Ikuyo Yamanaka – Ikuyoglassart Each artist comes to the table with new and innovative techniques and styles. In this blog feature, our guest artist shares what is in their heart and dreams. We are excited to feature Ikuyo Yamanaka this month. Q: How long have you worked in glass? I have been working with glass…
Each artist comes to the table with new and innovative techniques and styles. In this blog, our featured artist shares what is in their heart and dreams. We are excited to feature Susan Otto-Bain as our first artist. Q: How long have you worked in glass? I have been working in glass for about 14…
The Pacific Pyros were invited to issue a challenge to the ISGB Chapters. From that invitation, we created the Unity Bead Challenge. A celebration of the things we have in common. Work with a friend or friends to create a bead stack that contains the most important characteristics that your individual works share. Participating members…
February’s beer and beads was held on Feb 20th and while the attendance was low we had a great time showing off our themed beads “hearts”. I demo’d a heart mold I have as well as a free hand heart then Melanie demonstrated a large puffy hollow bead. Everyone brought great snacks to share so…
Roxanne represents in the Beads of Courage Hall of Fame On February 8th at the Beads of Courage HQ in Tucson, Arizona. 16 people were inducted into the Beads of Courage Hall of Fame. Roxanne is still in shock and says she is truly honoured that she was one of the 3 Canadian inductees. Way…
January beer and beads was held on the 28th, at Barb Fukusaka’s place. The theme was “where are we now?’ People brought the first beads they ever made and then some examples of what they are currently working on. One of our members who came all the way from Nanaimo, brought us the snowmen beads…
This Beer & Beadz, also the Pyro’s annual Christmas party was hosted by Kirsten & Al. There were 20 people in attendance, some coming from as far away as Vancouver Island. The theme is “On a Cold Winters Night” and Kirsten & Al served two hearty soups and bread. Attendees brought a combination of meats,…
beer & beadz – october 2019 This Beer & Beadz was a Beads of Courage event. Thanks to TCGC for the use of your torches, kiln and workspace. Several members attended and our donation was 100 beads! Way to go! We were treated to a visit from a previous bead recipient. Little Sophie and her…
Septembers Beer & Beads was hosted by Trudy & Alicia at Trudy’s home studio. A dozen of us started arriving around 2pm, treats in hand, and were treated to a burger & corn on the cob barbecue by our hosts. We discussed techniques and current events. The theme was swirls so Trudy demonstrated her swirly…
August B&B was held on a beautiful sunny day at Elisabeth’s studio. She showed off her wonderful travelling Bead Station which when not in use is closed up and doubles as a Backyard Bar. Wendy came over from the Rock and showed us some amazing demonstrations on hollow beads. She made it look so easy…