Mid-Atlantic States Intergalactic Bead Festival Newark, DE Oct. 11-12, 2003
10AM - 5PM Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 - Aetna Firehouse - Main St. downtown Newark, DE From I-95 MD Exit 109B east on DE ST RT 2. Or DE Exit 3 north on DE ST RT 273. (Corner of DE ST RT 273 and DE ST RTS 72 & 2). Follow signs.Twenty-four vendors from thirteen 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
Intergalactic Bead Shows
44 Tusculum Heights Dr Ste BGreeneville, TN 37745
(888) 729-6904
(423) 638-1651 FAX
Newark, DE The Mid-Atlantic States Intergalactic Bead Festival will take place 10AM-5PM Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12. Twenty-four vendors from thirteen states will show and sell their wares of ancient to modern beads, bead books, beading supplies, and finished beads, at the Aetna Firehouse - Main St. downtown Newark, DE From I-95 MD Exit 109B east on DE ST RT 2. Or DE Exit 3 north on DE ST RT 273. (Corner of DE ST RT 273 and DE ST RTS 72 & 2). An interesting mix of history and art, this bead extravaganza will feature seventy-five 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 Mid-Atlantic 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 bead artists and shops as listed below. Local bead vendor Barasa Gumanah of Gamafro Originals, Newark, DE offers a colorful and exotic selection of beads and authentic African beaded items. Gumanah travels to Africa three times a year to bring back the unique and eye-catching powder glass, African trade, Vaseline, batik bone, and 7 layer chevron beads. Ranging in age from the late 19th century to modern, the value of the African beads depends on their age, size and quality. In addition to beads, Gumanah travels to the East Congo, Ghana, and Mali to bring back the Kuba tribe belts, Kuba cloth, baskets, Kente cloth, beaded ankle wraps and Yoruba King's crowns. Offering handmade Nepalese silversmith beads, crafts, and jewelry, Jeri Gerard and husband Wayne Hall, A World of Good, Takoma Park, MD, originally intended to import goods as a means to cover the cost of Jeri's travels. Once started, however, the idea was so intriguing and the demand was so high that it quickly grew into what is now their full-time family business. Jeri does the majority of the travel, mostly to Nepal but also to Tibet, while Wayne acts as the representative to the many domestic shops and businesses that A World of Good distributes to. As importers doing business in developing countries, Jeri and Wayne are mindful of the benefits and hazards of the trade. By knowing many of the artists personally, they are able to ensure the quality of the merchandise and the conditions under which the items are produced. What sets them apart from other importers is their integral respect for the spiritual and cultural aspects of the artisans and their goods. To Wayne, it is as important to relay the symbolism and history of a piece to the customer, as it is to describe its beauty. A World of Good is currently working on setting up tours to Nepal and Tibet as a part of their yearly forays. Glass beadmaking artist Jackie Knabel, of Knabel Enterprises, Lawtey, FL will be displaying her lampworked beads as well as dichroic glass, the fusion of micro-thin layers of metal oxides to the glass. Because the transmitted color is different than the reflected color, dichroic glass takes on an iridescent appearance similar to that found in nature on a dragonfly's wings. Jackie's studio in Lawtey, FL is open to the public, and having studied under various glass artisans, she is now offering classes to make this fascinating art form available to the public. Her booth will offer glass bead making supplies and glass rods, as well as her cabochons and finished jewelry pieces. A passion for high quality stones is what originally inspired Ritu Sangwan, Bead Karma to sell beads. Watching her pick up a strand of beads, it is impossible to miss just how much Ritu is inspired by the metaphysical properties of the gems. Indeed, her enthusiasm is catchy, because according to Ritu, it is the consistent quality of her merchandise that keeps customers returning to her tables show after show. Bead Karma is a very new business (started in 2002), yet Ritu is knowledgeable about and conscientious of the products she offers. She prides herself on offering only the highest quality cuts and gems, and she always offers show attendees special prices. In addition to mine-direct stones, Bead Karma offers one-of-a-kind Thai silver beads. Visitors to this weekend's festival are sure to find something to delight them from the beads ranging from historical to modern, handcrafted to mass produced, natural materials to the newest in synthetic technology. Along with beads and bead-making supplies there will be numerous finished pieces to choose from, including beaded bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and earrings. The various artists, vendors, and collectors brought together by The Mid-Atlantic States Intergalactic Bead Festival will be bringing Newark the best selection of beads in the galaxy. Let the creativity begin! ####### End #######
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