Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival Cleveland, OH December 6-7, 2003
Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival
10AM - 5PM Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 Cuyahoga Fairgrounds - 19000 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Heights, OH From I-71 Exit 235 west on Bagley Rd. approximately 3/4 mile on left. Follow signs.Over thirty-two vendors from fifteen states with an extraordinary display of ancient, antique, vintage, and modern handmade beads for sale. Also, beadmaking demonstrations, identification and appraisals. Admission: $8.00 Saturday $5.00 Sunday BRING THIS LISTING FOR $1 OFF ADMISSION - 12 years old and under free For Festival Information, 888-729-6904,
If I can provide additional information or answer any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at the below address.
Thanks,
Christopher England Cathy Finegan Intergalactic Bead Festivals International Society Glass Beadmakers
44 Tusculum Heights Dr Ste B 1120 Chester Ave Ste 470 Greeneville, TN 37745 Cleveland, OH 44114 (888) 729-6904 888-742-0242 (423) 638-1651 FAXPRESS RELEASE FOR GREAT LAKES STATES INTERGALACTIC BEAD FESTIVAL
Cleveland, OH The Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival will take place 10AM-5PM Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. Thirty-two vendors from fifteen states will show and sell their wares of ancient to modern beads, bead books, beading supplies, and finished beads, at Cuyahoga Fairgrounds - 19000 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Heights, OH. From I-71 Exit 235 west on Bagley Rd. approximately 3/4 mile on left. Follow signs. An interesting mix of history and art, this bead extravaganza will feature over eighty tables representing the country's finest bead vendors. The fascination with beads is not a new one. People have been admiring, wearing, and praying with beads for over forty thousand years. According to Christopher England, the man behind Intergalactic Bead Shows, "Beads are not a passing fancy. In fact, in the many years we have been hosting bead shows, beads have only grown in popularity." When asked why he thought that was, England's reply was noncommittal. "Perhaps it is because of the satisfaction that comes from applying time and concentration to a small vial of beads to create a three-dimensional piece of jewelry or sculpture. Or, it could be the instant gratification found by stringing a collection of beads into something unique that you can wear that evening. Maybe it is the inspiration one gets from seeing other people's creativity come alive. Or, as one who has attended an Intergalactic Bead Show can tell you, it may simply be the experience of seeing so many colors, textures, and patterns together in one arena that lends itself to the bead frenzy. Attending our shows is like entering a room full of potential." Indeed, this weekend's Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival will be the premier place to harness the potential of antique and modern beads of every size, description, and material. The festival will also feature local bead artists and shops, some of who are listed below. The International Society of Glass Beadmakers, Cleveland, OH, (ISGB) will be hosting a welcome booth at the festival. Members of the Cleveland chapter, Hot Rod Glass Beadmakers will display a dazzling array of glass beads they have created and will be on hand to discuss the society's activities. For those with the glass beadmaking bug, the ISGB table will be a rewarding learning experience, as attendees will find experts with answers to all of their glass and beadmaking questions among the society's representatives. The ISGB is open to anyone with an interest in beadmaking. They may be contacted at 888-742-0242 or
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