00). Making a charm bracelet is a great way to use small beads you
have collected from other beadmakers and they make very special gifts if you mix
your own beads with a silver charm or two. Take a look at the
sale
items on the BBD Website. |
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11/10 |
BEADS BY DESIGN CLASSES
The schedule for beading classes and wire wrapping classes to be offered at
Beads by Design in Nov and Dec is now posted on their website. Click here
for
November or
December classes. |
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11/10 |
SF SURVEY RESULTS
Maureen Lovell has tabulated the survey sent out to Southern Flames members
and will be summarizing it for us. There was a 71% return rate for
the survey which anyone who has distributed surveys knows is more than fabulous.
So thank you members for responding and thank you Maureen for all the work that
goes into a project like this. |
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11/10 |
BEAD AND BUTTON SHOW
Cristie Prince has been selected to teach a class a this Spring's Bead
and Button Show. Way to go Cristie!!! When the class schedule is
posted (probably in January) we will add a link so you can see what Cristie is
teaching. |
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11/10 |
XMAS BOBBLE HEADS Marcy
Lamberson will be teaching "Santa and Christmas Elf Bobbleheads" at
FlameTreee Glass in Roswell, GA on November 14.
Click here for details and to register. And speaking of Marcy, did you know
that she won first prize in FlameTree's Halloween Bead and Sculpture Contest - a
Phantom torch!!!! Well deserved - her entry was technically difficult,
visually pleasing and as usual, Marcy-whimisical. |
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11/10 |
FROM HEATHER TRIMLETT It
seems Heather Trimlett enjoyed her visit and classes at Southern Flames as much
we enjoyed having her (well maybe not as much because she is a really terrific
instructor). She sent this note and asked Margo to forward it to the
membership. Hello Southern Flames,
"It was a delight to teach for your group. I am always treated with great
southern hospitality and it is appreciated! I also appreciate your faith in me
as a teacher and your generous support of my work.I would love to come back and
teach for you whenever you like! Sincerely, Heather Trimlett
beads@heathertrimlett.com
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OCTOBER 2009 |
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10/16 |
BEAD & BUTTON 2010
Cristie Price has been asked to teach seven beading classes at next
years prestigious Bead and Button show. Congratulations Cristie! |
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10/16 |
SELL YOUR BEADS 11/8
Start getting ready for November Meeting All Member Show. It is on Wed
11/8 and you will be able to display and/or sell your beads and jewelry. |
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10/16 |
SELL YOUR BEADS 11/20
Hammond Glenn Senior Community Center are are putting together a Shopping Day on
Friday, November 20th from noon to 4 pm, for residents (and other folks)
that will be advertised around Sandy Springs. If you would like to set up a
table there, the fee is a $10.00 donation. That's it. You can keep
all proceeds from any sales. If you are interested call Lynn Piacentini at
404-256-6300 or contact her via email at:
hammondglen@yahoo.com.
Deadline: She needs folks to sign up by October 26th. |
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10/16 |
BROOKHAVEN ARTS FESTIVAL
Diane Kovacs and Donna Myrick will have a
booth at the Brookhaven Arts Festival Sat Oct 17th, 10-6 and Sunday Oct
18th, 12-6 behind the Brookhaven Marta station.For more info and
directions go to:
http://www.brookhavenartsalliance.com/baf/bafMain.html |
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10/16 |
MURRINI
RAFFLE for BOC To help raise the money needed to provide O2 for
the Beads of Courage days to be held during the BEADS by Design open house in
November 20-22, Stephanie White will be raffling off one of her hand made
murrine (a large cat head; Tickets are $2.00 each and can be purchased at our
October Meeting or from the staff at Beads by Design. The drawing will be
during or just after the October 24 meeting. |
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10/16 |
XMAS BOBBLEHEADS
Marcy Lamberson will be teaching “Santa and Christmas Elf Bobbleheads” at
FlameTree Glass in Roswell Georgia on November 14th. Got to
www.flametreeglass.com for more details and to register. |
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10/3 |
NORCROSS ART FEST This
weekend Oct 3-4, Diane Kovach and Donna Myrick will have at the
Norcross Art Fest in downtown Norcross. For more information and
directions go to
http://www.norcrossartfest.com/.
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10/3 |
SEPTEMBER MEETING PHOTOS
Lance McRorie, who can do about anything, with any type of class made a
crystal frog for us at the September Meeting and Fred Fuerst sent us some
photos of the demo.
Click here to see them. Thank you Lance and Thank you Fred. |
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SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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9/29 |
FLOOD/PHOTOS Many of
you know that Diane Kovach's basement and garage were flooded during the
major rainstorms this month. This flood is particularly hard on Diane
because her studio, teaching facility and class are located in this area of her
house and she doesn't have flood insurance because she is not in a flood plain.
If you are interested in seeing some photos of the damage done,
click here.
It may prompt you to get flood insurance if you do not already have it
Many have been over at Diane's helping her to clean up and dry out. If you
would like to help Diane or make a contribution to her recovery fund, here is
her phone number
(404-314-3615)
and email address diane@dkdesigns.biz
If you want her home address contact Diane or the
Web Mama |
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9/29 |
ALL MEMBER SHOW At our November
Meeting we will invite members to bring their beads and glass bead jewelry for
show and sell. No jury; no entry fee - open to all members. More
details soon. Start getting ready now! |
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9/29 |
HALLOWEEN CONTEST
FlameTree Glass is sponsoring it Annual Halloween Glass Bead and Sculture
Contest. The prizes are torches!!!!!
Click her to read all the details. |
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9/29 |
SF ONLINE
SURVEY Maureen Lovell has put together an online survey
to find out what Southern Flames members want from the organization. It
only takes few minutes to complete and all members should have received a copy
in via email. If you didn't receive one or misplaced it before you
responded, let Maureen know by sending a note to her at
southern.flames@gmail.com |
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9/29 |
OCT NOV CLASSES AT BBD
Listings for classes to be offered in October and November are now available on
the Beads by Design Web site.
Click here
to see them. The photos of the projects are beautiful and a
BEGINNING SOLDERING all day workshop is being
offered by Gerry White for the first time.. |
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9/16 |
HEATHER TRIMLETT MARBLE BEADS
There are still a couple of openings for Heather Trimlett's class on Marble
Beadmaking
Click here for more info or get in touch with
Margo Knight. Heather is
one of the Lampworking community's best teachers. |
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9/16 |
BEAD SHOWS THIS WEEKEND
(9/19-20) Two shows with beads to check out this weekend and Diane
Kovach and Donna Myrick will be at both of them! Click on the
show name for more info.:
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9/16 |
NEW PHOTOS SF CoPres
Andrew Lunde has sent us two smashing photo albums that you will really
enjoy looking at. You can access them from here or from the SF Scrapbook
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Photos from Beads of Courage Day, Lots of great photos of SF members
making beads and of the wonderful FlameTree Glass studio. But who is
he dude with the blue mohawk??? and were his
beads as fabulous as his haircut.
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More Photos from the Gathering This album includes lots of yummy
bead photos (you will recognize work of lots of well know beadmakers.) It
also includes photos of some new tools introduced at the Gahtering. At
the end of the album are photos from our August Meeting where Suzanne
Pattrerson discussed her experiences there.
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9/8 |
GATHERING BAZAAR & EXHIBIT PHOTOS
The Web Mama also took photos at the Gathering - at the Bead
Bazaar and at the Coconut Grove Gallery where the Convergence Exhibit was
displayed. Click here to
see them. |
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9/8 |
BEADS of COURAGE DAY
On August 22 FlameTree Glass hosted an all day beadmaking session
for the BOC kids. About 15-20 beadmakers made 145 beads.
Click
here to see a photo. |
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9/8 |
10,000 BEADS
Beads of Courage has a brand
new website. And our own Lillie Bavendam is recognized on it
for contributing more than 10,000 beads to the BOC program. Bravo, Lillie! |
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9/8 |
YELLOW DAISY FESTIVAL C06
Donna Myrick and her sister Diane Kovach will have a booth at this
year's Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain. The fair is the weekend of
Sept 10,11,12,13 (Thurs - Sunday) and you can find more information by
clicking here. The booth is located in Section C #06 under the name
DAUGHTER DOG BEADS.COM. |
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AUGUST 2009 |
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8/30 |
LOST EYEWARE
FlameTree glass has a pair of large eyewear that was left during the Beads
of Courage day at FlameTree. If they are yours call Maureen McRorie at
678-795-1702 |
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8/21 |
MORE GATHERING PHOTOS
Fred and Martha Fuerst also sent us photos from the Gathering which we have
put in the SF Scrapbook. Click here
to see them. There is one more set of photos that will go up in the
next few days so check back. |
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8/21 |
BOBBLEHEAD WORKSHOP
Marcy Lamberson will be teaching a workshop at FlameTree Glass in
November called Santa
and Christmas
Elf Bobbleheads.
Click here for details. |
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8/21 |
MEMBER GALLERY GROWS
We have just added bead photos by Donna Myrick,Diane Kovach, obert Simmons,Lillie
Bavendam, Bonnie Anderson and Kim Colfer to the
gallery. |
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8/20 |
MEMBER GALLERY - ADDITIONS &
DELETIONS The Web Mama is in the process of updating the Member
Gallery. If you contributed to the postcard and would like that photo
in the Gallery just send the .CMYK file to
linda@lilysteelebeads.com
with any business info that you want with it. We already have
new photos up from Kelley Wenzel, Maureen Lovell, Marcy Lamberson, Kristy
Nijenkamp and Linda Edmunds. If you did not have a photo on the postcard
but would like a picture of your bead in the gallery, just send any jpeg
file. Click here to go to the Member
Gallery. ( Note: If you have a photo up and you
have not paid your 2009 SF dues, the existing photo and entry
will be deleted in the next week or so.) |
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8/20 |
GATHERING PHOTOS
- A number of SF members have shared their Gathering Photos and we have just
put the first set up. They were taken by Joan Houghton-Theall.
Thank you Joan. If you would like to see them,
click here. If you have photos
to share send them to the Web Mama. And remember to check back to see
more photos in the next week or so. |
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8/19 |
HEATHER TRIMLETT CLASS
There are still a couple of open spaces in the two Heather Trimlett classes.
If you want to secure a space before the classes are open to the public get
in touch with
Margo Knight. For more class information and registration forms,
click here. Note price per class for SF members is 325.00 For non
members the price per class is 350. |
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SF TEACHER UPDATE
Becky Sizemore, co-president of SF is now teaching individual classes in her Home Studio
in Atlanta. Click here for
more information. |
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8/19 |
DAUGHTER DOG BEADS!
SF member Donna Myrick has a new website
www.daughterdogbeads.com Check out the website and Donna's beads.
Both are adorable! Donna (who is the sister of Diane Kovach)
also has an Etsy shop which you can access from her website.
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8/19 |
MARKETING WORKSHOP
The Atlanta Glass Art
Guild is extending an invitation to the Southern Flames members to attend a
workshop on Marketing Your Art for the same price they are charging their
own members.
"Marketing Your Arts
is an interactive workshop. It is designed to help artists and
related organizations develop a marketing perspective, define their market,
understand how to package their message, and get them in front of
prospective clients. The presenters work with participants on the
fundamentals: crafting a message that helps customers understand the
artist's work, components of successful press releases, useful resources to
make marketing a little easier, and understanding all the opportunities
available to get the word out."
The workshop will be held on Sunday
Sept 20th 1-4 PM at The Spruill Center in Dunwoody - Room #4.
Cost is $20. For more details and the registration form contact
Joy Hafner by phone at 404 257-9428 or by email
joysclay@bellsouth.net. |
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8/18 |
REMINDER BOC DAY SAT
8/22 At FlameTree Glass, noon to 6 PM. No appointment
necessary. Bring tools and glasses. Glass will be provided.
For directions go to
http://www.flametreeglass.com/ |
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8/18 |
GATHERING TIPS by SUZANNE
Suzanne Patterson attended the 2009 ISGB Gathering as our SF Scholarship
representative and as such was did a good bit of work at the meeting. She
was able to give SF members and interesting perspective in the presentation she
gave at the August meeting. Margo Knight had this to say about Suzanne's
presentation
" You did a really great job of
painting the total picture, and telegraphing your excitement. I think you were
able to make it a lot more real for people who've never had the chance to be
there. That's something that's been missing from the after-Gathering meetings
in the past. It's one thing to see all the goodies people bring back, but you
were able to convey how much more the experience is than that!
As part of her
presentation, Suzanne put together some miscellaneous but very helpful technical
tips which she sent us to post. Click here to
go to our Tips and Techniques section and select Suzannes 2009 Gathering Tips.
It is the top entry. |
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8/5 |
HEATHER TRIMLETT CLASS & FORMS
Detailed
information and forms are now available here for the Heather Trimlett class
lottery. There are two different classes - Marbles on October 22-23 &
Advanced Beadmaking on October 24-25. Each class is $325 for
members - $650 if you want to take both. If you cannot attend the Meeting,
checks and completed forms are due to Martha Fuerst by Aug 14.
Any questions contact Margo Knight. |
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8/4 |
GATHERING PRESENTATION
In addition to sharing our beads, tools and other goodies that we have been
brought back from the Gathering, Suzanne Patterson who won the SF
scholarship to the Gathering will make a special presentation about her
experience attending the conference as a scholarship holder. Her
remarks may start you thinking about applying for a scholarship yourself. |
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8/4 |
HEATHER TRIMLETT CLASS LOTTERY
Information and form about the Heather Trimlett classes in October
will be sent out shortly. They will also be available on the web before
the Aug 15 meeting. If you need the information immediately, email
Margo
Knight at margo.knight@alston.com. The lottery for
the class will be at the August meeting. |
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8/4 |
BEADS OF COURAGE DAY
Mark your calendars. FlameTree Glass will be hosting
open torches for making Beads of Courage on August 22 Noon to 6PM.
No appointment necessary - just bring your favorite tools, and your safety
glasses. Glass and mandrels will be provided. Go to the
FlameTree website
for more information and location. |
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8/2 |
GARAGE SALE PHOTOS
Check out the SF Scrapbook
to see photos from our Annual Garage Sale.
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JULY
2009 |
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7/21 |
THE ISGB BEAD The Summer
issue of the ISGB The Glass Bead is out. Don't miss the article by
Marcy Lamberson on the spectacular beads of past ISGB President Sara
Sally LaGrand. And there is also a photo of the bead that Marcy has in the
Perspectives exhibit. The publication gets better with each new issue. |
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7/21 |
BBD CLASS SCHEDULE
Beads by Design has just posted their class schedule for August and
September and it includes Metal Clay, Macrame, Kumihimo, wire work, pearl
knotting and more.
Click here
to go to their Website and then click on Aug or Sept to see the schedule as well as photos of the individual projects. |
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7/21 |
CRYSTAL BEAD KITS
Cristie Prince, our Meeting Coordinator is both a lampworker and a beader
who you may have noticed wears some beautiful crystal bracelets and necklaces.
She now has has some beautiful, sparkling beading kits available on the
Buy the Kit website.
Click here
to take a look |
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7/21 |
POSTCARD A SMASH!
Many many thanks to Shannon Brickey, Kristy Nijenkamp and Cristie Prince
for the the fabulous job they did to photograph, produce and distribute the 2009
Southern Flames Postcard. It is superb and as soon as we get a copy of the
photo file, it will be posted on our Home Page. |
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7/14 |
FRABEL AWARDS - July
17 Maureen McRorie of Flame Tree Glass will be receiving a prestigious Frabel award. Southern Flames members are invited to attend the reception
and presentation on July 17 at 6:30-9:30 PM at the
Frabel Studio &
Gallery. 689-695 Antone St NW. Atlanta GA 30318
(404-351-9794) Please RSVP
rsvp@frabelfoundation.org
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7/14 |
GARAGE SALE FORMS
Click here to display and print
the forms for the Garage Sale. One form per item. |
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7/14 |
ONLY BEADS - NEW STORE A
new bead store - Only Beads - has opened in the City of Atlanta on Spring
Street - wholesale prices.
Click here for
address, phone and website and suggest you call to see if you need a
business license to make purchases. |
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7/14 |
2009 GATHERING
POSTCARD See it at the July Meeting and if you have a Bead on it,
you will be getting some from Cristie Prince. |
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7/14 |
BOC DAY IN AUGUST
Mark your calendars Sat Aug 22 - a day at FlameTree Glass to make beads
for the Beads of Courage kids. More information as we get closer to the
date.
JUNE
2009 |
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6/24 |
A CRYSTAL PALACE SMASH The
Web Mama wasn't able to attend Don Lillie's lecture on the Crystal Palace
but every single person she has talked to who was at the meeting told us it
fascinating - one of the best programs we have had at Southern Flames. It
was also unanimous that Don is amazing. Fred Fuerst took some
photos at the presentation and they are in our scrapbook.
Click here to see them |
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6/24 |
TUTORIAL/E-BOOK ON REACTIVE GLASS
Julie Ferguson (FergieBeads) who taught a wonderful class for SF on
Reactive Silver glass has just written a terrific tutorial/Ebook on the subject.
People who took the class received a copy to supplement what they learned in
class. If you are interested in working with this new, beautiful but
tricky silver glass you may want to treat yourself a copy. It is available
from Julie's Etsy Shop.
Click here for more information and/or to purchase a copy. |
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6/24 |
GREET NANCY STONE
Nancy Stone is our new Southern Flames Greeter and we now have a lovely
photo of her. Click here
to see it and thank you to Fred Fuerst for taking it. |
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6/17 |
SCULPT & SMILE WITH MARCY
Marcy Lamberson still has a couple of places left in the Beadmaking class
she is giving at the Gathering. For details check out
Marcy's blog
or send her an email at
studiomarcy@gmail.com or look in your Gathering Catalog or
online version. (Go to page 16) She gave a similar class at Southern Flames
and it was wonderful |
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6/16 |
GARAGE SALE & SWAP
We will hold our annual garage sale & swap at our July Meeting.
So start collecting your glass related items -
tools, rods, frit, books, tapes, DVD's, powders, beads, jewelry, display
stands, etc - to bring to the meeting to sell or swap for something new and
fabulous. For each item that you bring please complete a copy of the
attached form and if you plan to sell rather than swap - bring some change.
Click here to print the form and remember one form for each item!!! |
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6/16 |
DOWN THE STREET BEAD
SHOW The Down the Street Bead Show will be this weekend June 20, 21
at the Galleria. Dads get in for free! DK Designs (Diane Kovach and
Donna Myrick) will be there. Lots of classes. Click here to for
more information and for a
$1.00 Coupon. |
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6/11 |
WELCOME
OUR GREETER Nancy Stone has volunteered to be our new SF
Greeter. She will put out our badges, collect them after the meeting, keep
the sign-in sheet and most important, help our new members and visitors to feel
welcome. Thank you Nancy!! |
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6/11 |
TORCH TIME RENTAL $6
After keeping the rate for torch rental the same for more than 5 years,
Southern Flames is having to raise the hourly rate by $1.00 per hour.
Because of increased O2 and Propane cost, the charge for using SF torches is now
$6.00. For more information about our
Torch Rental polices and procedures, click here
or on the Torch Rental button on the right. |
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6/11 |
ART BAR B QUE
Diane Kovach and Donna Myrick will be demoing glass beadmaking and
selling their beads at the 2nd Annual Art Bar B Que in Avondale Estates,
Saturday June 13th 10 AM - 6 PM. The exact address is
2846 Franklin St. Avondale Estates GA 30002 |
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MAY
2009 |
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5/29 |
MAY MEETING PHOTOS
Fred Fuerst took photos at our May Meeting of the demo by Robert
Simmons of a Wearable Butterfly Bead. Click
here to see them. |
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5/29 |
ISGB SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Suzanne Patterson was awarded the Southern Flames ISGB Gathering
Scholarship by the ISGB selection committee. Congratulations, Suzanne! |
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5/28 |
WEARABLE BUTTERFLY
TUTORIAL Robert Simpson
sent us a step by step tutorial for making the copper leaf and enamel butterfly
bead that he demoed at the at the May meeting. It is listed on the Tips
and Techniques section.
Click here to check it
out.
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5/16 |
JULIE FERGUSON BEAD
Fred Fuerst took some exquisite pictures of a bead he and Martha
purchased When the Web Mama asked what kind of glass was used,
Martha Fuerst wrote to Julie and we have added the description to the
photo.
Click here, then scroll down a bit to read it. If you are
interested in seeing more of Julie's work as well as to read some tips about
using silver glass, go to her website
www.fergiebeads.com
We have also added it to the Links page. |
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5/16 |
GREETER NEEDED Maureen
Lovell did a superb job of greeting SF members and guests and making sure
they all had name tags. at our meetings last year. But this year Maureen
is on the Board as Secretary so SF is looking for a new Greeter. The job
consists of 1) welcoming members and especially new members /and or potential
members who may not know anyone. 2) passing out Name Tags to everyone and then
collecting them at the end of the meeting. If you are interested in
helping out this way please send an email to one of our co presidents -
Andrew Lunde or
Becky Sizemore |
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5/16 |
BOARD PHOTOS Photos of the
2009-2010 SF Board Members are up.
Click here to see them. |
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5/13 |
SPRING FLING The
7th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling will be held this Saturday, May 16 from 10
AM to 7PM in Kirkwood's Bessie Branham Park. Diane Kovach and
Donna Myrick will have a booth there so stop by and see them.
For more information and directions
click here. |
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5/13 |
FRED FUERST
PHOTOS Photos from Julie Ferguson's class and demo are now in
our scrapbook. Lots of photos of her beads but the most spectacular are
the ones that Fred Fuerst took of a bead purchased by Martha Fuerst.
Click here to see all the photos. |
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5/5 |
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership dues for Southern Flames 2009-2010 fiscal year are
now due. You
can send a check for 25.00 to our Treasurer or for a small service fee use PayPal to pay online. Click here for more
information about these options. |
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5/5 |
ELIJAY BEAD STORE Kathy
Benson has opened a new bead store in Elijay. It's name is Jumping
Mouse Beads and it is open Thurs-Sun.
Click here
for address, phone and hours, Also Kathy says she is looking for
instructors in kumihimo, metallic clay and fusing. |
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5/5 |
BBD MAY CLASSES The May
schedule for beading classes at Beads by Design has been posted on their Web
Site.
Click here
to see the schedule as well as photos of the individual projects. |
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APRIL 2009 |
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4/28 |
WEBSITE DOWNTIME
Over the next couple of weeks, the Web Mama will be moving the SF Website to
a new ISP host which will result in about a 75% saving per year.
During this time there may be some downtime and no updates. Please be
patient and we will let you know when we are done - hopefully by early
May. |
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4/28 |
2009-10 SF BOARD
Congratulations to the new and returning Southern Flames Board members who
will assume their 2009-2010 positions on May 1.
Co-presidents: Andrew Lunde and Becky Sizemore, Vice
President: Suzanne Patterson, Treasurer: Martha Fuerst Secretary: Maureen
Lovell, Meeting Coordinator: Cristie Prince and Event Coordinator: Margo
Knight And thank you to our to our outgoing
co-president Diane Kovach who has done a
magnificent job over the past two years We are all going to
miss your presence on the Board and your many, many contributions to our
group. |
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4/16 |
BALLOT SF BOARD
Voting for the 2009-20010 Southern Flames Board will take place at the April
25th Meeting.
Click
here to see the slate and the
requirements for voting.
If you cannot attend the meeting you can copy the slate, X the suggested
candidates, or write in alternates and send the completed ballot to Becky
Sizemore. Her email address is on the ballot.
Deadline for email ballots is Noon on April 25. |
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4/15 |
DOGWOOD
FESTIVAL: This weekend the Dogwood Festival (April 17,18,19)
will be held in Piedmont Park. Artists, photographers and artisans come
from all over the country to display and sell their wares.
Dogwood
Festival Info |
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4/15 |
INMAN PARK FESTIVAL
Next Weekend, April 27-28 is the Inman Park Festival - which has a
wonderful funny parade, great arts and crafts, and a usually interesting House
Tour. Most important, the Inman Festival will have a Diane Kovach
and Donna Myrick booth. Don't forget to stop by and say Hello. They
have a new display and many new items.
Inman Park Festival
Info |
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4/14 |
TORCH FLAME OFF & BOC
Robert Simmons has sent us a photos from the SF Torch Flame Off as well
as a picture of the contributed beads.. In addition there is a photo of
some beads made for a special little girl whose last name is Moon who wanted a
purple bead with a yellow moon on it.
Click here to see the photos in the
SF Scrapbook. |
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4/15 |
BUTTERFLY MURRINI
Robert Simmons uses an MK Diamond Product saw and blades for murrini
cutting and sent them photos of the work he does for BOC using the saws.
They liked the photos so much they put them up on the Website with a link to SF
and BOC. To see Robert's photos,
click here. If you are interested in purchasing a saw, you might want
to check out their
web site |
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4/12 |
CONVERGENCE CONGRATULATIONS
to Stephanie White and Gerry White - one of their lampwork-beaded
jewelry entries was chosen for the Convergence Exhibit to be featured at the
Bead & Button Show and at the ISGB Gathering. |
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4/3 |
JEWELRY GIFT BEADS & BEADING SHOW
Sat & Sun April 4 & 5 (10 AM-5PM) at the DoubleTree Hotel,
1075 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell. If you go make sure to visit Diane
Kovach and Donna Myrick's booth. For more info cal
770-739-0057. |
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4/3 |
DOUBLE HELIX GLASSWORKS
Double Helix Glassworks has contributed a selection of silver glass for Julie
Ferguson's class later this month. Thank you, Double Helix - we will add
your website
to our Links page. |
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MARCH 2009 |
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3/30 |
JEAN BARUCH &
BEADS OF COURAGE Southern Flames was honored to have Jean
Baruch, founder of Beads of Courage, attend our March Board Meeting.
She was in Atlanta to meet with Robert Simmons who will assume the role
of National Director of Bead Donations for BOC and to visit the Children's
Healthcare of Atlanta program to which many of us have contributed beads.
It was amazing to meet her and to hear her speak about the program at our Board
meeting. Robert, who spent the whole day with Jean has written a summary
of day.
Click here to read it. |
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3/29 |
POSTCARD BEADS
May 20 is the deadline for submission of a bead for the 2009 SF
Postcard You can bring your bead to the April or May meeting and give it
to Cristie Prince or drop it off with a
completed form in the labeled box at
Beads by Design. |
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3/29 |
BBD APRIL CLASSES Beads
by Design offers a series of Beading Classes and the April schedule
has just been posted.
Click here
to see the schedule as well as photos of the individual projects. |
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3/29 |
BEADING RETREAT
Cristie Prince teaches Beading classes as well as glass beadmaking.
This May (May 1-3) she is co-hosting a beading retreat in Cartersville GA.
Click here to read more about the retreat and to find out how to register. |
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3/29 |
FLAMETREE SUMMER WORKSHOPS
FlameTree Glass is hosting a slew of workshops and classes this spring and
summer.
Click here to see a complete list and then call FlameTree for additional
info or go to their Website to
register. |
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3/10 |
CLASS & MEETING PHOTOS
Photos taken by Fred Fuerst of Marcy Lamberson's Butterfly Demo at
the March meeting are now available in the scrapbook. We also have lots of
photos posted of Marcy' beads and those that the students in the two classes
made. Click here
to see them. And don't forget to check out the
Studio
Marcy Blog It is updated every day and has an
amazing collection of tips, tutorials, links and general information
about tools, business, contests, etc.
Click
here to check it out. |
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3/10 |
WEARABLE BUTTERFLIES
Jean Baruch from Beads of Courage came to the March Board Meeting and one
of the things she mentioned is that parents who receive Butterflies after a
child's death often like to wear them. She asked if we could make some
butterflies that are less fragile and suited to be worn as a pendant. Both
of the Butterflies that Marcy Lamberson made at her demo (look at the
photos in the Scrapbook) would be suitable. And Robert Simmons is
putting together instructions for another wearable Butterfly option. |
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3/10 |
2 SHOWS AT COBB GALLERIA
The Cobb Galleria will host the Down The Street Bead Show this weekend -
Sat and Sun March 14&15. Diane Kovach and Donna Myrick
will have a booth there. For more info and a $1.00 off admission coupon go to:
http://www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com/#atlanta Also this weekend at the
Cobb Galleria on Fri Sat &Sun (13-15) is the
American Craft Council
Show. |
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3/10 |
LOREN STUMP and KIM FIELDS AT
FLAMETREE
There are still a few seats left for the Loren Stump Level 1 April 7-11
Workshop at FlameTree glass.
Click here for more information
about Loren's class. In August, Kim Fields will be teaching a Flowers and Birds
class at Flametree. Call them
678-795-1702 to
or
click here for more info about Kim's class and to see a sample of her work. |
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FEB
2009 |
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2/24 |
JULIE FERGUSON CLASS ADDED.
Because of the demand for Julie Ferguson's class on Reactive glass, a
second 2 day class was added for Thurs/Fri April 23/24. It is
almost filled too so if you are interested in learning to work with
Silver Glass, sign up and send your check to Martha Fuest immediately.
As of 2/24 only 2 spots are left.
Click here for more
information about the class, about
Julie and her beads,
and for the
Registration Form |
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2/24 |
THE GREAT SOUTHERN TORCH FACE
OFF
Prior to our March Meeting on
Sat 3/21, starting at 3PM, Southern Flames offers you a
rare opportunity to truly get an apples-to-apples comparison of all the
torches that are available claiming to be designed for use on O2
concentrators. We are providing an extended meeting day with a variety of
torches to play on and information about O2 concentrators. In order to give
you the best possible comparison, we are setting up 2 of each of the
following type of torches with one on an O2 concentrator and one on
bottled O2.
Nortel Minor (for comparison sake)
Nortel Mega-Minor
GTT Cricket
Bethlehem Minnow
Carslile Mini-CC
We will also have information on concentrators and the advantages and
disadvantages of them over bottled oxygen as well as discussion about the
use of Natural Gas for lampworking. A supply of glass will be
available for those who wish to use their time to make beads for Beads of
Courage, but we ask that people bring their own glasses and tools and
anything special that they would like to try out on the variety of torches.
If you're considering purchasing a new torch or are just curious to try
something you haven't before, come out early and play with some fire!
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2/19 |
POSTCARD BEADS
MAY 20 Cristie Prince, Kristy Nijenkamp and Shannon Brickey
(Don Meadows wife) have volunteered to create the 2009 SF Postcard that is
distributed in the Gathering Postcard Box and displayed on the Southern
Flames Website Home Page for an entire year and in
the Postcard Archive after
that. The deadline for submitting your bead is May 20th - no
extensions because we need to meet an ISGB deadline. So get working on your submission - it is really fun to
be part of this. Click here for the
submission forms or for
more
information. Any questions contact
Cristie
Prince or
Kristy
Nijemkamp. And thanks again to Shannon Brickey for volunteering once
again to do the photography and design. |
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2/19 |
BEADS OF COURAGE INTERVIEW
This interview with Jean Baruch Exectutive Director of BOC, appeared
in the Tucson Weekly. It provides a really good overview of the BOC
program.
Click here to read it.
The link was sent to us by Robert Simmons who has been the liaison
to BOC from SF and will soon be the coordinator between BOC and the lampwork
artist's community for all of the U.S. |
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2/19 |
MEET LUCITE GREEN
Check out Margie Deeb's
February column. It features a bead by Marcy Lamberson. And
speaking of Marcy, make sure you read her Artist Spotlight feature in
the latest ISGB publication The Bead. The article is also the subject
of the editors letter!. |
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2/16 |
ISGB SCHOLARSHIP
Southern Flames will be sponsoring an ISGB Scholarship. The person
will be selected by the ISGB Scholarship Committee but our scholarship will
go to a SF member who is also an ISGB member. The deadline for the
application is March 15 and details about how to apply can be found on the
ISGB site.
Click here to see them and remember you must also be an ISGB member at
the time of your application. |
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2/16 |
THANK YOU !!
Thanks go to Diane Kovach, Becky Sizemore, Renee Taylor and Mary
Brightwell for cleaning, checking and reorganizing all of the tubing and
connections used with the Southern Flames torches. We are grateful to
them for keeping us safe! |
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2/16 |
WE LOVE ANIMALS
BUT..... We love all our pets and your too but for safety
reasons we can't have them at any Southern Flames meetings or sponsored
events. |
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2/16 |
POSTCARD BEADS
It is time to start thinking about your bead for the SF postcard. More
information at the next meeting. |
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2/16 |
ELECTIONS
We are looking for nominations for the 2009-2010 Southern Flames Board.
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else let Renee Taylor or
another current Board Member know or send an email to the
Web Mama. |
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2/4 |
REACTIVE GLASS CLASS LOTTERY
Julie Ferguson will be teaching a class on using Silver Glass
and other special reactive glasses. There will be a single 2-day
class. The price is $220 and it will be offered on Saturday and
Sunday April 25 - 26. The lottery for this class will be at our February
21 meeting. Click on the links for more
information about the class, about
Julie and her beads,
and for the
Lottery from. |
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2/2 |
BBD BEADING CLASSES
The list of beading and glass classes to be offered at Beads
by Design in Feb, March and April is now available on their web site.
Photos are class projects are now included.
Click here to view
the schedule. |
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2/2 |
RESOURCE CABINET ADDITIONS
Two of Margie Deeb's books (A Beaders Guide to Color and
The Beader's Color Palette) were purchased for the Resource Cabinet and
will be available at the next meeting for loan. |
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2/2 |
COLOR MIXING REFERENCE
Kristy Nijenkamp who presented with Margie Deeb at our January meeting
suggests that you check out a color mixing chart that was put together by
lampworker Kay Powell from information she obtained on the LampworkEtc and
Wet Canvas forums.
Click here to see the chart and we will also add it to our Tips and
Techniques page. |
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JAN
2009 |
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1/21 |
JAN MEETING PHOTOS
Photos from our January meeting with lots of the Margie Deeb/Kristy
Nijenkamp presentation. Click here
to see them. While both the Web Mama and Andres Lunde
contributed photos, we should be especially grateful to Andrew because
he takes photos of us that actually make us look good! |
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1/21 |
MARCY'S CLASS FULL
Marcy Lamberson's February Sculptural Glass Beadmaking class is now
full but you can be added to the waiting list if interested by getting in
touch with Margo Knight |
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1/21 |
RELEASE A BEAD ISGB
is sponsoring a program called Release a Bead. It is really fun and you
can read more about it, find out exactly what to do, and see photos of
released beads by going to
www.releaseabead.com
There is a card that you are supposed to include with the bead which you can
print it out from the site. Gerry White will also have some
already printed out for us to use at Beads by Design. |
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1/21 |
FRABEL PRIZE
Maureen
McRorie of FlameTree Glass won the prestigious Frabel Prize. Click
here to see Maureen's winning entry. Congratulations. |
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1/21 |
ISGB DUES ISGB
Membership year starts in January and if you want to reup or join you can
pay your dues from the ISGB Website.
Click here
for more info. |
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1/21 |
BOC IN 60
HOSPITALS Robert Simmons reported that the Beads of
Courage program has expanded to sixty hospitals - in the US and other
countries. Bob also told us that he will assume the position as
National Coordinator between the BOC program and the Beadmaking community.
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1/21 |
BUMPY BEADS FOR
BOC The current need of BOC is for bumpy beads - e.g. beads
with raised dots. These beads are given to children who have a rough
time getting through a treatment or a procedure. |
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1/21 |
THE FLOW
Marcy Lamberson and
Robin Snuttjer are in the
current Flow Magazine.
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1/21 |
LEAD WARNING
There are beginning to be some studies about health issues related to beads
made with glass containing lead. Lead is used as a colorant for some
glass and in a reduction flame it may rise to the surface of the bead.
Rubino has lots of lead and as we get more information we will share it
here. |
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1/15 |
MARGIE DEEB UPDATE
For
the past 4 years Margie has been publishing "Margie's Muse," a free
monthly color column available in PDF format.
At her presentation on Sat 1/17, she will encourage us to read her January
2009 column, "Making Your Monochromatic Magnificent." .
Click here
if you want to take a look at it in advance. Also Kristy Nijenkamp
who will be presenting with Margie will be referring to
color recipes from Drew Fritts book Torchworked Marbles Vol 1.
Click here for a preview. Both these links will be permanently
listed in our Tips and
Techniques section. |
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1/13 |
SCULPTURAL GLASS CLASS FILLED
Both of Marcy Lamberson's classes are full but if you would like to be on
the waiting list, email
Margo Knight. |
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1/8 |
BEADMAKERS IN IRELAND
In May Marjorie Langston and Terry Hale will lead at trip to
Ireland in May. Eight are already signed up but there are a couple of
spots available. For more information check out
www.halefireglass.com/Ireland_2009.html or get in touch with
Marjorie Langston. |
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1/8 |
CHATTANOOGA SPRING BEAD RETREAT
Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12. Cost $125.00. For details and/or to
register contact Marjorie Langston at
mlangston00@aol.com |
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1/8 |
ATLANTA GEM EXPO
JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW Sat
& Sun Jan 10 & 11, 10 AM-5 PM $4 Admission, at Double Tree Hotel
1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076. Diane Kovach and
Donna Myrick (DK Designs) will have a booth at the show. |
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1/1 |
SCULPTURAL BEADMAKING
A few slots still open in Marcy Lamberson's sculptural beadmaking
class for Thurs/Friday Feb 19/20 as is the waiting list for Sat Sun.
This is the best deal in a 2 day beadmaking class ever ($135 for SF members;
$160 for non members). Marcy will teach a workshop at the 2009 Gathering and
it will cost about $400 (plus hotel). The class is now open to the
public so the Web Mama urges you to sign up right away if you have been
thinking about taking it. .
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1/1 |
MARGIE DEEB
 will
be presenting at our next SF Meeting on Sat Jan 17. She is a color
expert and the "author of several books including the popular The
Beader’s Guide to Color and The Beader’s Color Palette.She
teaches color courses for artists, interior designers, and beaders. Her free
monthly color column, “Margie’s Muse,” is available on her website. She
produces a free graphically enhanced podcast, “Margie Deeb’s Color
Celebration,” available on iTunes. Read her blog at
http://colorforbeadartists.com/ .Her articles have
appeared in Bead & Button and Beadwork magazines, and she writes a regular
color column in Step-by-Step Beads. Her work has appeared in many books,
calendars, galleries, and boutiques. She has appeared on the PBS show
“Beads, Baubles, and Jewels” speaking about color. Visit Margie’s websitewww.MargieDeeb.com
for her books, patterns, jewelry, inspiration, and more."
Click here for more information about the
meeting
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1/1 |
BOC THANKS SF
Jean Baruch RN, MSN of the Beads of Courage staff sent this lovely thank-you
note to Southern Flames.
Dear Southern Flames,
Thank you so much for hosting a Beadathon Day making
beads for the children who participate in
Beads of Courage!
The
photos on your scrapbook from the day are Wonderful! It
was fun for me to see some familiar faces at the torch!
What a great day for the kids.
This is
truly strengthening the Beads of Courage
arts-in-medicine program in more ways than one…..the
kids get to see firsthand how the art is made, they get
to meet you the bead artist, and the enhanced human
connectedness is more healing than you can imagine. It
is the very nature of Caring. Thank you for continuing
to have the Courage to Care for children coping with
cancer and other serious illness.
Happy
Holidays! Most Sincerely,
Jean
Baruch, RN, BSN
Executive Director and Founder
Beads of Courage, Inc. (a 501(c)3 tax-exempt
organization)"Providing arts-in-medicine, supportive
care programs for children coping with serious illness"
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1/1 |
HOLIDAY TREE PHOTOS
There are photos of the tree, the beads on the tree, member jewelry, dessert
and appetizer closeups and more! Check them out in the
SF Scrapbook.
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