The New England Chapter
of The International Society of Glass Beadmakers announces:
The Glass Bead Extravaganza will be held at the Wellesley
Community Center, 219 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA
on April 26, 2014 from 10AM to 4:30PM. The show will feature
handmade lampwork glass beads for jewelry making and
collecting, as well as functional and decorative items made in the
fused glass method. Museum quality work from the members of
The New England Chapter of the International Society of
Glass Beadmakers will be on display for purchase.
Demonstrations in the art of glass beadmaking will be run
throughout the day! Lampwork sculpture artist Wesley Fleming
will demonstrate his techniques at 1PM. Wesley creates intricate
insects using ancient Italian techniques. His work can be found in
numerous galleries throughout the country and museums
worldwide.
More information about the show can be obtained by email at
NewEnglandChapterISGB@gmail.com
About The New England Chapter of ISGB
The New England Chapter of ISGB is a recognized chapter of
the International Society of Glass Beadmakers. The ISGB is
the leading organization for the promotion, education, and
appreciation of the art of glass beadmaking for wearable,
sculptural, and functional art. Its mission is to preserve the
rich and diverse traditions of the art of glass beadmaking and
glass working techniques; promote educational initiatives and
professional development; and encourage innovative use of
complementary mediums among artists and craftspeople.
About Wesley Fleming
"Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, I spent my days exploring the
space beneath logs and rocks or reading science fiction. As a
result the shapes and colors of the natural world, as well as my
own wacky imagination, are the main sources for my work.
With some of my glass beetles for example, I try to capture and
mimic an actual species with intricate detail on the tiny limbs
and thorax. While in other pieces, I attempt to bring into being a
creature from an inner reality or a dream. In some cases I merge
the fantastical with the real through choice of color palette or by
referencing familiar images in a mythical work.
Regardless of the end result, I find great joy in sculpting glass -
witnessing the transformation of a brittle and cold substance to
a molten and pliable material then back to a solid form again."
